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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…
PSATS Hosting Legislative Update Town Hall Tomorrow
Tomorrow, July 13, at 2 p.m., PSATS staff will host a Town Hall to provide a summer Legislative Update on the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview of what to expect from…
Department of Revenue Releases 2021-2022 Common Level Ratio
The State Tax Equalization Board has released the 2021-2022 Common Level Ratio list. For Pennsylvania realty transfer tax purposes, these factors are applicable to documents accepted from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Click here to view the factors.
PA Farm Show Summer Food Fest Slated for July 16-18
Can’t wait for the Pennsylvania food favorites at the Pennsylvania Farm Show? If you’ll be in the Harrisburg area July 16-18, stop by the GIANT Expo Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg for your…
PSATS Hosting Legislative Update Town Hall Next Tuesday
On Tuesday, July 13, at 2 p.m., PSATS staff will host a Town Hall to provide a PSATS Summer Legislative Update on the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview of what to…
Over $15 Million in Green Light-Go Grants Awarded to Improve Traffic Safety
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that 50 municipalities, including many townships, will receive more than $15.6 million to support traffic signal upgrades and improve traffic safety through the state Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go program. These grants are used to…
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…
PSATS to Host Legislative Update Town Hall
On Tuesday, July 13, at 2 p.m., PSATS staff will host a Town Hall to provide a PSATS Summer Legislative Update on the recently passed state budget and new laws affecting townships, as well as a preview of what to…
Pennsylvania Remains at 13th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains at 13th for total COVID doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 157 million people have been fully vaccinated, or 58.3% of the adult population. The CDC’s data shows that 60.8% of Pennsylvanians age 18 and older are now fully vaccinated.…
Federal Grants Available for Local Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts has released guidelines and applicant resources for funding opportunities through the American Rescue Plan for arts and culture organizations. Nonprofit arts organizations, local governments, and local arts agencies may apply for grants of $50,000 to…
