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Gasoline Consumption Remains Below 2019 Levels
The Independent Fiscal Office released a research brief showing that more than three years after the height of the pandemic (2020), gasoline consumption remains well below pre-pandemic levels (2019). The report note that this is partially due to the continuation…
Spread the Word on PSATS Scholarships!
The PSATS Scholarship is a new program that offers four $1,500 scholarships to high school juniors and seniors in PSATS member townships. We need your help spreading the word! PSATS Scholarships can be used to fund any career education opportunity,…
Broadband Authority Holding Virtual Input Session Today
The Pennsylvania Broadband Authority will hold a statewide virtual input session today, from 11:30 am to 1pm on its draft Statewide Digital Equity Plan. The plan will ensure that all Pennsylvanians have the skills, technology, and capacity to fully benefit…
Looking for Township Wage and Benefit Information?
Wondering how your employees’ wages compare to those in townships most like yours? Curious about what types of employee benefits similar population-sized townships provide? All of this and more is available to you as a member service in the 2023 PSATS Salary…
IRS Announces 2024 Business Mileage Rate
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has released the 2024 standard mileage rate for the business use of a vehicle. As of January 1, 2024, the rate will be 67 cents per mile driven for business use, up 1.5 cents from 2023. …
IFO Estimates Steep Drop for 2023 Natural Gas Impact Fees
The Independent Fiscal Office estimates that the 2023 natural gas impact fees will total $174 million, 37.6% lower than 2022. The primary reason is a much lower average annual price of natural gas compared to 2022. In addition, wells are…
Townships Receive Recruitment Incentives for Law Enforcement
Several townships found out they will receive funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to help hire more police officers. This is part of an announcement that grant funds will hire and train an estimated 225 vacant law…
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
The state Department of Transportation has announced that Round 1A of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) is open for online proposal submissions. Fifty-six projects in 37 counties were selected in Round 1, totaling $34.8 million in funding to expand…
Commonwealth Certifies 2023 Municipal Election Results
The Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt certified the official results of the 2023 municipal election yesterday. Click here for the press release.
2024 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show
By now, you or your township should have received the registration guide for the 2024 PSATS Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show scheduled for April 14-17 in Hershey. The PSATS annual conference is the state’s premier local government educational…
