In November, a federal district court judge struck down the rule mandating overtime pay for employees earning less than $58,656 annually or $1,128 weekly. This rule, which took effect on July 1, 2024, and was set to increase on January…
Today Is Public Officials Day at the PA Farm Show!
Nominations for Governor’s Awards Due January 15
Did your township complete a successful project last year that improved the quality of life for your residents? If so, take a few minutes this week to nominate your project for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence. These…
Reminder: Tax Information Form Due 1/15, Township Reports Due 1/31
Township officials are reminded that the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Tax Information Form (DCED-CLGS-2565) is due January 15, 2025. Click here to access online filing. In addition, the following township and employer reports are due January 31: For more information on DCED forms, click…
OOR Finds FOIA Buddy Not a Requester Under RTKL
On January 3, in Curry v. Central Susquehanna Regional 9-1-1 System, No. AP 2024-3405, the Office of Open Records (OOR) issued a Final Determination, as in prior Final Determinations, that FOIA Buddy does not meet the definition of a “person” under…
Ready to Elevate Your Township Leadership Skills? Join PSATS’ 1-Day Mini Boot Camps!
Are you newly appointed since January 2024, recently elected, or simply in need of a refresher? Our 1-day “Mini Boot Camps” are designed just for you! This streamlined version of our popular 2 ½ day Boot Camp will provide you…
Congress Gives Retired Police Officers, Other Government Workers a Raise
President Biden signed a new law, the Social Security Fairness Act, which gives 3 million retired government workers, including police officers, teachers, firefighters, and their surviving spouses, full Social Security benefits. Many of these groups did not fully pay into Social…
Halfway Through State Fiscal Year Commonwealth Revenues Underwater
Last Thursday, The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue released the Commonwealth’s December 2024 collections figures, which show the month was $87.3 million less than expected. Pennsylvania’s General Fund collections year-to-date are $20.2 billion and 0.5% below estimate, but within 2% of the…
It’s Organization Meeting Day 2025!
2025 Organizational Meeting Date Resource, Challenges
Today is the legal date that all townships are required to hold the 2025 board of supervisors’ organizational meeting. Each year, the Pennsylvania Township News publishes an organization meeting checklist to help you prepare for this annual meeting. Click here for this helpful checklist. While…
