Takac emphasizes the importance of farmland preservation

(Oct 04, 2023)

“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

 

Takac assists in purchase of leaf collection truck in Snow Shoe Borough

(Oct 03, 2023)

“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

 

Takac appointed to serve on PA House Education Committee

(Oct 03, 2023)

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

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 3

(Oct 03, 2023)

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 3 Read more

 

Snow Shoe Borough receives new leaf collection truck

(Sep 26, 2023)

“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

 

Takac leads grant efforts, joins Snow Shoe Borough officials for delivery of new leaf collection truck

(Sep 25, 2023)

“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

 

Pennsylvania students must get a quality education regardless of their zip code | Opinion

(Sep 22, 2023)

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

 

Now is the time to invest in public schools across the state

(Sep 18, 2023)

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!

(Sep 12, 2023)

Community Development Financial Institutions, Pennsylvania House Fellowship Program, Shredding Event, and More! Read more

 

Borough of State College to receive PennDOT grant

(Aug 25, 2023)

“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

 

Centre County to receive conditional award for EV charging station infrastructure

(Aug 17, 2023)

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

 

College Township to receive grant from Green Light-Go Program

(Aug 15, 2023)

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!

(Aug 08, 2023)

State's Budget and H.B. 1100 Signed, Fighting for Rural Schools, Bike Rodeo, and More! Read more

 

House Majority Leadership sound SOS on education in Centre County

(Aug 02, 2023)

“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 seeks to help students with back-to-school donation drive

(Jul 27, 2023)

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

 

Takac discusses cleaner energy, electric vehicles

(Jul 26, 2023)

“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

 

Takac: Moving State Fleets to Electric Vehicles a No-Brainer

(Jul 26, 2023)

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!

(Jul 11, 2023)

Funding for Penn State, Reforming Cyber Charter Schools, and Grants Available Now! Read more

 

Advocating for Public Education Funding, Supporting the Fairness Act, and More!

(Jul 06, 2023)

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

 

Takac: Budget invests in better jobs, schools, communities; represents progress, building a solid foundation

(Jul 06, 2023)

“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 emphasizes the importance of farmland preservation
Oct 04, 2023

Takac assists in purchase of leaf collection truck in Snow Shoe Borough
Oct 03, 2023

Takac appointed to serve on PA House Education Committee
Oct 03, 2023

Grants available as of Tuesday, Oct. 3
Oct 03, 2023

Snow Shoe Borough receives new leaf collection truck
Sep 26, 2023

Takac leads grant efforts, joins Snow Shoe Borough officials for delivery of new leaf collection truck
Sep 25, 2023

Pennsylvania students must get a quality education regardless of their zip code | Opinion
Sep 22, 2023

Now is the time to invest in public schools across the state
Sep 18, 2023

Community Development Financial Institutions, Pennsylvania House Fellowship Program, Shredding Event, and More!
Sep 12, 2023

Borough of State College to receive PennDOT grant
Aug 25, 2023

Centre County to receive conditional award for EV charging station infrastructure
Aug 17, 2023

College Township to receive grant from Green Light-Go Program
Aug 15, 2023

State's Budget and H.B. 1100 Signed, Fighting for Rural Schools, Bike Rodeo, and More!
Aug 08, 2023

House Majority Leadership sound SOS on education in Centre County
Aug 02, 2023

Takac seeks to help students with back-to-school donation drive
Jul 27, 2023

Takac discusses cleaner energy, electric vehicles
Jul 26, 2023

Takac: Moving State Fleets to Electric Vehicles a No-Brainer
Jul 26, 2023

Funding for Penn State, Reforming Cyber Charter Schools, and Grants Available Now!
Jul 11, 2023

Advocating for Public Education Funding, Supporting the Fairness Act, and More!
Jul 06, 2023

Takac: Budget invests in better jobs, schools, communities; represents progress, building a solid foundation
Jul 06, 2023