The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released several new FAQs for the American Rescue Plan. Most appear to be beneficial and clarify several issues of interest to townships. The FAQs clarify that infrastructure projects do not need to comply with the federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage act unless a project is $10 million…

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accepting public comments on a proposed settlement for a pipeline failure and fire in Beaver County involving the “Revolution Pipeline” operated by Energy Transfer Company. The failure occurred in September 2018 in Center Township…

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission unanimously adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding regulations for the pipeline transportation of petroleum products and hazardous liquids in intrastate commerce and is seeking public comment on the rulemaking. Comments will be accepted for 60 days…

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the third batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan has been sent to 619 municipalities that applied for the funding through the state Department of Community and Economic Development. To date payments have…

The U.S. Department of Commerce has $288 million available in grant funding for the deployment of broadband infrastructure. Grants will be awarded to partnerships between a state or local government and a provider of fixed broadband services. Projects should be…

The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) posted a monthly economic update featuring recent data showing that the Consumer Price Index for the Philadelphia metro region grew by 4.9% in June, the largest increase since June 2008. This is due to strong gains in gasoline…

PSATS turned 100 years old this year in May. We are currently producing a commemorative centennial book that will take an in-depth look at PSATS’ history over the last century. It will include lots of photos and interviews with those who worked for or with…

Did you miss PSATS’ Town Hall yesterday? Not to worry. A recording of PSATS’ Summer Legislative Update Town Hall is now available. The session discussed the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview…

Rampant computer problems continue to plague the state Labor & Industry Unemployment Fund’s new system, with fraud attempts running even higher than before. PSATS reminds all townships to closely monitor and respond quickly to potentially fraudulent claims that ultimately will…

The Pennsylvania State Police have two new community-based initiatives: the Office of Community Engagement and the Community Access to Information Dashboard.   The Office of Community Engagement works with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, legislators, and other law enforcement agencies to build…