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PROTECT Grants Now Available to Strengthen Roads Against Extreme Weather
The U.S. Department of Transportation is now accepting applications under the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program to plan for and strengthen surface transportation to be more resilient to natural hazards, including climate…
PSATS’ Executive Director David Sanko Elected Vice President of National Township Association
2025-26 NaTAT Officers From left to rightJerry Crabtree (IL), Secretary TreasurerHeidi Fought (OH), PresidentNeil Sheridan (MI), Past President David Sanko (PA) Vice President The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) is proud to announce that its Executive Director, David Sanko,…
Reminder: Take 4 Minutes to Tell Harrisburg What to Prioritize in Housing Action Plan/Zoning
Gov. Josh Shapiro has tasked DCED to develop a comprehensive Housing Action Plan through Executive Order 2024- 03. This new plan will propose strategic planning initiatives and policies to tackle the commonwealth’s housing shortage. DCED is now asking for feedback from…
IFO Shows Pennsylvania Budget Surplus to Disappear
The Independent Fiscal Office is warning that Pennsylvania’s general fund deficit is expected to grow to $3.4 billion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the commonwealth’s rainy day fund balance will be largely depleted by 2026-2027. The IFO notes that…
Commonwealth’s November Revenue Numbers Down
Revenue collections for Pennsylvania in November were $87.2 million below estimate, bringing the 5-month total to $2 million below estimate. Revenue Secretary Pat Brown is not alarmed citing a less than 2% deviation in a multi-billion dollar budget. While motor…
Inflation Inches Upward
The Consumer Price Index inched up in November by .3% after rising .2% for each of the previous four months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the-all items index increased 2.7% before seasonal adjustment, after rising 2.6% for the…
Reminder: Grant Applications for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles, Retrofits Due December 20
DEP is accepting applications for the 2024 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program until December 20, 2024. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply for funding to transition to cleaner fuel transportation (electric or natural gas). The program has $5 million in…
Looking for Township Wage and Benefit Information?
Wondering how your employees’ wages compare to those in townships most like yours? Curious about what types of benefits similar population-sized townships provide? Did you know that PSATS has resources available to help you compare the benefit packages and wages…
Office of Open Records Schedules Annual RTKL Training for 12/17
The Office of Open Records (OOR) will conduct its annual Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and Sunshine Act training on Tuesday, December 17, at 10 a.m. This year’s session, which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, will include the OOR’s New…
Federal Flood Mitigation Grants Round Open
Townships that are planning flood mitigation projects should take note that the 2024 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance/Swift Current Disaster Mitigation Grants period is open, with an extended deadline for the required non-contractual Letter of Interest. The federal share of $20 million…
