Sanko Urges Legislature to Give Townships a Choice for Providing Legal Notices
PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko penned an op-ed last week urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact legal advertising reform and give municipalities the flexibility to determine which options will best provide information to their residents, businesses, and potential […]
Anxious to Flip Through the January Township News?
Due to labor and postal issues, your January copy of the Township News will be late, so be sure to check out the New Year’s Digital Issue, which is available now to all subscribers. Login to psats.org, click on “Digital […]
PA Gas Tax Increases, Could Lead to Higher LF Distribution in 2024
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 […]
PSATS 2023 Annual Conference
The dates for PSATS’ 2023 Annual Conference are April 23-26, 2023, at the Hershey Lodge. Visit conference.psats.org for more information. Click here to view the Registration How-To Video. Click here to register for the 2023 Annual Conference.
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 […]