Effective today, a new rulemaking by the Public Utility Commission strengthens state safety standards for pipelines transporting hazardous liquids in intrastate commerce. The new rules address several PSATS resolutions.  Hazardous liquid public utilities will now have Pennsylvania-specific safety standards to […]

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced $79 million in grants for 307 projects across Pennsylvania aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving natural spaces, and revitalizing communities. The grants support a wide range of projects, including local park […]

The Office of Open Records will conduct its annual Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act training this morning at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. This year’s session includes the New Standard Right-to-Know Request Form, anonymous requesters, and other recent developments. The […]

FEMA and the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently approved the commonwealth’s 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Townships may apply for SLCGP funds, which can be used toward the following cybersecurity initiatives:  The deadline to apply has been […]

America250PA will award $500,000 in grant funding in the first round of Semiquincentennial Grants. Townships are eligible to apply through December 15, 2024 and a second grant round will open in the spring. Grant funds can be used toward expenses for programming, projects […]

The Federal Reserve Board cut interest rates yesterday by a quarter of a percent, the second cut this year. The vote was unanimous, unlike the September rate cut. While inflation remains above the Feds target rate of 2%, the board […]

Monday, November 11 will be Veteran’s Day. Remember the day, thank a veteran and be grateful to be living in the United States where the experiment of democracy continues toward its 250th birthday. PSATS Morning News will return to distribution […]

Please note that the PATH enclosure in a recent mailing from the state Department of Community and Economic Development contained incorrect dates.  The correct date for board of supervisors’ organizational meeting for 2025  is on Monday, January 6, 2025. The supervisors’ organizational meeting […]

The state Department of Community and Economic Development mailed its Annual Notice to File to all municipalities last week.   The notice reminds townships that the following reports will be due:   Please note that one of the mailing enclosures (PATH Brochure) contained incorrect […]

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is accepting applications for the Boating Facility Grant Program. Townships and certain nonprofit groups, including land trusts and watershed associations, are eligible to apply through November 30, 2024.  Grant funds can be used to cover […]