The U.S. Department of Justice is accepting grant applications until July 20 for the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative for Law Enforcement Agencies. Rural townships with a local police department and a population of less than 15,000 are eligible to…
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) posted a monthly economic update featuring recent data showing that wage growth and job openings are both up. In addition, inflation is also seeing increases, particularly for home prices. Click here to learn more.
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2021. There are several grant programs listed below that are funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) Abatement & Treatment Program: Townships…
PSATS will testify next week in support of HB 955, which would give municipalities the option to place public notices on their own website or that of a newspaper and expand printed publication options, in addition to a newspaper of…
In addition to our critical municipal elections, four ballot questions, including three proposed constitutional amendments, will appear on the ballot today. All voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote on statewide ballot questions during primary elections. To learn more about the ballot questions, click…
This week is National Public Works Week! Township public works departments maintain critical infrastructure for their communities and are there in all weather conditions to make sure our roads are safe and that water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is sound.
PSATS submitted comments to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) on a final-form regulation regarding Water Quality Management and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit application and annual fees. The comments expressed concern that the fees were too high and…
If you missed PSATS’ Virtual Town Hall on “The American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update,” a recorded version is now available online. PSATS and Zelenkofske Axelrod staff discussed the ins and outs of the new U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule…
The state Department of Transportation is holding a telephone town hall on Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. as an opportunity to comment on its revised PennDOT Pathways Program. Pathways contains ideas for filling the $8.1 billion annual highway and bridge transportation…
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced $5.4 million in competitive water and sewer grants from Community Block Grant funds. The projects will benefit township residents in four counties. Click here for more. In addition, the state Department of Transportation awarded South…
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