The Consumer Price Index decreased in March by .1% after rising by .2% in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending March, the all-items index increased 2.4% after rising 2.8% for the 12 months ending January. The index for energy fell 2.4%…
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $12 million to purchase development rights for 2,187 acres on 29 farms in 28 townships in 17 counties, protecting them from future development. The program ensures that Pennsylvania farmers will have access to prime quality land…
PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. Townships received these federal grants in 2021 and 2022 and U.S. Treasury has announced that they will begin…
The state Department of Health has announced the third round of WalkWorks Capacity-Building funding opportunity toward the development of active transportation plans (ATPs). Funding is available for townships to create a plan to identify and prioritize projects related to modes of active transportation…
The state Department of Agriculture has added four counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2025 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 56 counties, although more than half…
Townships that received natural gas impact fees from Act 13 of 2012 in 2024 must report to the Public Utility Commission on the use of these funds. The Unconventional Gas Well Fund Usage Report (called Spending Report in the portal)…
PSATS’s own Dave Sanko testified yesterday in the House; telling the House Tourism Committee “The 250th anniversary of America provides an opportunity for all townships to reflect on their unique contributions, and their crucial role to our nation’s history. Each township…
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko is testifying today in front of the House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development Committee at 10 a.m. in the Capitol. He will discuss township efforts to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday! Pennsylvania’s townships are vital…
On March 26, PSATS sent member townships and county associations the materials for the May 6 business session at the 2025 PSATS Annual Conference. Please be sure to share these materials with your township’s or county association’s voting delegate. As a reminder, each member township…
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities….
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