The state Department of Environmental Protection announced a new grant round to support municipal recycling programs under Section 902 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling, and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (Act 101). Townships, councils of governments, or similar entities established by…

The state Department of Transportation and PSATS are accepting submissions for Pennsylvania municipalities for the annual Build a Better Mousetrap competition until March 1. The award is for solutions that employees have designed, built, or adapted that innovate maintenance, equipment, or processes…

Vice President Kamala Harris announced yesterday that Pennsylvania will receive more than $200 million in new federal funding for water infrastructure. The funds come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Pennsylvania’s share will be distributed through PENNVEST. The funds can…

In Saturday’s Pennsylvania Bulletin, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission published notice of a tentative order to address public notification and processes for the sale of municipal or authority-owned water and wastewater systems under Act 12 of 2016. PUC is accepting public input on these proposed changes until March 18.  …

USDA Rural Development funds available through the Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program to provide clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, and storm water drainage in eligible rural areas.   Townships with populations of 10,000 or less are…

Ever wonder how Pennsylvania’s state and local taxes compare to other states? The Independent Fiscal Office has released State and Local Tax Revenues, A 50 State Comparison, which compares states by their per capita tax burden. Comparing the total local…

The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 1,519 acres on 22 farms in 11 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. The newly preserved farms are located in townships in Adams, Centre,…

America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Join the celebration by approving a sample commemorative resolution at an upcoming meeting (should you choose). Click here for a…

The state Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced the availability of $379.4 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Pennsylvania is eligible for up to $10.4…

The PSATS team is working with the state House of Representatives to address issues that short- term rentals create for townships. If your township has had problems, please let us know so we can share! Has your township passed ordinances to address…