If your municipality’s pension is managed by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS) and you have not received your 2019 statement, the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recommends that you omit all pension data in the Trust…

The state Department of Transportation is asking for township officials to share their feedback on its 12-Year Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and the Freight Movement Plan. These plans help PennDOT develop its funding and project priorities for the future.   This year,…

The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was 7.3%, a full point above the January national unemployment rate of 6.3%. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work –…

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has provided results from recent public water system sampling for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Of the identified systems, 65% did not have detectable levels of PFAS. Of those with detectable PFAS, seven…

2021 Virtual Conference Workshops Access – $99.00   Whether you are missing coming to Hershey for PSATS’ 2021 Annual Educational Conference or have not yet had the opportunity to attend the State Association’s Annual Educational Conference, PSATS has a great offer…

Gov. Tom Wolf has created a commission to explore comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania’s road and bridge system. PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko has been appointed to the commission to represent townships and local government.   Wolf proposes phasing out…

Pennsylvania American Water is accepting applications for its 2021 Environmental Grant program until March 31. Funds are for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore, or protect watersheds, surface water, and groundwater supplies within the Pennsylvania American Water Service area….

Yesterday, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, into law.   As previously reported, $13.722 billion will be coming to Pennsylvania, including $936 million to be shared between townships, boroughs,…

Highmark is funding a $10 million grant program for Pennsylvania licensed emergency medical service agencies. The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundations is administering the grant funds, which must be used for the following: 1) equipment, including hardware and software, used to…

The state Department of Agriculture has added eight counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2021 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 34 counties.   Native to Asia, the spotted lanternfly…