Voters in the 36th Senate District in Lancaster County and the 35th Legislative District in Allegheny County will vote to fill two vacancies in the state legislature. The Senate holds a 27-22 Republican majority, while the House is evenly split…
Don’t miss out on the 2025 PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show, happening May 4-7 at the Hershey Lodge!
Center for Public Policy. Dave tells them the Conference is the premier event for township and municipal officials in Pennsylvania, offering unparalleled educational opportunities. Plus, it features the largest municipal exhibit show in the state. Click here to watch. Register now or…
Reminder: DCNR Grants for Parks & Recreation Due 4/2
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation until April 2. These grants include: • Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks; • Recreation areas; •…
New Round of Publicly Accessible Laptops Opening April 1; Webinars Available 3/25, 4/2
Last year, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) distributed over 9,000 laptops to 117 applicants, including colleges, schools, libraries and other institutions, across 42 counties through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program. A second round of the program will begin April 1,…
Census Releases Pennsylvania County Population Estimates for 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau released total populations estimates as of July 1, 2024 at the county level. Population estimates are calculated using administrative records to estimate components of population change, such as births, deaths, and migration. The Pennsylvania Data Center…
OOR Releases Annual Report, Shows Record Year
The Office of Open Records (OOR) has released its Annual Report for 2024. The report covers its activities for 2024, including appeals and decisions made on the appeals. 2024 was another record year, with 3,147 appeals filed. Appeals have nearly tripled…
Engage and Educate During Local Government Week: April 14-18
Local Government Week is almost here! This annual event is a great chance to engage with your constituents, raise awareness, and highlight the essential work you do.Unlocking the Toolkit: Your Communication ArsenalWe’ve put together a Community Outreach Toolkit to help…
PSATS Urges DEP to Revise Draft MS4 Permit, Credit Progress; Comments Due Today
PSATS submitted comments to DEP regarding the draft NPDES MS4 General Permit (PAG-13), expressing concerns over crediting of municipal success in reducing sediment and pollutants under the current permit, particularly those that individually or collaboratively exceeded their current permit goals….
Reminder: Firefighter Grant and Reimbursement Opportunities End 3/31
The Firefighters Association of the State of Pennsylvania (FASP) announced funding opportunities to help support and enhance recruitment and retention efforts. Townships are encouraged to share this information with their local public safety partners. FASP is offering Local Level Grants up to…
Municipal Reports Due in Coming Weeks
Townships have many reports due each year, and several of these reports are due in the coming weeks. Several of these reports are required to receive revenue from these programs: Watch the video above to learn more about upcoming reports…
