“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 July in Erie and running through November in Wilkes-Barre. We have all-new content and a one-day-only format […]
DEP Provides PFAS Sampling Results
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its results of a statewide sampling of public water systems for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The results do not indicate widespread PFAS contamination. Click here for more.
Grants Available for Community Green Space, Parks
Keep PA Beautiful is accepting applications for the Healing the Planet Grant Program funded by The GIANT Company. Applications for $2,500 to $25,000 will be accepted until June 30. Townships in the following counties may apply: Adams, Berks, Blair, Bucks, […]
Join PSATS for Town Hall on ARP Application Process and What Comes Next
Join PSATS staff and state Department of Community and Economic Development staff in a Virtual Town Hall this Monday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. “ARP Update: Application and More” will provide an overview of the application process, what happens if your township doesn’t apply, […]
PennDOT Accepting Applications for ARLE Grants
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the 2021 Automated Red Light Enforcement Funding Program (ARLE). Townships may apply, and applications are due July 1, 2021. Grants through this program may be used for a range of safety […]
PSATS to PennDOT: You Forgot Locals!
PSATS has submitted comments to the state Department of Transportation on its revised PennDOT Pathways program. Pathways contains ideas for filling the $8.1 billion annual highway and bridge transportation funding gap. Based on member concerns, PSATS raised that the program focuses only […]
State Revenues Up Over $1.6 Billion for Year
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and state Department of Revenue have released May 2021 revenue reports. State General Fund collections totaled $3.95 billion and were $1.33 billion higher than the IFO’s revised estimates, primarily due to personal income tax payments. Overall collections for the fiscal-year-to-date are higher […]
PSATS Schedules Town Hall on ARP Application Process and What Comes Next
Join PSATS staff and DCED Governor’s Center for Local Government Services staff in a Virtual Town Hall this Monday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. “ARP Update: Application and More” will provide an overview of the application process, what happens if your township doesn’t apply, and […]
Townships Need to Submit Application to DCED for ARP Funds ASAP
The state Department of Community and Economic Development sent out an email this morning stating that townships with populations of less than 50,000 need to apply through DCED’s Single Application website to receive federal American Rescue Plan funds. This application […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue to Decrease
COVID case counts decreased for the sixth week in a row, with 6,362 new cases of COVID-19 reported this week, 36% less than last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,201,375. Pennsylvania’s new case rates are now […]
