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“Following the Civil War, Pennsylvanians from rural communities united to form the Grange, allowing them to advocate for rural communities, as well as the agricultural industry,” Conklin said. “Today, we have more than 170 chapters of the Grange and approximately 5,700 members. Thanks to these members uniting, we’re able to advance policies that make investments in rural communities and the agriculture industry, one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries. As a sixth-degree member of the Grange and as state representative for the 77th Legislative District, I will work to ensure that we continue to uplift the Grange, rural communities, and the agriculture industry.” Read more
“Agriculture is one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries and a major industry in Centre County,” Conklin said. “With more than 1,023 farms that span 149,858 acres and Centre County farms selling agricultural products valued at more than $91 million, we have the opportunity to invest in the agriculture industry to ensure it continues to grow, as well as support businesses in the central Pennsylvania region.” Read more
“With $116,927 awarded to fire companies and EMS providers in the 77th Legislative District, we ensure firefighters and EMS providers have the resources to respond to emergencies in Centre County, thereby protecting the safety of our residents,” Conklin said. “While the number of firefighters and EMS providers are on the decline, calls for service have more than tripled since 1984. With increases in calls, there’s more strain on rural fire companies and EMS providers, such as those in the 77th Legislative District. As such, we must ensure that we adequately fund our fire companies and EMS providers so that they may continue their life-saving work.” Read more
“This funding to Penn State will conserve flora and fauna in Pennsylvania, as well as preserve our biodiversity,” Conklin said. “With these projects in Centre County and across Pennsylvania, we have the opportunity to preserve environmental resources that help Centre County and all of our commonwealth flourish.” Read more
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“Through Gov. Shapiro’s proposals to increase investments in public education and higher education, we have the opportunity to invest in our children’s futures, ensuring they not only succeed, but also have access to higher education that’s affordable,” Conklin said. “With a 4.2% increase in BEF and 4.3% increase in SEF for Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, children will have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their ZIP code. More so, with a 5% increase for Penn State and consolidation of PASSHE and community colleges, we ensure the affordability of higher education, making it more accessible for Pennsylvanians.” Read more
“With this grant, we have the opportunity to preserve water and reduce pollution,” Representative Scott Conklin said. “We are at a pivotal moment where water preservation and pollution reduction transcends the borders of Centre County, reaching as far as the Chesapeake Bay. With water pollution increasing, we must begin addressing this issue locally to protect our environment and ensure our water is of the highest quality.” Read more
“With this grant, we have the opportunity to preserve water and reduce pollution,” Conklin said. “We are at a pivotal moment where water preservation and pollution reduction transcends the borders of Centre County, reaching as far as the Chesapeake Bay. With water pollution increasing, we must begin addressing this issue locally to protect our environment and ensure our water is of the highest quality.” Read more
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“This funding for Penn State will invest in the agricultural industry, allowing one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries to grow,” Conklin said. “By investing in research at Penn State, we support pioneering research from Penn State’s students, faculty and staff, as well as take the opportunity to make the agricultural industry more environmentally sustainable. We need to be vigilant in seeking ways to make this thriving and powerful industry more sustainable for the future. The new grants will fund projects to help us remediate abandoned coal mine land, identify lands that could be suitable for solar energy production, and develop other projects to move us toward greater sustainability. Through these grants, we will make an impact on the industry, helping farmers across the commonwealth.” Read more
“It is on us, as state legislators, and faculty and staff at Penn State, to lead by example so that students feel supported on campus. With this funding from PDE, we’ll support sexual violence prevention and support survivors on campus,” Conklin said. Read more
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“With one in five women and one in 16 men being sexually assaulted while pursuing higher education, we must work to prevent sexual assault, harassment and violence on campus so that students feel safe on campus,” Conklin said. “It is on us, as state legislators, and faculty and staff at Penn State, to lead by example so that students feel supported on campus. With this funding from PDE, we’ll support sexual violence prevention and support survivors on campus. As state representative for the 77th Legislative District, I remain committed to advocating for victims of sexual violence.” Read more
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“By providing infrastructure for EVs, we make EVs more accessible for rural Pennsylvanians, but also to those who travel through central Pennsylvania so they may charge their vehicles,” Conklin said. “Rural areas cover 97% of the country’s land and with the lack of EV charging stations in rural Pennsylvania, it poses a barrier for rural Pennsylvanians and travelers with EVs. Through this funding, we will address this barrier by building up infrastructure at one of Pennsylvania’s largest universities.” Read more
Added Conklin: "More so, by transitioning Penn State's fleet to EVs, we help decrease emissions in Centre County, making Pennsylvania's fleets closer to achieving zero emissions." Read more
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