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Conference Business Meeting Materials Sent to Member Townships, County Associations
On March 8, PSATS sent member townships and county associations the materials for the April 16 business session at the 2024 PSATS Annual Conference. Please be sure to share these materials with your township’s or county association’s voting delegate. The proposed…
“Beyond The Code” is Here!
This essential guide for township officials is a “must have” comprehensive handbook and is sure to become your go-to source for reliable information, practical guidance, and readily available resources. It has helpful guidance as well as some checklists, tips and…
Just 34 Days Remain Until the 2024 PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show!
There’s still time to register for this premier local government educational event in Hershey, April 14-17. With over 100 education and interactive workshops, you’ll build new connections and gain valuable insights to enhance your role in your township. Don’t miss…
NATaT Releases 2024 Federal Platform
The National Association of Towns and Townships has released its 2024 Federal Platform. Townships are also members of NATaT as PSATS is part of the federal organization and PSATS Executive Director David Sanko serves on the National Board of Directors. 2024 priorities…
PA Unemployment Rate holds at 3.4%
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in January, the same as the prior month. The U.S. unemployment rate remains at 3.7%.
Safety Reminder When Springing Forward This Weekend
The Office of State Fire Commissioner is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors while changing their clocks for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Dead or missing batteries are the most…
Reminder: DCNR Accepting Applications for Park and Recreation Program Grants until April 3
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting the 2024 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants until April 3, 2024. Community Conservation Partnership Program grants can be used for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including: Projects will be selected, in…
Local Government Cybersecurity Clearinghouse Website Available
Townships can now access resources to help combat the threat of cyberattacks with a new web clearinghouse. The new resources grew out of a January hearing held by the Senate Communications and Technology and Senate Local Government committees that focused on cybersecurity threats…
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
The state Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and the Pennsylvania State Police have begun enforcement of the newly revised and now permanent statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program. Cameras record motorists exceeding speed limits by 11…
Dave Sanko Explains Why Local Government Works in Spotlight PA Article
People tend to trust their local government more than the state or federal ones because local government is more responsive and “more customizable … to the needs of the community,” PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko told Spotlight PA in a…
