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Townships Encouraged to Approve America250PA Resolution
America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Join the celebration by approving a sample commemorative resolution at your April meeting (should you choose). Click here…
$10 Million in Broadband Grants Approved for Projects in Townships
The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $10 million for 19 projects that will provide middle-mile and last-mile high-speed broadband infrastructure to unserved areas in Pennsylvania through the Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding Program. All the approved projects will provide broadband to…
Expect Higher Interest Rates
Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the Federal Reserve would raise its benchmark short-term interest rate faster than expected, and high enough to restrain growth and hiring, if it decides that this would be necessary to slow rampaging inflation. At…
Commonwealth Urges Pennsylvanians to Participate in Pick Up Pennsylvania
The commonwealth is urging Pennsylvanians to participate in Pick Up Pennsylvania this spring. During this initiative from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, thousands of Pennsylvanians will participate in litter and illegal dump cleanups, tree and flower plantings, recycling collections, public education programs, and…
Commonwealth Flags Ordered at Half-Staff to Honor State Troopers
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the state flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff to honor two troopers who were struck and killed by a driver in Philadelphia. Click here for more.
IFO Publication Looks at Reasons for Inflation…and it’s NOT Ukraine! 
The March 2022 issue of the Independent Fiscal Office’s Monthly Economic Update examines the driving forces behind the current inflation rates and found the top sources to be the growth in transportation and shelter costs. Click here for more.
Have You Registered Yet for the 2022 Annual Conference? Don’t Wait, Rates Increase April 1! 
PSATS urges every township to send at least one delegate to the 2022 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show. The knowledge gained can help your community save money, plan for the future, and explore new ways of serving residents. Register by March 31…
Ready, Set, Go! Petition Process Starts for State Legislative Candidates 
The Pa. Department of State begins accepting petitions from candidates for state representative and state senator today. Candidates only have until March 28 to file petitions for the May 17 primary election, less than half of the traditional 21 days…
Reminder: DCNR ATV, Snowmobile Trails Grant Deadline Is March 31 
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities. Applications are…
Speaking of ATV and Snowmobiles…. 
PSATS has been asked to identify municipal official volunteers who may be interested in serving on an advisory committee for Snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone who is interested should please email Dsanko@psats.org with a statement of interest and contact information.
