This essential guide for township officials is a “must have” comprehensive handbook and is sure to become your go-to source for reliable information, practical guidance, and readily available resources. It has helpful guidance as well as some checklists, tips and […]

There’s still time to register for this premier local government educational event in Hershey, April 14-17. With over 100 education and interactive workshops, you’ll build new connections and gain valuable insights to enhance your role in your township. Don’t miss […]

The National Association of Towns and Townships has released its 2024 Federal Platform. Townships are also members of NATaT as PSATS is part of the federal organization and PSATS Executive Director David Sanko serves on the National Board of Directors. 2024 priorities […]

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in January, the same as the prior month. The U.S. unemployment rate remains at 3.7%.

The Office of State Fire Commissioner is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors while changing their clocks for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Dead or missing batteries are the most […]

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting the 2024 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants until April 3, 2024. Community Conservation Partnership Program grants can be used for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including:      Projects will be selected, in […]

Townships can now access resources to help combat the threat of cyberattacks with a new web clearinghouse. The new resources grew out of a January hearing held by the Senate Communications and Technology and Senate Local Government committees that focused on cybersecurity threats […]

The state Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and the Pennsylvania State Police have begun enforcement of the newly revised and now permanent statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program. Cameras record motorists exceeding speed limits by 11 […]

People tend to trust their local government more than the state or federal ones because local government is more responsive and “more customizable … to the needs of the community,” PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko told Spotlight PA in a […]

Thinking about registering for the 2024 PSATS Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show but haven’t gotten around to it? Don’t wait! Register by March 25 to get the discounted rate. Where else can you get 3½ days of 80-plus workshops, […]