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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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Statewide Invasive Impact Survey Complete, Pilot Management Program Announced
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council released findings from the first statewide survey of impacts from invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals and announced a pilot regional invasive species management program will launch this summer. The survey was conducted last…
Important PSATS Policy News Coming This Week
Last week, you should have received a mailing from PSATS regarding a By-laws change scheduled for a vote at the April PSATS conference. Watch your mailbox this week for a listing of resolutions to be considered as well as the…
Governor Appoints Homeland Security Director
Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris announced the promotion of Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Michaelann Andrusiak to the rank of major and her appointment as the director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. Andrusiak began her…
PA Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.3%
The state Department of Labor and Industry announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January remained at 4.3%. The national unemployment rate was down to 3.4% in January. Read more in the press release.
Final Reminder: PSATS Hosts Budget Briefing Today from 2-3 pm
PSATS’ Legislative Staff is hosting a FREE Members-Only budget briefing today, March 9, from 2-3 p.m. to help our members understand the proposal and the effect it will have on your township. This interactive session will provide a timeline of…
Reminder: DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails until 3/31
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase for maintenance and construction, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails…
Shapiro Gives First Budget Address
Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his first budget address yesterday before a joint session of the General Assembly. Shapiro unveiled a $44.4 billion proposed 2023-2024 state budget, an increase over the 2022-2023 adopted budget. Notably, the proposal does not include any…
Shapiro Budget Address Today, PSATS to Provide Webinar on Township Impact
Gov. Josh Shapiro will hold his first budget address today before a joint session of the House and Senate at 11:30 a.m. Click here to watch the livestream of Shapiro’s address. PSATS’ Legislative Staff will host a FREE members-only budget…
Have You Registered for Conference Yet?
If you haven’t yet registered for PSATS’ “Road to the Future” 100th Annual Conference, now is the time! The March and April supervisors meetings are your last chance to have your board approve your attendance. What’s more, the registration fee…
Norfolk Southern to Pay for Derailment Impacts
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that Norfolk Southern has made an initial commitment to pay for millions in damages resulting from the February 3 train derailment that impacted residents in Beaver and Lawrence Counties. This includes the emergency response costs incurred…
