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HARRISBURG, Nov. 15 – Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, released the following after House passage of H.B. 1461: “While I am pleased that this long-overdue funding for Penn State and our other state-related institutions is finally nearing completion and the governor’s signature, I am disappointed that continued resistance from many Pennsylvania Republicans has resulted in flat year-over-year funding rather than the much-needed increase requested by the universities and supported by both the Shapiro administration and by House and Senate Democrats. “State funding provides direct financial support to reduce tuition for Pennsylvania students and families. Therefore, this unnecessary delay has forced university administrators to make very difficult decisions -- decisions that have negatively impacted employees and their families, communities and vital programs across the commonwealth. This has been entirely due to the insertion of unrelated and divisive political issues by certain members of the Republican Caucus and their leaders. House Democrats voted on three separate occasions to increase support for Pennsylvania students, but each time fell short of the necessary two-thirds majority thanks to these harmful, politically motivated tactics. “As a member of the House Education Committee -- and as someone who is both a beneficiary of, and lifelong advocate for, public education -- I remain fully committed to doing Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 31 – State Reps. Paul Takac and Scott Conklin, D-Centre, announced the PA House of Representatives has passed legislation to provide funding to PA’s state-related universities. The bill would allocate more than $259 million to Penn State, $28 million to the Pennsylvania College of Technology, $165 million to the University of Pittsburgh, $169 million to Temple University, and $19 million to Lincoln University. The bill also would freeze tuition for the 2024-25 school year. It increases funding for Penn State by 7%. “House Bill 612 would provide the necessary funding for Penn State University and the other state-related universities,” Conklin said. “This will support Penn State students in Centre County and students all across Pennsylvania.” “For months I have been a strong and persistent advocate for finding a way to move forward with long-overdue funding for Penn State and the other world-class universities we support,” Takac said. “This unnecessary and politically driven impasse has created difficulty and uncertainty for not only students and their families, but also real hardship for employees, agencies, and communities across Pennsylvania. “I am hopeful that today’s bipartisan vote in the House is quickly followed by action in the Senate to finally resolve this urgent issue. While H.B. 612 is not ideal, it does Read more
I really love the district that I’m in. It truly represents the diversity of Centre County. I have everything north of I-80. I promised that I would represent the whole district, not just part of it. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 17 – State Reps. Joe Hohenstein, D-Phila.; Nancy Guenst, D-Montgomery; Paul Takac, D-Centre; Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster; Tarik Khan, D-Phila.; the PA Coalition for Trans Youth; Transgender Advocates Knowledgeable Empowering; NEPA Stands Up and allies held a rally for safe and equal schools on the state Capitol steps in Harrisburg on Tuesday. Speakers highlighted a package of bills that would protect students from gender-based discrimination, bullying and harassment, and provide inclusive accommodations and curriculum. The package includes: Legislation introduced by Guenst that would create a statewide policy for all public schools to prohibit student discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through anti-discrimination and harassment prevention and early intervention policies to create a supportive and equal opportunity learning environment. “Our children deserve to step into their learning environments across the commonwealth feeling safe and respected. No child should be made to feel less than their peers due to the real or perceived distinction of belonging to classes that do not currently hold statewide protections,” Guenst said. “This legislation would bridge the gaps currently being filled by individual school districts through policies that cover a wide spectrum; Read more
“As a member of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the former chair of the Centre region’s Public Safety Committee, I understand how important it is to support our local volunteer fire departments,” Takac said. “This grant to Citizens Hook and Ladder Company #1 in Milesburg will help support their efforts to protect the forest and wilderness areas of Centre County and to keep our communities safe.” Read more
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“These are two projects that I have been deeply involved with since my days serving on College Township Council and in the Centre Region Council of Governments,” Takac said. “This $511,600 in funding from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program will help ensure that these important projects continue to move forward and make these local treasures more accessible and enjoyable for residents of all ages. Rehabilitating Spring Creek Park and developing Musser Gap Greenway Trail will help showcase the best of Centre County and the central Pennsylvania region.” Read more
“It directly feeds into the economic benefit, especially our rural communities,” state Rep. Paul Takac (D., Centre) told Spotlight PA of the outdoor recreation industry. Read more
“Pennsylvania is blessed with over 7.3 million acres of farmland,” Takac said. “It’s critically important that we protect and preserve that vital resource and our rich agricultural heritage, while also continuing to support Pennsylvania’s No. 1 industry. Agriculture generates over $132 billion annually. Thanks to the efforts of the Centre County Farmland Trust and the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania, we’ll highlight and celebrate the success of farmland preservation here in the Pennsylvania Capitol throughout October.” 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
In addition to fairly funding schools, Takac will also work with the House Appropriations Committee to ensure sustainable funding for Pennsylvania’s state-related universities, including Penn State, whose largest campus, University Park, lies within the 82nd Legislative District. Read more
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“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
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
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“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
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