While pandemic restrictions forced the cancellation of our Annual Spring Conference last month where we were going to celebrate our 100th birthday, you should mark your calendars for 2 special events this fall. First, on Friday, October 15, voting delegates […]
Happy Birthday PSATS!
One hundred years ago today, PSATS, your member service organization was born! On May 5, 1921, Governor William Sproul signed a law creating the State Association of Township Supervisors to bring together a single voice for the challenges facing most […]
State Revenues Dip Due to Extension of Income Tax Filing Deadline
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and state Department of Revenue have released April 2021 revenue reports. State General Fund collections totaled $3.96 billion and were $277 million below the IFO’s revised estimates. The shortfall was the result of lower than expected personal income tax collections due to the extension […]
Reminder: Applications for EMS Agency Grants Due May 15
EMS agencies have until May 15 to apply for a $10 million grant program funded by Highmark. The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation is administering the grant funds, which must be used for equipment and supplies to provide EMS services. Grants […]
We Need Your Legal Advertising Stories!
PSATS has been asked to testify in support of HB 955, which would give municipalities the option of placing public notices on their own website or that of a newspaper and expand printed publication options, in addition to a newspaper […]
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Releases Agenda for Upcoming Meeting
The agenda for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Damage Prevention Committee is available for its May 11 meeting, which will be held virtually. The committee reviews alleged violations of the Pennsylvania One Call Law and determines the appropriate response, including warning letters, mandatory training, or fines. To learn more, click […]
DCED Announces Grant Awards
The state Department of Community and Economic Development has announced the approval of 33 projects through the Municipal Assistance Program to help local governments with floodplain management and comprehensive plans. Several townships were among the awardees. To learn more, click […]
Reminder: Applications Due May 14 for Complete Streets Grants
WalkWorks is accepting grant applications until May 14 to help municipalities develop active transportation plans, Complete Streets policies and/or Vision Zero policies. These plans and policies establish activity-friendly routes that connect people to everyday destinations and opportunities for physical activity. Active transportation includes walking, wheeling or biking, and public […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Decline
COVID case counts declined for the second week in a row, with 23,091 new cases reported this week, a 16% decrease compared to last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,154,105. Across the state, 20 counties saw […]
State Ethics Commission Extends Filing Deadline
Under the State Ethics Act, the deadline for filing Statements of Financial Interests for calendar year 2020 is May 1, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Ethics Commission has determined that complete and accurate statements for calendar […]
