PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. Townships received these federal grants in 2021 and 2022 and U.S. Treasury has announced that they will begin…
WalkWorks Program to Develop Active Transportation Plans
The state Department of Health has announced the third round of WalkWorks Capacity-Building funding opportunity toward the development of active transportation plans (ATPs). Funding is available for townships to create a plan to identify and prioritize projects related to modes of active transportation…
More Counties Added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone
The state Department of Agriculture has added four counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2025 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 56 counties, although more than half…
PUC Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due April 15
Townships that received natural gas impact fees from Act 13 of 2012 in 2024 must report to the Public Utility Commission on the use of these funds. The Unconventional Gas Well Fund Usage Report (called Spending Report in the portal)…
Sanko on the Hill
PSATS’s own Dave Sanko testified yesterday in the House; telling the House Tourism Committee “The 250th anniversary of America provides an opportunity for all townships to reflect on their unique contributions, and their crucial role to our nation’s history. Each township…
PSATS Testifies in Front of the House Tourism
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko is testifying today in front of the House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development Committee at 10 a.m. in the Capitol. He will discuss township efforts to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday! Pennsylvania’s townships are vital…
Conference Business Meeting Materials Sent to Member Townships, County Associations
On March 26, PSATS sent member townships and county associations the materials for the May 6 business session at the 2025 PSATS Annual Conference. Please be sure to share these materials with your township’s or county association’s voting delegate. As a reminder, each member township…
30 Days Remain Until Federal REAL ID Mandate for Commercial Flights, Federal Facilities
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities….
April is National Volunteer Month; OSFC Calls for Volunteer Firefighters
April is National Volunteer Month and Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook is encouraging everyone to consider volunteering at their local fire company, as Pennsylvania’s emergency response system relies on neighbors helping neighbors. The dedication of volunteer firefighters saves Pennsylvania’s communities…
DCNR Sees Spike in Reservation, Expects Record-Breaking Summer
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is expecting a record-breaking summer at state park and forest campsites this year, with a nearly 30% increase in reservations compared to last year. This reflects a continuing trend towards outdoor recreation…
