The Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% in December after a 0.1% increase in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the-all items index increased 3.4% before seasonal adjustment, which is higher than the […]

PSATS is looking to grow its roster of quality instructors for a variety of classes including Township Administration, Planning, Public Works and Public Safety especially its half-day Flagger Training classes, that are held throughout the state every year. If you […]

Township officials and staff are invited to join PSATS and the Blair County Association of Township Officials for a FREE workshop on utility-scale solar and its implications for local municipalities on Tuesday, January 16 from 1-4 pm at the Logan […]

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is seeking public input on the accessibility and affordability of flood insurance throughout the commonwealth until February 5. The comments will aid the new Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, created by Act 22 of […]

Each year, the commonwealth presents the annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week […]

With over 2100 registrations on opening day for the upcoming PSATS Conference, we are off to a record strong start. 89% of all the hotel rooms are already reserved so don’t delay.  Now that registration opening day has passed, don’t […]

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is accepting applications for the Empowered History microgrant. Funds are available to help community groups gather, preserve, and share their history. Individual grants will be funded up to $1,000 with no match required.       The application […]

Townships have three weeks to submit to PSATS’ award programs! Please submit entries to the following four awards programs by Wednesday, January 31: • President’s Leadership Award • Citizen Communication Awards • Youth Awards • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards […]