PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko recently appeared on “Behind the Headlines,” a program by the Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy, an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization. Dave discussed the governor’s proposed budget and its insufficient funding for…
Commonwealth to Reduce Leased Space, Enhance Facilities
The state Department of General Services has introduced a space optimization initiative to reduce leased space and enhance Commonwealth-owned facilities to meet changing workforce needs and generate savings. The plan is a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s real estate portfolio…
PSATS’ Dave Sanko Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal and Agrees, “Local Decision-Making Is Best,” But Local Road and Bridge Funding is Too!
PSATS executive director Dave Sanko released a statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 state budget proposal. On transportation, Sanko said “While Gov. Shapiro called for hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending for PennDOT, it is disappointing that townships were left…
Avian Flu Detected in Birds in Five Counties, Measures Taken to Limit Spread
With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five Pennsylvania counties, the state Department of Agriculture has escalated its response to protect the agriculture industry from the spread of the virus. The…
Reports Must be Filed Timely to Receive Liquid Fuels by March 1
To receive liquid fuels payments from the commonwealth by March 1, certain reports must be filed on time. If these reports are not filed timely, liquid fuels payments will be delayed until the reports below are filed and processed.
Shapiro Unveils 2025-2026 State Budget Proposal
Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his proposed 2025-2026 state budget and legislative priorities. The proposal would spend $51.5 billion in state funds to operate the commonwealth services for the new budget year, a 7.5% increase from the current 2024-2025 adopted…
PSATS Agrees with Shapiro: “Local Decision-Making Is Best,” But Could Use Help with Funds for Local Roads and Bridges
The following statement was issued today by David M. Sanko, executive director of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS), in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-26 state budget: “While Gov. Shapiro called for hundreds of millions of…
Spring ATV and Snowmobile Grant Application Window Now Open
DCNR will be accepting applications for the spring ATV and Snowmobile Grant from February 3 through March 31. Townships are eligible to apply for projects related to facilities that support the use of ATVs and/or snowmobiles, including planning and design; land acquisition; trail development,…
DCNR Releases State Recreation Plan, Accepting Public Input
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has released a draft of the 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and is accepting public comment on the plan through March 3. The SCORP Plan, titled Recreation for All, focuses on five…
New Round of State Grants Opens for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Systems
A new round of funding for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program opens for applications today through April 30, 2025, to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, rehabilitation, or repair of water supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater…
