PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko recently recorded an episode of Behind the Headlines talk show. On the show, produced by the Susquehanna Valley Center, Sanko discussed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new state budget and its impact on townships, unfunded mandates, […]

The State Transportation Commission (STC) and the state Department of Transportation are conducting a survey to gather feedback on Pennsylvania’s transportation system as part of the 12-Year Transportation Program update. If you have not yet done so and want to tell […]

PSATS’ four population group standing committees would like your input and feedback. This week there will be four virtual town hall meetings. One of the topics that we hope to discuss on the calls is moving electronic advertising legislation this […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently released its preliminary employment situation report for February 2023. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point (0.1%) over the month to 4.4% in February. The U.S. unemployment rate […]

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2023 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants. Townships are eligible to apply, and all applications are due by April 5 through DCNR’s Grants portal.     […]

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has scheduled outreach events at locations across the state. These sessions cover the various clean water programs implemented through funding provided by the State Revolving Fund. Programs include drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, non-point source, […]

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has announced the availability of technical assistance and grants of up to $5,000 through its Canoe Access Development Fund for the construction and enhancement of canoe and kayak access locations. Townships in the Western PA region […]

As the state Office of Comptroller Operations is moving away from paper checks, some townships that did not have a direct deposit set up for their state fund may find that their 2023 Liquid Fuels deposit was made into a […]

PSATS is looking for volunteers for Wednesday, April 12 starting at 9am. Volunteers would be helping to stuff welcome totes for the PSATS Conference. If you or anyone in your township would like to volunteer, please contact Member Services at […]

PSATS is hosting a Basic Training for Secretaries and Administrators class in East Providence Township, Bedford County, on Monday, April 10. In the class, Judy Lizza, an experienced township administrator, will cover a range of topics, including budgeting, purchasing, advertising, […]