Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that 50 municipalities, including many townships, will receive more than $15.6 million to support traffic signal upgrades and improve traffic safety through the state Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go program. These grants are used to…
Become a Part of PSATS’ History! Buy an Ad!
PSATS turned 100 years old this year in May. We are currently producing a commemorative centennial book that will take an in-depth look at PSATS’ history over the last century. It will include lots of photos and interviews with those who worked for or with…
PSATS to Host Legislative Update Town Hall
On Tuesday, July 13, at 2 p.m., PSATS staff will host a Town Hall to provide a PSATS Summer Legislative Update on the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview of what to…
Pennsylvania Remains at 13th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains at 13th for total COVID doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 157 million people have been fully vaccinated, or 58.3% of the adult population. The CDC’s data shows that 60.8% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are now fully vaccinated….
Federal Grants Available for Local Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts has released guidelines and applicant resources for funding opportunities through the American Rescue Plan for arts and culture organizations. Nonprofit arts organizations, local governments, and local arts agencies may apply for grants of $50,000 to…
Turnpike Announces 2022 Toll Rate Increase
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced a 5% toll increase for 2022 for both E-Z Pass and TOLL BY PLATE customers. The increase will take effect January 2, 2022. E-Z Pass drivers will continue to receive the lowest toll rates. …
Make Sure Your Township Has the Earliest Access to Salary Survey Results!
Be sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by August 18 to ensure the earliest access to all PSATS Salary Survey Plus reports this year, including comparisons to 2018-2020 results,…
Pa. COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue to Drop
1,416 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 12% increase over the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,213,019. The commonwealth has dropped to the 46th highest growth in cases per 100,000, with Arkansas, Missouri, and Utah…
State Revenues Up Nearly $2 Billion for Year
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and state Department of Revenue have released June 2021 revenue reports. State General Fund collections totaled $3.77 billion and were $350 million higher than the IFO’s revised estimates, primarily due to corporate net income tax and sales and use tax revenues. Overall…
Registration Opens August 2 for PSATS Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration
Registration begins August 2 for our Centennial Celebration Dinner on October 14 and PSATS’ 2021 Annual Business Meeting on October 15. Both events take place at the Hershey Lodge. Registration materials were mailed to each township late in June. Centennial…
