The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy […]
How’s Public Engagement at Your Township?
In an upcoming article in the Pennsylvania Township News magazine, PSATS would like to focus on the innovative ways townships are engaging the public in local government. This article will explore various strategies and programs that not only foster community […]
Townships Receive Grants to Reduce Underage, Dangerous Drinking
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced the award of more than $3.3 million in Alcohol Education Grant awards to schools, community organizations, municipalities, law enforcement organizations, and more. 86 organizations from 41 counties received grant awards, including 13 townships. Some […]
DCNR Awards ATV, Snowmobile Trail Grants
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced grant awards of $2.1 million for all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile facilities and trails in Pennsylvania. Most of these awards will go to projects located in townships, including an ATV storage facility […]
7 More Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro amended the August 9, 2024 proclamation of disaster emergency to add seven additional counties, including Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Indiana, and York as ongoing assessments show significant damages due to catastrophic flooding from the remnants of Tropical […]
Townships Receive Multimodal Grants; New Grant Round Opens September 23
Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced funding for 66 transportation projects in 32 counties using over $51 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Twenty-eight townships will receive nearly $20 million in grant funds while many more will see projects take place […]
Commonwealth Offers Advice on Filing Insurance Claims for Storm Damage
The state Insurance Department is reminding residents of the important steps to follow when filing insurance claims for damages incurred by Tropical Storm Debby. Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a disaster proclamation for 21 counties affected by catastrophic flooding. Click here for a […]
PUC Releases Report on Valuation for Act 12 Water, Wastewater System Sales
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released a report that provides additional reference for use in Section 1329 fair market valuation of publicly owned water or wastewater systems being sold to public utilities until Act 12 of 2016. The publication of […]
PA Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4% as U.S. Rate Increases
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in January, the tenth consecutive month at this rate. This is just 2/10ths of a percentage point above its record low from last summer. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate has increased to 4.3% and increased 2/10ths of a percent […]
Iodide Distribution Near Nuclear Plants 8/22-8/24
In accordance with the emergency plans filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the state Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets next week to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of any of the state’s four […]