Join us next Thursday, April 8 at 2:30 pm for a discussion on township transportation challenges and share your input and ideas on cost-saving opportunities, mandate relief requests, and future funding options for transportation. This input will be critical to local governments’ voices being heard in Governor…

The Center for Disease Control and Protection has extended the eviction moratorium for those unable to make rental payments from March 31 until June 30. Click here for the order.  In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending rental relief to individuals in USDA supported multifamily housing communities,…

PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will appear on PCN tomorrow, March 31, talking about the importance of broadband access to townships, especially in rural areas of the commonwealth with unserved or underserved communities. The interview will air Wednesday at 8…

As the Transportation Revenue Options Commission attempts to craft future funding solutions for our transportation network, PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko wants to hear from local transportation experts – YOU! What are your biggest transportation challenges and needs? What cost savings or mandate relief would be…

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that outdoor programming at state parks, as well as increased occupancy limits within park and state forest buildings, will return on April 4. Outdoor, in-person programs and volunteer workdays will…

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for recreation and conservation projects until April 14. Local governments and recreation and conservation organizations may apply for the grants, which are funded through DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships…

Drivers with commercial licenses are reminded that all state extensions for these licenses will expire March 31, 2021, and that the state Department of Transportation has stated that no further extensions will be given. If your license was scheduled to expire between…

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers and small businesses who are struggling financially to #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss the options available to address any past-due balances, apply for available assistance programs, and review payment plan options – all…

Yesterday, the governor’s recently appointed Transportation Revenue Options Commission held its first meeting, during which it received information on the state’s transportation network and the estimated $9 billion PennDOT funding shortfall.   Commission members, which include PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko, were asked by PennDOT facilitators to answer questions…

PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko has released an op-ed to newspapers across the state for publication on the need for more broadband access in Pennsylvania and local efforts to ensure service is provided for their communities. Click here to…