In a victory for local governance, voters in the 36th Senate District in Lancaster County narrowly elected East Petersburg Mayor James Malone to fill a vacant state senate seat. Malone defeated Republican Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons. The Senate is…
Voters in the 36th Senate District in Lancaster County and the 35th Legislative District in Allegheny County will vote to fill two vacancies in the state legislature. The Senate holds a 27-22 Republican majority, while the House is evenly split…
Center for Public Policy. Dave tells them the Conference is the premier event for township and municipal officials in Pennsylvania, offering unparalleled educational opportunities. Plus, it features the largest municipal exhibit show in the state. Click here to watch. Register now or…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation until April 2. These grants include: • Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks; • Recreation areas; •…
Last year, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) distributed over 9,000 laptops to 117 applicants, including colleges, schools, libraries and other institutions, across 42 counties through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program. A second round of the program will begin April 1,…
The U.S. Census Bureau released total populations estimates as of July 1, 2024 at the county level. Population estimates are calculated using administrative records to estimate components of population change, such as births, deaths, and migration. The Pennsylvania Data Center…
The Office of Open Records (OOR) has released its Annual Report for 2024. The report covers its activities for 2024, including appeals and decisions made on the appeals. 2024 was another record year, with 3,147 appeals filed. Appeals have nearly tripled…
Local Government Week is almost here! This annual event is a great chance to engage with your constituents, raise awareness, and highlight the essential work you do.Unlocking the Toolkit: Your Communication ArsenalWe’ve put together a Community Outreach Toolkit to help…
PSATS submitted comments to DEP regarding the draft NPDES MS4 General Permit (PAG-13), expressing concerns over crediting of municipal success in reducing sediment and pollutants under the current permit, particularly those that individually or collaboratively exceeded their current permit goals….
The Firefighters Association of the State of Pennsylvania (FASP) announced funding opportunities to help support and enhance recruitment and retention efforts. Townships are encouraged to share this information with their local public safety partners. FASP is offering Local Level Grants up to…
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