Now that municipal elections are over, it is time to thank those who have served as well as welcome the new faces. Local government has always been about serving our communities and making them safe and affordable places to live, work, and…
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Grants Available for Public Safety Partners
The 2025 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant is now open through November 30, 2025. The UGWF grant provides funding for volunteer and career fire, emergency medical services, and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling has been…
Valuable Salary, Benefits Results Available Now in Streamlined PSATS Survey Platform
Based on member input, we streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can now access immediate results. If you participated last year, your previous answers have auto-populated, so you only need to review, make updates, certify your changes, and…
Local Roads and Bridges Left Out of Governor’s Massive Mass Transit Funding Bill
In a recent op-ed and letter to members of the state House and Senate, PSATS Executive Director David Sanko highlighted the glaring omission of local roads and bridges in the current transportation bill, which just passed the House. “The numbers…
Get Customizable Salary Insights Now with the PSATS Salary Survey
Did you know you can access Salary Survey results earlier and faster than ever? Thanks to township input, we streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can access immediate results now. If you participated last year, your…
PLGIT to Sponsor Financial Series Webinars on PSATS Platform
PLGIT Series Session 1: Navigating the Economic Trends Join the PA Township Association (PSATS) for an engaging and informative webinar designed specifically for public investors, including townships and other local government officials. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT),…
Regional Forums
“PSATS Live” is back, and we’re going on the road again with our ever-popular Regional Forums at a location near you starting in August in Erie and running through October in Cranberry Township. We have all-new content and a one-day-only…
Reminder: Don’t Miss Opportunity to Share State Transportation Concerns with PennDOT
PennDOT is continuing to accept public comments on the commonwealth’s 2025 Transportation Performance Report until April 30. The State Transportation Commission and PennDOT will use public feedback to help identify needs and prioritize transportation projects for the 2027 program. This feedback can also…
Local decision-making? Find out why it matters
The Pennsylvania Township News stands out as the premier local government magazine in the state. Our articles and columns highlight how Pennsylvania’s townships deliver an exceptional quality of life for residents while maintaining affordable taxes. This month’s cover story delves…
