The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has announced that it collected $146 million in natural gas impact fees for calendar year 2020, which will be distributed in early July. Counties and municipalities directly affected by drilling will receive $71.5 million of […]

PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko released a statewide op-ed giving voice to member concerns about the need for legal advertising reform. As a result of declining circulation, newspaper advertisements are no longer the most effective way to provide public notice to residents. The […]

The Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased .6% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising .8% in April. The index for used cars and trucks continued to rise sharply, increasing 7.3% in May. This is […]

Older and disabled Pennsylvanians now have until December 31, 2021, to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2020. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online through mypath.pa.gov. Click here to learn more about the rebate program.  

Townships interested in developing a Local Climate Action Program can apply to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s free technical assistance and training program. The program matches local governments with college students to develop greenhouse gas inventories and climate action […]

The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for several grant programs until June 25:   Growing Greener Plus Grants Program: Townships are eligible to apply. Priority areas include those that reduce nonpoint source pollution, especially nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment pollution […]

A report released yesterday by the Independent Fiscal Office contains the actual impact fee collections for 2020, a significant portion of which will be released to impacted townships by July 2021. Public Utility Commission reported revenues are $146.3 million for […]

The PSATS Unemployment Compensation Group Trust (UC Trust) is preparing for the transition to Pennsylvania’s new UC Benefits website, (BENEFITS.UC.PA.GOV), which went live yesterday, June 8.   To ensure a smooth transition, the UC Trust is asking members designate Interstate Tax […]

Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. Newly added questions are clearly marked and include clarifications about calculating revenue loss; costs incurred by households and businesses prior to March […]

The state Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for $5 million in Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Grants. While only non-governmental entities may apply, townships can encourage broadband providers or other non-governmental entities to apply for grants […]