As Sunshine Week comes to a close, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) applauds Senators Ryan Aumont (Lancaster) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (York) for proposing legislation to require newspapers to disclose the cost incurred by local governments due to mandatory legal advertising. "The way we get news has changed, but legal advertising laws … [Read more...] about Shine a Light on Legal Ad Costs: PSATS Backs Transparency Initiative
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Spring into Action with Grants, Awards, and Resources
Spring is a time for renewal, and here at the Montgomery County Association of Township Officials (MCATO), we're blooming with resources to help your township thrive! Grant Opportunities Abound! Spring is prime time for many infrastructure projects. Don't miss out on Community Facilities Loans and Grants available to support critical improvements … [Read more...] about Spring into Action with Grants, Awards, and Resources
September 2023 Legislative Update
Congressional Outlook The House and Senate are in session this week, returning Tuesday after the Yom Kippur holiday. Lawmakers have just five days left to pass a short-term continuing resolution (CR) until federal government funding runs out beginning the first day of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, on October 1. Congressional leaders must maximize every legislative moment as the … [Read more...] about September 2023 Legislative Update
July 2023 Legislative Update
Congressional Outlook The House and Senate are in session. This week marks the final week Congress is in session before the month-long August recess begins. Appropriators have released the bill text and summaries of all 12 spending bills in the House, with only the Labor-HHS-Education and Commerce-Justice-Science bills awaiting full committee markups. This week, … [Read more...] about July 2023 Legislative Update
CARES Act Benefits Local Government & School Districts
Please see the link below to access an article regarding the CARE Act, specifically how it benefits local government. Read the article on Envisio website … [Read more...] about CARES Act Benefits Local Government & School Districts