The state Department of Environmental Protection recently issued orders to Equitrans L.P., which operates Rager Mountain Gas Storage Reservoir and George L Reade 1 storage well in Jackson Township, Cambria County. The facility vented natural gas uncontrolled from November 6 […]
CVS, Walgreens Opioid Settlement to Net $2.2 Billion to PA
Attorney General and Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro announced that agreements have been finalized with CVS and Walgreens for $450 million to Pennsylvania. This will bring the national amount from investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the […]
PSATS Executive Director Discusses New Session, Broadband Maps
PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko recently recorded an episode of Behind the Headlines talk show, which will be aired beginning this week. On the show, produced by Susquehanna Valley Center, Sanko discussed expectations for Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro and the […]
Broadband Authority Holding Hearings on New FCC Maps; Challenges Due January 13
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority will hold listening sessions across the commonwealth beginning tomorrow to give Pennsylvanians the opportunity to learn about the Authority, federal funding for broadband, and the important role they have in reviewing the new Federal Communications […]
2023 Bid and Quote Limits Announced
The state Department of Labor & Industry published notice of the 2023 bid limits in the December 10, 2022 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. On January 1, 2023, the minimum purchase amount that will require the advertisement for bids will […]
Meeting in Montgomeryville 12/14 for Input on Hurricane Ida Draft CDBG Action Plan
The state Department of Community and Economic Development will hold an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 to review and seek public comment […]
Commonwealth Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of three firefighters who have died in the line of duty this week. Commonwealth flags should remain at […]
DGS to Auction More Than 450 Vehicles on Tuesday, December 13
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 450 vehicles on Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. Townships may bid on these vehicles because they are being sold by the […]
DEP Lifts Drought Watch for 15 Counties
The state Department of Environmental Protection has lifted a drought watch for 15 counties, while a drought watch remains in effect for five counties. Drought watch has been lifted for Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Dauphin, Juniata, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, […]
PSATS Collaborates with PSP on Infrastructure Threats
PSATS has entered into a collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security in an effort to bridge any gaps in information sharing between township officials and the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC); particularly regarding […]