Due to record high fuel prices in 2022, the Pennsylvania gas tax increased on January 1 from 57.6 cents to 61.1 cents per gallon for gasoline and will increase from 74.1 cents to 78.5 cents per gallon for undyed diesel fuel. This…
IRS Announces 2023 Business Mileage Rate
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has released the 2023 standard mileage rate for the business use of a vehicle. As of January 1, 2023, the rate will be 65.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 3 cents from the rate…
Watch Your Email for a Special Message from Dave Sanko
Registration for the 100th PSATS Annual Conference will open soon. Watch your email for a special message from PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko, who will suggest some actions you can take at your upcoming organization meeting and after to make…
Reminder: Municipal Recycling Performance Grant Applications Due December 30
The Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for Section 904 recycling grants until December 30. This application period is for eligible materials recycled and marketed in calendar year 2021. Grant funds will be awarded to municipalities based on the…
Educational Scholarships Available for Paramedic Training
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation has announced that applications for the 2023 Educational Scholarships for Paramedic training are now available. Scholarships will be awarded to certified EMTs employed or guaranteed an offer (paid or volunteer) by a PA licensed EMS agency….
Apply to PSATS’ Awards Programs!
Attention township officials and staff! PSATS is currently accepting entries for its 2023 awards programs. The deadline for entries is as follows: • Youth Awards: January 15 • President’s Leadership Award: January 31 • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards: January…
Welcome to Winter!
Today is the first day of winter and with expected plunging temperatures as we enter the holiday weekend, parts of Pennsylvania are destined for a white Christmas. While seasonal and picture perfect postcards will be “in the making”, it also…
U.S. DOT Rebuilding American Infrastructure Grant Opportunity for Roads, Stormwater
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 2023. Townships are eligible to apply through Grants.gov…
Reminder: Grant Applications for Boating Facilities Due 12/30
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for the federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program until December 30. CVA grant funds are available to townships that own and operate boating facilities. Funding requests require a 25%…
Don’t Miss Out! Green Light-Go Required Pre-Scoping Due Friday, 12/23
PennDOT has announced that approximately $40 million will be available for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. However, prior to applying for funding, townships must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping…
