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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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PSATS Dues Update
All townships should have received your 2024 PSATS Dues statements in December. We have had some reports of delays or rejections from the US Postal Service. If you did not get your packet via US Mail, please reach out to…
PSATS Award Programs Deadline Is This Month!
The deadline for PSATS’ award programs is quickly approaching! Please submit entries to the following four awards programs by January 31: • President’s Leadership Award • Citizen Communication Awards • Youth Awards • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards Award winners…
U.S. DOT Infrastructure Grant Opportunity for Roads, Stormwater
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Notice of Funding for FY2024’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program. This program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for planning or constructing transportation infrastructure projects that improve…
Don’t Miss the January 2024 Township News!
The January 2024 edition of the Township News includes advice and lessons learned from seasoned township officials to help newly elected supervisors navigate the ins and outs of the job. A recently retired long-time supervisor shares his thoughts on the…
Community Facilities Loans & Grants Available for Spring 2024 Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for FY2024 of the Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. This program provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Townships with no more than 20,000 residents…
PA Turnpike Commission 5% Toll Increase Takes Effect Sunday
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will impose a 5% toll increase effective for all E-ZPass and Toll-by-Plate customers on Sunday, January 7. The most common toll for a passenger vehicle will increase from $1.80 to $1.90 for E-ZPass customers and from $4.40 to $4.70 for Toll-by-Plate customers.
State Collections Below Estimates for December
At the midpoint in the state fiscal year, the Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for December. The state collected $3.7 billion in general fund revenues for December, 4.7% below the IFO’s official estimate, driven by a…
Reminder: Organization Meeting Checklist Available
Each year, the Pennsylvania Township News publishes an organization meeting checklist to help you prepare for this annual meeting. Click here for this helpful checklist.
Does Your Township Have a New Supervisor? Still Time to Sign Up for Boot Camp!
If your township’s new supervisor(s) missed the December Boot Camp sessions, they still have a great opportunity to get caught up on their new duties by attending Boot Camp Sessions 2 and 3, which will begin later this month. Please…
