Yesterday, PSATS issued a press release calling on the Pennsylvania legislature to allow municipalities to use 21st-century road safety technology, like automated cameras, red-light cameras, and LiDAR, as well as develop statewide training standards for use of the 21st- century […]
State Collections Above Estimates for October, But Remain Below on Year
The Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for October. The state collected $3.2 billion in General Fund revenues for October, 3.7% above the IFO’s official estimate. Personal income tax collections were 4.2% above […]
To Make Roads Safer, PSATS Calls for Modern Speed Enforcement Technology
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) today called on the Pennsylvania legislature to allow municipalities to use 21st-century road safety technology, like automated cameras, red-light cameras, and LiDAR, as well as develop statewide training standards for use of […]
Good Ideas Never Get Old – Shapiro Announces Permit Money-Back Guarantee Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced PAyback.pa.gov, a new online money-back guarantee system that allows applicants to check their eligibility for a refund of their permit, license, or certification application fee if they believe they are eligible. Applicants can view the standard […]
PennDOT Seeking Submissions for ‘Build a Better Mousetrap’ Award
The state Department of Transportation and PSATS are accepting submissions for Pennsylvania municipalities for the annual Build a Better Mousetrap competition. The award is for solutions that employees have designed, built, or adapted that innovated maintenance, equipment, or processes to […]
LCB Sends $2.3 Million in Licensing Fees to Municipalities
The state Liquor Control Board is releasing more than $2.3 million in licensing fees to 1,351 municipalities in which the licensees are located. Host municipalities will receive payments ranging from $25 to $375,475 (Pittsburgh). Click here for the press release. Click […]
Don’t Miss the November 2023 Township News!
Don’t Miss the November 2023 Township News! The November 2023 edition of the Township News includes articles on a timely topic: zoning for emerging land uses. The cover story looks at the need for updating zoning ordinances to prepare […]
We’re Back! PSATS Returns to Facebook!
We took a break to focus on some internal initiatives, but we are now ready to reconnect with you and all our members and supporters. You can expect us to share news and information about the association, as well as […]
Western PA Canoe Access Grants Now Available
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) has announced the availability of its Canoe Access Development Fund. Grants of up to $5,000 will be available to improve or develop canoe access sites on rivers and streams. In addition to funding, WPC provides technical […]
Learn@PSATS Dashboard on Website
PSATS is excited to announce that it has implemented a new and improved learning management system – called Learn@PSATS – on its website (psats.org). Learn@PSATS now houses information for all PSATS in-person and virtual classes, webinars, seminars, and other events, […]
