Today, in Pittsburgh, Biden is expected to unveil a $2 trillion, 10-year package that has something for everyone. Pledging 100% affordable internet for all, elimination of all lead pipes in drinking water systems, fixing the nation’s worst 10 economically impactful […]
PSATS Announces Transportation Town Hall
Join us next Thursday, April 8 at 2:30 pm for a discussion on township transportation challenges and share your input and ideas on cost-saving opportunities, mandate relief requests, and future funding options for transportation. This input will be critical to local governments’ voices being heard in Governor […]
Biden Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium
The Center for Disease Control and Protection has extended the eviction moratorium for those unable to make rental payments from March 31 until June 30. Click here for the order. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending rental relief to individuals in USDA supported multifamily housing communities, […]
Sanko to Appear on PCN Wednesday Evening
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will appear on PCN tomorrow, March 31, talking about the importance of broadband access to townships, especially in rural areas of the commonwealth with unserved or underserved communities. The interview will air Wednesday at 8 […]
PSATS Wants to Hear From the Transportation Experts – YOU!
As the Transportation Revenue Options Commission attempts to craft future funding solutions for our transportation network, PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko wants to hear from local transportation experts – YOU! What are your biggest transportation challenges and needs? What cost savings or mandate relief would be […]
DCNR Announces Return of Programming, Increased Occupancy
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that outdoor programming at state parks, as well as increased occupancy limits within park and state forest buildings, will return on April 4. Outdoor, in-person programs and volunteer workdays will […]
Reminder: DCNR Grants Available for Community Parks, Recreation
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for recreation and conservation projects until April 14. Local governments and recreation and conservation organizations may apply for the grants, which are funded through DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships […]
Important Reminder: CDL License Extensions Expire on Wednesday, March 31
Drivers with commercial licenses are reminded that all state extensions for these licenses will expire March 31, 2021, and that the state Department of Transportation has stated that no further extensions will be given. If your license was scheduled to expire between […]
PUC Urges Struggling Consumers, Small Business to #CallUtilitiesNow
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers and small businesses who are struggling financially to #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss the options available to address any past-due balances, apply for available assistance programs, and review payment plan options – all […]
Transportation Revenue Options Commission Holds First Meeting
Yesterday, the governor’s recently appointed Transportation Revenue Options Commission held its first meeting, during which it received information on the state’s transportation network and the estimated $9 billion PennDOT funding shortfall. Commission members, which include PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko, were asked by PennDOT facilitators to answer questions […]
