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The PSATS Morning News includes the latest news, videos – look for TVN and the Question of the Week every Tuesday and Thursday – along with legislative and policy updates, grant and funding opportunities, and announcements about upcoming PSATS training.

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Pennsylvania Gains from Mid-Atlantic Region, But Loses to Southern States 

Based on a recent analysis of federal tax data from 2020 and 2021, Pennsylvania experienced a net domestic migration loss of 13,376 or minus .11% of the state’s population. Of neighboring states, only West Virginia saw a small population gain,…

PA Broadband Authority Accepting Grant Applications   

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is now accepting applications for the Pennsylvania Broadband Infrastructure Program. This program will provide $200 million toward broadband line extension and development projects, as well as large-scale regional infrastructure projects. Local governments, nonprofits, cooperatives, and private…

Inflation Continued to Moderate in April 

U.S. consumer inflation continued to moderate in April. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in April, after increasing only 0.1% in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all-items index increased 4.9% for the 12 months ending April,…

Act 13 Grant Applications Due to DCED 5/31    

The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2023. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012:         For more information, click on the grant program links above…

PA Safety Days Scheduled   

PA Safety Days are sponsored by Pennsylvania 811 and will be held as five in-person events in 2023. Events will be held in Drexel Hill, Allentown, York, State College, and Cranberry. The first events will be held at the Drexelbrook…

Breach of Information Notice Act Now in Effect 

Last week, Act 151 of 2022 went into effect. This new act requires the state and local governments to notify affected individuals within seven business days following determination of a breach or release of personal information, such as driver’s license…

We Need Your Stories to Make the Case for Legal Advertising Reform

PSATS is working to build legislative support for legal advertising reform and we need your help! PSATS supports legislation that would provide additional options for legal advertising, including placing ads on township websites and in shoppers. We are collecting your…

Recreation Workshop This Thursday in Montour County

The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, supported by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is presenting a Community Recreation Exchange this Thursday, May 11, at the Danville Area Community Center in Montour County. Elected and appointed municipal officials,…

PSATS Hosting Free Sessions Next Week on Grid-Scale Solar in McKean, Westmoreland Counties 

PSATS invites township officials and employees to attend one of two Grid-Scale Solar Workshops that will be held next week. The workshops will provide an educational overview of the technology and trends driving proposed solar development in Pennsylvania. The speakers,…
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