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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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Become a Part of PSATS’ History! Buy an Ad!
PSATS turned 100 years old this year in May. We are currently producing a commemorative centennial book that will take an in-depth look at PSATS’ history over the last century. It will include lots of photos and interviews with those who worked for or with…
Recording of PSATS Summer Legislative Update Town Hall Available
Did you miss PSATS’ Town Hall yesterday? Not to worry. A recording of PSATS’ Summer Legislative Update Town Hall is now available. The session discussed the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview…
Township Warning on Unemployment Fraud
Rampant computer problems continue to plague the state Labor & Industry Unemployment Fund’s new system, with fraud attempts running even higher than before. PSATS reminds all townships to closely monitor and respond quickly to potentially fraudulent claims that ultimately will…
State Police Strengthen Community Engagement, Develop Public Dashboard
The Pennsylvania State Police have two new community-based initiatives: the Office of Community Engagement and the Community Access to Information Dashboard. The Office of Community Engagement works with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, legislators, and other law enforcement agencies to build…
Office of Open Records to Hold Free Training Tomorrow on Sunshine Law
The Office of Open Records (OOR) will hold a free webinar on the Basics of the Sunshine Law tomorrow, July 14, at 10 a.m. The training will include new requirements under Act 65 of 2021 that will require local governments…
PSATS Hosting Legislative Update Town Hall Today
Join PSATS staff at 2 p.m. today for a PSATS Summer Legislative Update Town Hall on the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview of what to expect from Harrisburg this fall. Click here to…
Reminder: Townships Need to Apply for American Rescue Plan Funds ASAP
Township officials are reminded that each township with a population of less than 50,000 must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible but…
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Drop
1,168 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 17.5% decrease over the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,214,187. There were only 12 states with rate increases with Missouri, Arkansas, and Florida making up…
Registration Opens in Three Weeks for PSATS’ Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration
Registration is now just three weeks away for our Centennial Celebration Dinner on Thursday, October 14, and PSATS’ 2021 Annual Business Meeting on Friday, October 15. Registration opens August 2 for the events which will both take place in the…
Reminder: Grant Applications for CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund Due July 31
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund until July 31. Note that this is different than the Multimodal Transportation Fund through the state Department of Transportation. The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to…
