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Recorded PSATS Town Hall on Final ARP Rule Available
Lastweek, PSATS staff offered a town hall on the final rule for the American Rescue Plan and the significant new flexibility it provides. To view the recording of the town hall, click here. To view the slides, click here. For more information about the…
L&I Confirms UC Investigation, Offers Credit-Monitoring to UC Claimants
The state Department of Labor and Industry confirmed an ongoing FBI and Homeland Security investigation into unusual account changes within Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation system. Interested UC claimants may register for free credit-monitoring services in the near future as a preventative…
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Drop as Omicron Slows in PA
After several weeks of increasing rates, new cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania dropped by 48% and percent-positivity rates dropped from 35.3% to 31%. Hospitalizations decreased by 12%. Deaths also saw a decrease compared to the previous week. Click here for more…
Growing Greener Watershed Grants Awarded
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced 14 projects in southeast Pennsylvania that will receive $3.5 million in watershed restoration and protection grants through the Growing Greener program. The awardees include several townships. Click here for more.
Certified Host Municipality Inspectors Reimbursement Deadline March 31
The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced that the deadline for the 2021 Host Municipality Inspector Program is March 31, 2022. Reimbursements are made to any municipality that has a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility, or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal facility. Applications must be…
Reminder: PSATS Town Halls Today on Final ARP Rule
Don’t miss PSATS’ Virtual Town Halls on the U.S. Treasury’s final rule for the American Rescue Plan funding, scheduled for today at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Click here to register for the 11 a.m. Town Hall and click here to…
NATAT Provides Overview of Infrastructure Grant Programs
The National Association of Towns and Townships has released a summary of grant programs that will be provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The summary includes program eligibility and funding information. Click here for more.
DEP Releases Draft 2022 Water Quality Report
The state Department of Environmental Protection has released its draft Pennsylvania 2022 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report on the health of streams and lakes statewide. Waters are assessed for one or more of four uses: drinking water, fish…
IFO 2021 Natural Gas Impact Fees Up
The Independent Fiscal Office released its 2021 estimate for the natural gas impact fees. The total estimate is $233.8 million, a $87.6 million increase from collections for 2020. The primary reasons are due to a higher average annual price of…
Reminder: PSATS Town Halls on Final ARP Rule Scheduled for Tomorrow
Don’t miss PSATS’ Virtual Town Halls on the U.S. Treasury’s final rule for the American Rescue Plan funding, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 20, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The final rule contains significant new flexibility by allowing townships…
