May 18-24 is National Public Works Week! This year’s theme is “People, Purpose, Presence.” Public works purpose is to meet the transportation and infrastructure needs of residents and the public. Workers are ever present, working in the background to advance…
Townships may have received an “Updated Compliance and Reporting Guidance” email from U.S. Treasury late last week. This email included the most recent Reporting Guidance document, published on April 29, 2025, for the American Rescue Plan Funds, also known as SLFRF funds….
The U.S. Census Bureau released 2024 estimates of the total population by municipality using administrative records. The Pennsylvania State Data Center prepared a brief of Pennsylvania’s changes. 1,057 municipalities increased population between 2020 and July 1, 2024, 49 municipalities had…
Think you received a text message or voicemail for a current or former U.S. or state government official? It’s probably a scammer per the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Public Service Announcement released yesterday. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it plans to keep in place the current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for two of the PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals that do not occur…
The private municipal auction of the state Department of Transportation’s heavy equipment auction covered in yesterday’s Morning News will close on May 23. The State Surplus Property Program is offering off-road equipment, dump trucks, and other items to municipalities through…
The municipal portion of the state Department of Transportation’s heavy equipment auction began May 12. This year’s sale includes loaders, dump trucks, excavators, plows, rollers, tractors, and more. The State Surplus Property Program is offering off-road equipment, dump trucks, and…
The Consumer Price Index increased in April by 0.2% after falling by 0.1% in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending April 30, the all-items index increased 2.3%, the smallest 12-month increase since February 2021. The index for…
Every township was required to complete the 2025 Project and Expenditure Report for the American Rescue Plan Funds, also known as SLFRF funds, by April 30, 2025. Even if your township previously reported using all SLFRF funds, the additional report is…
Save The Date! On December 15-16, PSATS will debut its Public Works Expo ’25 at Kalahari Resorts in Monroe County. This hands-on learning opportunity is tailored for public works directors, roadmasters, managers, municipal public works employees, and other public works…
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