The PSATS Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show is a great place for people to get involved in the association and become a Power of One volunteer. Volunteer opportunities at the 2022 Conference include moderating workshops, handing out tote bags […]
PA Supreme Court Approves Final State House, Senate Maps
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the 2021 Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s Final Reapportionment Plan for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate as in compliance with the Pennsylvania and United States Constitutions. The new maps are to be […]
The Horses Are Out of the Gate!
And they’re off! The 2022 election ballot is taking shape. There are 12 candidates running for U.S. Senate, 11 for Governor, 12 for Lt. Governor and 55 for 17 Congressional seats as of petition filing deadline last night. State Senate […]
America 250!
America 250 was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States which will occur in 2026. Stay tuned for more information about how your community can participate in the celebration and steps you can take now! A sample […]
Have You Registered Yet for the 2022 Annual Conference? Don’t Wait, Rates Increase April 1!
PSATS urges every township to send at least one delegate to the 2022 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show. The knowledge gained can help your community save money, plan for the future, and explore new ways of serving residents. Register by March 31 […]
Does Your Township Have Historic Properties?
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, is conducting a multiyear inventory of older and historic places that are underrepresented in the statewide inventory. 7,500 properties were added in 17 […]
An Opportunity to Learn More about PennDOT Connects and Potential Funding Opportunities
The municipal outreach/peer exchange sessions will consist of interactive workshops that engage participants in peer exchange and idea-sharing. Municipalities will have the opportunity to interact with PennDOT, their local metropolitan planning organization or rural planning organization (MPO or RPO) staff […]
Reminder: Today Is the Deadline for Online Gaming Local Share Grant Applications
Today is the deadline to submit an application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for its $100 Million Statewide Local Share Grants. There is no local match required. Townships are eligible to apply for these grants, which can be used for […]
Reminder: Office of Open Records Offers Daily Webinars This Week
Today is the deadline to submit an application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority for its $100 Million Statewide Local Share Grants. There is no local match required. Townships are eligible to apply for these grants, which can be used for […]
Gaming Grants Available for Police Departments
Police departments have until April 1 to apply for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board grants to prevent and investigate unlawful gaming in municipalities. A total of $2 million is available to fund activities related to the identification, prevention, deterrence, enforcement, investigation, […]
