While there are still no published updates relative to rules or eligibility standards from US Treasury for ARP funds, PSATS has learned from NATaT that the U.S. Treasury is not going to require ID.me registration for Non-Entitlement Units (communities with populations less than 50,000) and that they are working on a more “user friendly” reporting system.  We will keep…

Gov. Tom Wolf, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont have agreed to share crime gun data to prevent gun violence and enhance public safety. The agreement allows law enforcement agencies from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and…

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is installing a large-scale fiber optic broadband network in the eastern part of its system to enhance its communication capacity. The 220-mile fiber optic network will extend broadband to underserved areas and generate non-toll revenue through a partnership with…

More resolutions are coming in from County Conventions.  It’s not too late to register for PSATS’ 2021 Business Meeting next week in Hershey! Click here to learn more!  

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) announced the new FEMA Disaster Mitigation Grants, called the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This program helps communities implement hazard mitigation measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future disasters….

Pennsylvania American Water has awarded 100 fire companies grants of $500 each through its Firefighting Support Program. The grants are a thank-you for the valuable service fire departments provide to the community.   Pennsylvania American Water President Mike Doran said, “Water…

The law firm of Nauman Smith will hold a free webinar on Wednesday, October 13, from noon to 1 p.m. on Addressing Frequent Issues under the Right-to-Know Law. The session will provide helpful tips on resolving common issues in the public records process. The session will…

Registration for the PennDOT Virtual Innovation Days event is now open. This FREE event is scheduled for Nov. 2-4, 2021, featuring 12 sessions over the course of the 3-day event. For additional details, including the complete event schedule and registration…

The QuickBooks Beginners classes on 10/12 and 10/19 are going to one virtual option. The one day class is now going to a two half-day class. The first half of the virtual class will be held the morning of the…