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Final Reminder: PSATS Hosts Budget Briefing Today from 2-3 pm
PSATS’ Legislative Staff is hosting a FREE Members-Only budget briefing today, March 9, from 2-3 p.m. to help our members understand the proposal and the effect it will have on your township. This interactive session will provide a timeline of…
Reminder: DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails until 3/31
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase for maintenance and construction, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails…
Shapiro Gives First Budget Address
Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his first budget address yesterday before a joint session of the General Assembly. Shapiro unveiled a $44.4 billion proposed 2023-2024 state budget, an increase over the 2022-2023 adopted budget. Notably, the proposal does not include any…
Shapiro Budget Address Today, PSATS to Provide Webinar on Township Impact
Gov. Josh Shapiro will hold his first budget address today before a joint session of the House and Senate at 11:30 a.m. Click here to watch the livestream of Shapiro’s address. PSATS’ Legislative Staff will host a FREE members-only budget…
Have You Registered for Conference Yet?
If you haven’t yet registered for PSATS’ “Road to the Future” 100th Annual Conference, now is the time! The March and April supervisors meetings are your last chance to have your board approve your attendance. What’s more, the registration fee…
Norfolk Southern to Pay for Derailment Impacts
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that Norfolk Southern has made an initial commitment to pay for millions in damages resulting from the February 3 train derailment that impacted residents in Beaver and Lawrence Counties. This includes the emergency response costs incurred…
Reminder: Digitizing Municipal Records Class to be Held Tomorrow, 3/8
The Pennsylvania State Archives (PSA) invites township officials to attend a free Zoom session, Digitizing Municipal Records: a Practical Discussion, which is scheduled for tomorrow, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Speakers will present a broad overview of…
Attention, Township Parks and Rec Departments
Registration is open for the Pa. Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) 2023 Conference and Expo March 19-22 at the Hershey Lodge. Attendees will have access to: • more than 50 educational sessions, speakers, and general sessions to earn continuing education…
Last Day to File Township Nomination Petitions is March 7
Tuesday, March 7 is the final day for individuals to file nomination petitions for township offices that appear on the ballot in the 2023 municipal elections. Watch for a request soon from PSATS asking you to share information for which…
Shapiro Budget Address Tomorrow, Previews Tax Credit Plan
Gov. Josh Shapiro will hold his first budget address tomorrow before a joint session of the House and Senate. On Friday, Shapiro provided a preview of a three-year tax credit incentive of up to $2,500 for newly certified teachers, nurses,…
