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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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PUC Adopts Notice of Pipeline Rulemaking
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission unanimously adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding regulations for the pipeline transportation of petroleum products and hazardous liquids in intrastate commerce and is seeking public comment on the rulemaking. Comments will be accepted for 60 days…
PA Treasury Processes ARP Distributions
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the third batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan has been sent to 619 municipalities that applied for the funding through the state Department of Community and Economic Development. To date payments have…
Reminder: Federal Broadband Grants Available
The U.S. Department of Commerce has $288 million available in grant funding for the deployment of broadband infrastructure. Grants will be awarded to partnerships between a state or local government and a provider of fixed broadband services. Projects should be…
IFO Monthly Report Features CPI Increase, Higher Gas Prices
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) posted a monthly economic update featuring recent data showing that the Consumer Price Index for the Philadelphia metro region grew by 4.9% in June, the largest increase since June 2008. This is due to strong gains in gasoline…
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…
