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Reminder: FCC Collecting Broadband Experiences, Speed App Data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is collecting broadband information from consumers to create maps that display fixed and mobile broadband availability, as well as lack of access. By reaching out to consumers, the FCC believes it can build more accurate…
Register for Tomorrow’s Town Hall on Federal Guidelines for Recovery Funding
Be sure to join PSATS staff and Premier Partner Zelenkofske Axelrod in a Virtual Town Hall tomorrow, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. “The American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update”will discuss the ins and outs of the new U.S. Treasury Interim…
CyberAttacks in the News?
Many Americans seem to be just learning about cyberattacks due to the Colonial pipeline shutdown which has caused long gas lines and supply interruptions on the east coast. For township officials, PSATS has been helping prepare you for years. You…
Pennsylvania Now 11th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania has moved up to 11th for total doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 116 million people have been fully vaccinated, nearly 45% of the adult population. The commonwealth has now administered 9.3 million…
Pennsylvania to Increase Size of Gatherings on Monday
The Wolf Administration will increase the size of indoor and outdoor gatherings on Monday, May 17, at 12:01 a.m. Indoor limits will increase from 25% to 50% of capacity, and outdoor events will increase from 50% to 75% of capacity. Masking…
FCC $50 Emergency Broadband Credit Available Today
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program opens today, which will help make broadband more affordable by providing a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and a one-time discount of up…
Reminder: No Need to Apply for Federal Funding
Townships are reminded that municipalities with populations of less than 50,000, also known as non-entitlement communities, do NOT need to apply for the federal American Rescue Plan funding. This was clarified in the guidance released on Monday by the U.S.…
Learn About the Interim Federal Guidelines for Recovery Funding
Join PSATS staff and Premier Partner Zelenkofske Axelrod in a Virtual Town Hall this Friday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. “The American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update”will discuss the ins and outs of the new U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule…
FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Teens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to authorize its use in adolescents 12 to 15 years of age. Phase 3 trials demonstrated 100% efficacy and robust antibody response after vaccination. Click here for more.
Reminder: We Need Your Legal Advertising Stories!
PSATS will be testifying in support of HB 955, which would give municipalities the option of placing public notices on their own website or that of a newspaper and expand printed publication options, in addition to a newspaper of general…
