The Office of Open Records is hosting a webinar titled The Right-to-Know Law for Law Enforcement on Tuesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. This session focuses on those aspects of the Right-to-Know Law that are specific to police departments, such as investigatory records, the impact…
Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, a fact highlighted during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week, which runs through Sunday. Common types of leaks found in the home are worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves. These…
The Pennsylvania Department of State’s 2026 voter education efforts are intended to ensure Pennsylvanians are aware of key election dates, deadlines, and options for casting their ballot in preparation for Pennsylvania’s primary election on May 19. While only registered party members can vote in their…
The Office of Open Records released its 2025 Annual Report. Here are a few highlights: Click here to view the OOR’s 2025 Annual Report.
On March 16, PSATS sent member townships and county associations the materials for the April 21 business session at the 2026 PSATS Annual Conference. Please be sure to share these materials with your township’s or county association’s voting delegate. As a reminder, each member township is entitled to appoint one…
WTAJ reports that the City of Johnstown has approved a settlement with a resident who sued the city and the planning commission three years ago after he spoke on a zoning matter during a planning commission meeting. The crux of his claim was that…
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2026. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above or…
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Program‘s spring grant round. Townships are eligible to apply through March 31, 2026. There is no match requirement for this funding! Eligible projects include planning, land acquisition,…
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced $15.2 million in grant awards for the environmental restoration of 15 abandoned mine land (AML) projects as part of the Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Drainage Grant Program. All of the projects are located in townships and will benefit…
The State Ethics Commission will host a free interactive webinar next week to help public officials and public employees understand their responsibilities to file a Statement of Financial Interest by May 1 each year. The Commission will help walk you through completing and…
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