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The PSATS Morning News includes the latest news, videos – look for TVN and the Question of the Week every Tuesday and Thursday – along with legislative and policy updates, grant and funding opportunities, and announcements about upcoming PSATS training.
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Federal “Internet for All Initiative” Aims to Bring High-Speed Internet to Everyone 
The U.S. Internet for All Initiative, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will provide $45 billion to provide affordable and reliable high-speed internet for everyone by the end of the decade. The initiative will be administered and implemented by the…
Townships Shine on Election Days
Tomorrow, May 17,2022 is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. If your township building is used as a polling place, you get an extra chance to shine and connect with your residents. Take advantage of touting the value and importance of…
SAM.gov Registration Renewal Approaching for Many Townships
The time is approaching for many townships to renew their SAM.gov registration, which is required for the American Rescue Plan funding as well as any other federal funding you may receive, such as disaster aid. Renewal must be done each…
Webinar on New Federal Transportation Funding Scheduled for Thursday
The U.S. Department of Transportation will host a webinar for interested applicants to prepare for the upcoming grant program Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant program on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30 p.m. Please register here to participate in the…
The Sun is Out and So Are the Ticks!
Pennsylvania is home to wildlife of all shapes and sizes, including more than 25 species of ticks! While tick exposure can happen year-round, these small parasites are most active during warmer months and are well-known carriers of Lyme disease. The…
As Covid Fades, Opioid Epidemic Quietly Spirals Out of Control
In addition to access to treatment, services, and support for people with substance use disorder, naloxone is a critical tool to address the opioid epidemic. Drug overdose deaths are seeing an increase and the vast majority of these deaths are…
DCED Grant Awards Announced
The state Department of Community and Economic Development recently approved $235,500 in funding for nine municipal projects throughout the state. Funding from the Municipal Assistance Program helps local governments plan for and implement municipal projects in shared services and community…
PSATS Seeking Hosts
Ever wonder why PSATS training or meetings are not closer to your township? Help us out in identifying township facilities (and other local venues) that can host meetings, classes or events in your area! Have a meeting room that is…
Tough Choices Ahead for Townships That Try to Live Within Their Budgets
Today the Federal government announced that the inflation rate has hit 8.3%, staying near the 40-year record. This, coupled with the highest gas prices in American history spells trouble for townships embarking on summer road maintenance efforts as well as…
DEP Releases Updated Fact Sheets
The state Department of Environmental Protection recently released updated fact sheets about covered device recycling and the economic benefits of recycling. The fact sheets are available at the links below and through DEP’s eLibrary. The Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) …
