The House Local Govt Committee is holding a hearing about posting public information. The PA News Media Association argues for maintaining the monopoly on forcing taxpayers to pay for ads placed in their print and/or digital editions to disseminate public information. Agree?
Should public information come with a price tag? We don't think so! š«
Let's bring transparency into the 21st century! Contact your state senator & urge them to support SB 194. Let's make public information free & accessible for everyone! #Transparency#LocalGovernment
āThe natural gas impact fee provides critical financial support to communities across Pennsylvania,āāÆsaid @PSATS executive director David Sanko. āThese funds enable townships and other municipalities to invest in key priorities.ā
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Public information should not come with a price tag [opinion]
Imagine a Pennsylvania where local governments can reach more people than ever before!
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Public info shouldnāt come with a price tag.
Outdated PA law requires notices in print papers, used only by 9% of residents (and dropping).
SB 194 gives local govs flexibility, including posting online where people look.
Support transparency. Back SB 194. palegis.us/legislation/billsā¦
There's a new episode of #DaveTalk on TVN! WATCH Dave explore the vital issues of Public Safety & Education. Donāt miss Daveās take on creating a safer, smarter community. Tune in to learn how PSATSā educational resources can enhance your townās growth.
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All Disasters Are Local!
@GovernorShapiro declared a disaster emergency for 21 counties due to effects from Tropical Storm Debby. Affected areas must participate in preliminary damage assessments to coordinate recovery efforts.
Townships should coordinate with local EMA.
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Its time for the Township Video Network's (TVN) Question of the Week!
āIs There a Process To Destroy Old Records?ā
The simple answer is, yes, but click below to learn the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's process for records destruction. youtube.com/watch?v=5oNe7ARGā¦
The PA House passed a bill to set a flat annual fee on PA's EV drivers that'll increase over the years, 190-12. It heads back to the Senate. SB 656 sets the fee at $200 in 2025 & up to $286 by 2030. Plug-ins would pay 25% of that.
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Not only does Harrisburg want to tell you how to run your townships...they think they know how you should live your life! Tell your State Representatives to OPPOSE STATEWIDE ZONING MANDATES!
Donāt let Harrisburg bureaucrats dictate housing in your community and alter its character! The PA House may soon vote to create statewide zoning. ACT NOW: contact your state rep. to oppose the mandates. Has your community gotten it wrong?
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It Training Tuesday on the PSATS Township Video Network!
Today's guest, @EckertSeamans' Morgan Madden talks about the upcoming Secretary/Manager Summit in Boalsburg, Centre County, June 18 and 19.
Check it out:
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It's out! June's Township News:
Meet Jay Wilkes, our new president.
š Celebrate Excellence Award winners
š£ļø Insights from state legislators
šø Captivating photos
āļø Solar and zoning
š° TEMA: theory meets action.
š Access digital edition at psats.org
It's a full house in South Manheim Twp., Schuylkill County attending the first in-person PennDOT LTAP Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Basics Workshop. Led by @PSATS Instructor, Amanda Reitbauer Project Engineer @CEDARVILLE_eng
NEPA MPO LTAP Storymap arcg.is/1fSfrqt
PSATS Board/staff, DC bound. We met w/ PA Congressional delegation about key issues facing our local communities and shared constituents. We also joined other state township associations via the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT)
@JohnFetterman@SenBobCasey
PA township officials take action! 41 resolutions adopted at #PSATSConf and set our policy priorities for the next 5 years. These resolutions guide our advocacy efforts in Harrisburg & DC. Full details & past resolutions: psats.org/psats-resolutions/ā¦#LocalGov
PennDOT maintains the 3rd most bridges in the U.S. & 5th-largest road network. But did you know PA local govāts own addtāl 6,600 bridges & 80K roadway miles? I was happy to join @PSATSā recent conf. to talk PA infrastructure, what @GovernorShapiro has done so far & whatās ahead.