The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is holding a Challenge Process and Local Government Input Webinar this Wednesday, August 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The PBDA has received applications for more than $900 million in federal broadband funds;…
Townships Receive Green Light-Go Grants
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that 77 municipalities in 31 counties will receive nearly $35.5 million in Green Light-Go Grants funding to support traffic signal upgrades, increase safety, and improve mobility. Congratulations to the dozens of townships receiving funds from this…
Flags Lowered for Passing of Former First Lady Ellen Casey
On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered U.S. and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff in honor of former First Lady Ellen Casey, who passed away. Click here to read a statement from…
PSATS Morning News for Friday 8/11
PUC Recognizes National “811 Day” The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting the importance of safe digging awareness and education in conjunction with the celebration of “National 811 Day” on August 11, or 8/11. Today’s date can serve as…
Inflation Continues, Slow and Steady
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in July, the same increase as in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all-items index increased 3.2% for the 12 months ending July, slightly more than the 3% increase in…
FREE PSATS Cyber Security Webinar, Thursday, August 17 at 12 noon.
Cyber-crime is the world’s fastest-growing criminal activity. Cyber-attacks have shut down government agencies, multi-national companies and a gas pipeline serving nearly half the population along the east coast. According to experts, these attacks are growing, and governments and businesses need…
PSATS Submits Comments on Broadband Report
PSATS submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority on its draft Broadband Equity, Access, and Development Program report yesterday, which is required for federal funding. PSATS primary concern is ensuring that the funds go to providing, first and foremost,…
Reminder: Results Opening Soon, Enter Your Salary Survey Data Today!
PSATS’ Salary Survey Plus provides helpful data on township employee wages and benefits across the state and allows you to compare employee’s wages to those in similar townships. PSATS is very close to releasing wage and benefit results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus. However,…
The PSATS Cyber Advantage
PSATS Cyber Insurance Program Everyone has read the headlines or seen the news about various cyber-attacks. Data breaches and cybercrimes have become commonplace. Recently, data breaches have resulted in costly headaches for local governments around the nation, and in Pennsylvania. From breach…
Reminder: Tell Washington “NO” Increases to Truck Length or Weight
Thank you to the hundreds of township officials who already signed the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks’ letter opposing federal legislation that would authorize longer and heavier trucks. As you know, higher truck weight causes damage to all roads. The goal,…
