Elected and appointed township officials are required to file the Annual Statement of Financial Interest (SFI) with the township secretary. Note that online filing is not available for municipal officials and employees. Appointed officials on advisory only boards that cannot…
Are you interested in learning more about grid-scale solar projects that might be coming to your township? PSATS is offering a series of free, half-day educational sessions across the state for municipal officials and staff. Tom Murphy, the former…
PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. Click here to learn where and how to complete the report, and how to troubleshoot if you are having issues…
The Shapiro Administration and their legislative allies are at it again with a big, budget-time proposal designed to build new electric generation facilities faster in Pennsylvania! Let’s be clear….Pennsylvania Should be a national leader in the energy field, but the…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month and urging all Pennsylvanians to follow proper safety protocols before digging or excavation work, including contacting 811 before you dig. “Spring is a busy season for all kinds of…
This week is Work Zone Awareness Week, a national spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through work zones. This year’s theme is “Respect the zone so we all get home.” Encourage drivers to slow…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are drafting a new definition of “Waters of the United States” in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Sackett v. EPA, that narrowed the court’s interpretation of the definition….
The state Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for a new round of Growing Greener Plus Grants. The match requirements have been reduced this year to 5% and matches are not required in Environmental Justice Areas. Townships are eligible to…
PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. All townships are required to file this report by April 30, even if all funds were reported as spent…
DCED is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2025. 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 contact DCED at (717)…
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