Penn State receives $60,000 grant for sexual assault, harassment, violence prevention

(Jan 23, 2024)

“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

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16

(Jan 16, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16 Read more

 

Penn State receiving $3.3M grant for EVs, infrastructure

(Jan 11, 2024)

“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

 

Penn State gets $3.3M state grant to add electric vehicles, infrastructure to campus

(Jan 11, 2024)

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

 

Conklin, Takac announce $60,000 to combat food insecurity at Penn State

(Jan 11, 2024)

“As the cost of tuition and meals continues to increase on campuses across the country, we must ensure students have access to food so that they may succeed,” Conklin said. “With 39% of undergraduate students being low-income, many students struggle with accessing affordable food. Through this funding, Penn State will have the opportunity to further combat food insecurity, ensuring its students feel secure, rather than hungry, while attending their classes. The cost of higher education already poses a barrier to students, and we should not allow hunger to pose an additional barrier.” Read more

 

Conklin, Takac announce more than $3 million in funding for EVs, infrastructure

(Jan 10, 2024)

“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

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9

(Jan 09, 2024)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9 Read more

 

Conklin Appointed State House Commerce Committee Chair

(Jan 09, 2024)

“Through legislation, such as H.B. 1201, we have the opportunity to keep Pennsylvania open for business, all while protecting consumers’ right to privacy," Conklin said in a statement. "Most recently, Cambridge Analytica posed a threat to national security when it utilized users’ data to disseminate misinformation on American elections, as well as the United Kingdom’s referendum on Brexit. As such, we must protect consumers’ privacy, in addition to fending off interference in our elections.” Read more

 

Discovery Space, Centre County Historical Society Awarded State Grants

(Jan 09, 2024)

“Through this grant, we continue to support Pennsylvanians’ opportunities to learn more about the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, said of the funding to Discovery Space, which is located in his 77th District. Read more

 

Nearly $320,000 in State Funds to Aid Watershed Restoration Projects in Centre County

(Jan 09, 2024)

“With this grant from DEP, we will restore the Bald Eagle Creek Watershed to provide for stormwater management, keeping Taylor Township residents safer from the risks of flooding,” state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, said. “Conserving and restoring the watershed will also further protect our Centre County environment.” Read more

 

'It's time to work together!' Centre Co. lawmaker discusses election reform, voter confidence

(Jan 09, 2024)

“Rather than giving misinformation, maybe what they should do is go to work at the elections office and find out how it works. There are two audits done in every county, after every election. All these things are there. Rather than trying to disenfranchise voters, it is time that elected officials sit down and work together in getting confidence back in the system.” Read more

 

Two Centre County watershed projects receive funding from Pennsylvania DEP

(Jan 09, 2024)

“With this grant from DEP, we will restore the Bald Eagle Creek Watershed to provide for stormwater management, keeping Taylor Township residents safer from the risks of flooding,” Conklin said in a press release. “Conserving and restoring the watershed will also further protect our Centre County environment.” Read more

 

More than $108,000 awarded to restore Bald Eagle Creek Watershed

(Jan 05, 2024)

“With this grant from DEP, we will restore the Bald Eagle Creek Watershed to provide for stormwater management, keeping Taylor Township residents safer from the risks of flooding,” Conklin said. “Conserving and restoring the watershed will also further protect our Centre County environment.” Read more

 

Conklin appointed to serve as House Commerce Committee chair

(Jan 03, 2024)

“Now, as chair of the Commerce Committee, I will work to drive Pennsylvania’s economy forward,” Conklin said. “Through legislation, such as H.B. 1201, we have the opportunity to keep Pennsylvania open for business, all while protecting consumers’ right to privacy. Most recently, Cambridge Analytica posed a threat to national security when it utilized users’ data to disseminate misinformation on American elections, as well as the United Kingdom’s referendum on Brexit. As such, we must protect consumers’ privacy, in addition to fending off interference in our elections.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3

(Jan 03, 2024)

Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3 Read more

 

CFA awards more than $2.8 million to the 77th Legislative District

(Dec 19, 2023)

“These grants will replace the stormwater system, water system, and sanitary sewer system on Calder Way,” he said. “By doing so, we make investments in Centre County’s infrastructure to prevent flooding during storms, improve access to drinking water, and improve waste disposal.” Read more

 

Legislation signed to extend temporary regulations for civil service

(Dec 14, 2023)

“As the OA requires more time to make recommendations on amendments to Act 71 of 2018, which reformed civil service in Pennsylvania, this legislation would allow more time for the OA to make such recommendations by extending the current temporary regulations,” Conklin, said. “OA is currently in the process of making recommendations and without this legislation, the temporary regulations would expire before OA completes its recommendations.” Read more

 

Conklin votes for legislation to show solidarity with Ukraine

(Dec 13, 2023)

“Today, Pennsylvania takes a stand with the people of Ukraine,” Conklin said. “By passing the Restriction for Associations with Russia and Belarus Act, we show solidarity with Ukrainians abroad, as well as those in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., and to all those who value their freedom. Our commonwealth will not be complicit in war crimes and the violations of international law perpetrated by the Russian and Belarusian governments.” Read more

 

Legislation to extend temporary regulations for civil service reported out of committee

(Dec 12, 2023)

“As the OA requires more time to make recommendations on amendments to Act 71 of 2018, which reformed civil service in Pennsylvania, this legislation would allow more time for the OA to make such recommendations by extending the current temporary regulations,” said Conklin, D-Centre. “OA is currently in the process of making recommendations and without this legislation, the temporary regulations would expire before OA completes its recommendations.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12 Read more

 

Penn State receives $60,000 grant for sexual assault, harassment, violence prevention
Jan 23, 2024

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 16
Jan 16, 2024

Penn State receiving $3.3M grant for EVs, infrastructure
Jan 11, 2024

Penn State gets $3.3M state grant to add electric vehicles, infrastructure to campus
Jan 11, 2024

Conklin, Takac announce $60,000 to combat food insecurity at Penn State
Jan 11, 2024

Conklin, Takac announce more than $3 million in funding for EVs, infrastructure
Jan 10, 2024

Grants available as of Tuesday, Jan. 9
Jan 09, 2024

Conklin Appointed State House Commerce Committee Chair
Jan 09, 2024

Discovery Space, Centre County Historical Society Awarded State Grants
Jan 09, 2024

Nearly $320,000 in State Funds to Aid Watershed Restoration Projects in Centre County
Jan 09, 2024

'It's time to work together!' Centre Co. lawmaker discusses election reform, voter confidence
Jan 09, 2024

Two Centre County watershed projects receive funding from Pennsylvania DEP
Jan 09, 2024

More than $108,000 awarded to restore Bald Eagle Creek Watershed
Jan 05, 2024

Conklin appointed to serve as House Commerce Committee chair
Jan 03, 2024

Grants available as of Wednesday, Jan. 3
Jan 03, 2024

CFA awards more than $2.8 million to the 77th Legislative District
Dec 19, 2023

Legislation signed to extend temporary regulations for civil service
Dec 14, 2023

Conklin votes for legislation to show solidarity with Ukraine
Dec 13, 2023

Legislation to extend temporary regulations for civil service reported out of committee
Dec 12, 2023

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12
Dec 12, 2023