Takac celebrates his first bill to provide veterans more efficient access to resources passing in the House

(Jun 07, 2023)

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 applauds PA House passage of state budget bill

(Jun 07, 2023)

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 discusses potential historical tourism and economic development projects at America250PA IIPC hearing in Centre County

(Jun 06, 2023)

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

 

Rep. Takac hosts press conference to announce $85,000 in funding for upgrades to Moshannon Community Center in Snow Shoe

(Jun 01, 2023)

Takac said the funds – which will be used to improve drainage and upgrade lighting, energy efficiency and accessibility – will enhance an important gathering place for the community. Read more

 

Takac announces series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program clinics throughout his district

(Apr 28, 2023)

State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, announced today a series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program clinics that his office will hold in Centre County throughout the month of May. Read more

 

GRANT MEMO: Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities For Your District

(Apr 13, 2023)

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Read more

 

Takac expresses support for State College Area School District students’ walkout to protest gun violence

(Apr 06, 2023)

State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, expressed his support for the State College Area School District students who participated in yesterday’s national walkout campaign to reject gun violence in schools. Read more

 

Rep. Takac announces more than $1.5M in grant awards for the new 82nd District, including $1.15M for the Mountaintop-Snow Shoe Area

(Mar 20, 2023)

Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, today announced additional grant awards from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for projects in the new 82nd Legislative District. Read more

 

Rep. Takac & Sen. Dush Announce over $517,000 Awarded to Centre County Infrastructure Projects and Emergency Services, and over $1M total

(Mar 16, 2023)

The grants were awarded to three Centre County infrastructure projects and emergency services. Read more

 

Takac: key investments will make change for Pa.

(Mar 07, 2023)

Poised to make change to Pennsylvania in this legislative session and beyond, Rep. Paul Takac said he supports the commonsense approach of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s inaugural state budget, including key investments in education, public safety, families and communities that will help transform the commonwealth. Read more

 

Pa. Legislative Climate Caucus announces 2023 leadership and legislative priorities

(Mar 03, 2023)

Harrisburg, March 3 – The bicameral, bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus has elected new officers for the 2023-24 legislative session. In addition, caucus members this week sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighting their priorities for the 2023-24 legislative session ahead of the governor’s 2023 budget address. The following members have been installed as Climate Caucus officers for 2023-24: Co-chairs: State Sen. Carolyn Comitta, D-Chester, and State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester Vice chairs, State Sen. Art Haywood, D-Montgomery/Phila., and State Rep. Nancy Guenst, D-Montgomery Secretaries: State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, D-Delaware/Montgomery, and State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre The caucus’s letter emphasizes the need to mitigate future impacts of climate change on communities and advance the causes of environmental, economic and educational justice in the Commonwealth, particularly in marginalized rural and urban communities that have been disproportionately affected by both severe weather and industrial pollution. Among its priorities, the caucus advocates for the restoration of full funding to the Department of Environmental Protection; continued funding for the Whole Home Repairs program; investments to increase resiliency and emergency energy storage capacity in communities; a commitment to codifying, funding and empowering the Office of Environmental Justice and the Read more

 

State Grant Opportunities

(Feb 23, 2023)

State grant programs now open for applications Read more

 

Policy Committee addresses needs for South Side neighborhood

(Feb 08, 2023)

“Those of us who live here know the challenges that we have faced, recently and stretching into the past, and I know – from my conversations with my colleagues – that many of these challenges are shared by other communities throughout Pennsylvania,” state Rep. Jess Benham said. Read more

 

Takac: more than $100,000 secured for local fire and rescue departments in House District 82

(Feb 06, 2023)

Continuing his work for the safety of his community, state Rep. Paul Takac announced today that local fire and emergency service departments in House District 82 will receive $103,285.68 in state grants. Read more

 

Takac: $165,000 awarded for Spring, Bald Eagle creeks restoration

(Jan 12, 2023)

Projects will aid watershed restoration Read more

 

Takac officially sworn in for first term in office

(Jan 03, 2023)

State Rep. Paul Takac took the oath of office in the state Capitol today to begin representing the 82nd Legislative District. Read more

 

Get quality health coverage at a low cost through Pennie

(Dec 02, 2022)

Pennsylvanians can enroll in 2023 health insurance coverage through Pennie now until Jan. 15, 2023. Last year, many Pennsylvanians enrolled in health insurance through a Pennie plan and paid lower monthly premiums due to premium subsidies included in the American Rescue Plan Act. The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act extended these subsidies until Jan. 1, 2026. Visit Pennie.com/connect or the Pennie Customer Service Call Center at 1-844-844-8040. Read more

 

Need help heating your home? Apply to LIHEAP this winter.

(Dec 02, 2022)

Pennsylvanians in need of energy assistance are encouraged to apply to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for 2022-2023 winter heating season. To see if you qualify, view the table via the link above, and click here to apply online using COMPASS. A paper application can also be found here . Everyone should be able to keep warm during the coldest months of the year, and LIHEAP is a true security blanket for those who are in need. Read more

 

PA Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property

(Dec 02, 2022)

Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Unclaimed property may include: Closed bank accounts Uncashed checks, including paychecks Lost stocks and bonds Contents of safe deposit boxes Proceeds from the demutualization of insurance companies Expired gift cards/gift certificates To find out if you have unclaimed property, search your name in the Unclaimed Property database at https://www.patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/ or call 1-800-222-2046. There is NO CHARGE to claim your unclaimed property. Read more

 

PennDOT is hiring for winter maintenance

(Dec 02, 2022)

PennDOT is currently hiring employees for the Winter Maintenance Program. Employees hired for the Winter Maintenance Program are critical to a safe winter season, and these temporary opportunities are an excellent pathway to a permanent career with PennDOT. For more information on how to apply, click here . Read more

 

Takac celebrates his first bill to provide veterans more efficient access to resources passing in the House
Jun 07, 2023

Takac applauds PA House passage of state budget bill
Jun 07, 2023

Takac discusses potential historical tourism and economic development projects at America250PA IIPC hearing in Centre County
Jun 06, 2023

Rep. Takac hosts press conference to announce $85,000 in funding for upgrades to Moshannon Community Center in Snow Shoe
Jun 01, 2023

Takac announces series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program clinics throughout his district
Apr 28, 2023

GRANT MEMO: Workforce Development, Infrastructure, and Housing Funding Opportunities For Your District
Apr 13, 2023

Takac expresses support for State College Area School District students’ walkout to protest gun violence
Apr 06, 2023

Rep. Takac announces more than $1.5M in grant awards for the new 82nd District, including $1.15M for the Mountaintop-Snow Shoe Area
Mar 20, 2023

Rep. Takac & Sen. Dush Announce over $517,000 Awarded to Centre County Infrastructure Projects and Emergency Services, and over $1M total
Mar 16, 2023

Takac: key investments will make change for Pa.
Mar 07, 2023

Pa. Legislative Climate Caucus announces 2023 leadership and legislative priorities
Mar 03, 2023

State Grant Opportunities
Feb 23, 2023

Policy Committee addresses needs for South Side neighborhood
Feb 08, 2023

Takac: more than $100,000 secured for local fire and rescue departments in House District 82
Feb 06, 2023

Takac: $165,000 awarded for Spring, Bald Eagle creeks restoration
Jan 12, 2023

Takac officially sworn in for first term in office
Jan 03, 2023

Get quality health coverage at a low cost through Pennie
Dec 02, 2022

Need help heating your home? Apply to LIHEAP this winter.
Dec 02, 2022

PA Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property
Dec 02, 2022

PennDOT is hiring for winter maintenance
Dec 02, 2022