“This investment will help Snow Shoe Borough manage its leaf collection while saving time and money, improving safety, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents,” Takac said. “I believe it`s important to invest in all of our communities, especially those in rural Pennsylvania. I promised to help support all residents of the 82nd Legislative District and am pleased to have helped deliver this much-needed funding.” Read more
“This investment will help Snow Shoe Borough manage its leaf collection while saving time and money, improving safety, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents,” Takac said. “I believe it’s important to invest in all of our communities, especially those in rural Pennsylvania. I promised to help support all residents of the 82nd Legislative District and am pleased to have helped deliver this much-needed funding.” Read more
Nearly all of the school districts I represent in Centre County are underfunded, creating serious challenges for students, teachers and administrators, and we are not alone. In fact, more than 80% of all school districts in Pennsylvania are underfunded, according to an analysis published by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Read more
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For far too long, public school funding has relied too heavily on local property taxes and taxpayers. Yet many of those taxpayers and communities, especially in rural areas, are already struggling, and putting that financial burden on them is not only unfair and unsustainable, but unconstitutional. It is our duty as state legislators to remedy this situation for students, educators and taxpayers. Read more
Community Development Financial Institutions, Pennsylvania House Fellowship Program, Shredding Event, and More! Read more
“This new pedestrian bridge in Walnut Springs Park enhances the safety of the residents who use these trails, while protecting the natural environment of this unique park, which connects the Borough of State College and Thompson Woods Nature Preserve in College Township,” Takac said. “I continue to work to fund projects in the 82nd Legislative District and Centre County that improve quality of life and showcase the best of the central PA region.” Read more
In the first round of conditional awards, TA Operating LLC, located at 875 N. Eagle Valley Road along Exit 158 of Interstate 80 in Milesburg, will receive more than $1 million in funding for planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining EV charging stations. FirstEnergy (West Penn Power) will serve as the electric utility partner for the EV charging sites. Read more
Green Light-Go grants reimburse municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. The grants will be funded through appropriations in the 2023-24 state budget. Read more
State's Budget and H.B. 1100 Signed, Fighting for Rural Schools, Bike Rodeo, and More! Read more
“As we’ve visited communities around Pennsylvania, one thing is clear: every community – rural, urban or suburban – they all want the best opportunities for their students,” Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila/Delaware, said. “And as a state we owe them that much. It is enshrined in our Constitution. We need to start living up to the promise we make our students and the promise we’ve made in our state’s future.” Read more
Takac’s office is accepting the following items as donations: backpacks, erasers, pens, pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, markers, sticky notes, glue sticks, composition books, pencil boxes, spiral notebooks, tissues, scissors, three-ring binders and crayons. All items must be new. Read more
“The shift to EVs isn’t just climate-saving, it’s cost saving,” Takac said. “As elected officials, we often have to make difficult decisions. The shift to EVs is not one of them.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Paul Takac joined Executive Dir. David Masur to present Penn Environment’s report: Electric Vehicles Save Money for Government Fleets. The report outlines the environmental benefits and cost savings of replacing the state’s fleet of gasoline and diesel light-duty vehicles with electric vehicles. Takac says with an estimated $360 million savings to taxpayers in the first 10 years, an electric fleet is a no-brainer. Read more
Funding for Penn State, Reforming Cyber Charter Schools, and Grants Available Now! Read more
Over the past two weeks, I’ve been busy in Harrisburg with budget negotiations. During my time there, I’ve continued to advocate for the Fairness Act, raising the minimum wage, enhancing accessibility at parks and recreation facilities, and more. Continue reading to learn more about my work in Harrisburg, plus a new deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and upcoming mobile office hours. Read more
“The budget increases funding for public education by $714 million, including more than $67.6 million in Basic Education and Special Education funding for schools that serve students in the 82nd Legislative District, an increase of over $5.1 million or 8.1%,” Takac said. “With these historic investments, we are beginning to address the inequities in Pennsylvania’s school funding system, which the Commonwealth Court recently declared unconstitutional. This funding helps public schools without raising property taxes and placing the burden on local residents. However, we must continue to work to meet our constitutional obligation to fairly and fully fund our public schools so that every child has the opportunity to succeed.” Read more
Takac’s bill would update state law to allow the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to transmit information from the voluntary Veterans Registry to veteran and community outreach partners that participate with the Pennsylvania VETConnect Program. Read more
Takac said the budget bill builds on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget to provide for increased investments in education and fair funding to school districts; mental health services and solar power; grants to help provide fresh, nutritious food in both rural and urban low-income neighborhoods; expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program; investments in infrastructure, veterans and seniors’ programs; tax credits for teachers, police officers and nurses; and additional investments in first responders and 911 call centers. Read more
Takac said the goal of IIPC is to help identify and develop strategic projects and investments that will help showcase Pennsylvania’s key role in the founding and development of the nation and that will have lasting positive cultural, historical, civic, educational and economic benefits for years to come. Read more
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