HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 – State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, is celebrating a major win for rural businesses and workers with the passage of H.B. 1667 in the Pennsylvania House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill clears the way to unlock $50 million in private capital investment through the Rural Jobs Investment Tax Credit. Takac said H.B. 1667 clarifies and corrects language that prevented the Department of Community and Economic Development from launching round two of RJITC funding, which the General Assembly reauthorized in last year’s budget. “The Rural Jobs Investment Tax Credit is a proven, popular, and powerful example of a public-private partnership that rewards successful job creation by creating additional incentives to attract private investment in our rural businesses and communities. My bill helps free up $50 million dollars that is ready and waiting to help rural businesses expand and create jobs where they are needed most,” Takac said. “By removing barriers, this bill ensures that more PA businesses can access capital investments, keep people working, and strengthen our economy.” Takac emphasized that H.B. 1667 not only restores the Legislature’s intent but improves transparency and program delivery. “This is about making sure our communities receive the support they need by making it easier to access capital, keep people working, and strengthen local Read more
Date: Friday, November 7 th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Location: State College YMCA, 677 West Whitehall Road, State College, PA 16801 As a thank you to our veteran community, I’m proud to partner with the Centre County YMCA to provide an appreciation lunch for Veterans and Military Personnel. We’ll have lunch, giveaways, a guest speaker, and more! Read more
Details: Sunday, October 19 th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Location: Howard United Methodist Church, 144 Main Street, Howard, PA 16841 I’m proud to partner with Centre County PAWS and Penn State to bring affordable care to the district. A huge thank you to our partners at the Howard United Methodist Church for hosting us. PAWS will be providing a low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic, while Penn State will be providing free flu vaccines, and information about ticks and tick-borne diseases. Read more
Join my tele-town hall to ask questions about community and state issues, and hear updates from Harrisburg and across the district! We'll send out a district wide phone call, and you can join in and ask questions. Details: Thursday, October 16 th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Read more
STATE COLLEGE, Sept. 17 -- State Rep. Paul Takac today issued the following statement on the announcement of the final report by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to recommend closure of SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp: “ I am thoroughly disappointed, frustrated and angry. The negative impacts of this misguided and harmful decision to close SCI Rockview and Quehanna will hit immediately, and, for many, the ripples will continue to resonate for a lifetime. “ I, along with many others – on both sides of the aisle – lobbied and advocated for months to keep both facilities open. From the moment our community learned about the initial recommendations in February, I have done everything I could to try to prevent this from happening and to mitigate the harm that it would cause, including holding multiple public forums in our community, talking directly to our neighbors, holding dozens of meetings and conversations with Corrections and other agencies, as well as speaking directly with the administration, even as recently as late last week. “ Unfortunately, those arguments fell on deaf ears, and we are left with this misguided decision made by out-of-touch bureaucrats in Harrisburg who failed to meaningfully engage with the public beyond minimum requirements and who did not even care to visit the facilities before recommending their closure. “ Read more
Dear Neighbor, The transition from summer to fall is always one of my favorite times of the year. The energy and excitement of back to school, the countless local festivals and celebrations, and the return of milder weather always seems to energize me. And as always, we have been very busy and hard at work – here’s a bit about what we’ve been up to lately! Paul PA State Budget Update Read more
“Millions of people raised in rural communities know how unique and important these communities are in helping shape their lives,” said event host Rep. Paul Takac, who represents a large rural area of Centre County. “Some of our local communities are struggling, and we wanted to learn from the experience and knowledge Centroid has gained from over 45 years of building a successful, world-class business. By concentrating on creating more job opportunities in rural PA we can help Pennsylvania compete – and win – in the global economy. Our job is to harness the tremendous potential of small businesses like Centroid to help create and sustain good, high-paying jobs right here in Pennsylvania.” Read more
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STATE COLLEGE, July 15 – In a major stride toward modernizing regional operations and advancing Pennsylvania’s clean energy objectives, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, today announced the awarding of $67,524 in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to the Centre Region Council of Governments and Penn State University. The Centre Region Council of Governments received two grants totaling $43,850—$15,000 to purchase two electric passenger vehicles for Centre Region Code Administration site visits, and $28,850 to install electric-vehicle charging stations for municipal fleet use. Meanwhile, Penn State secured $23,674 to add four electric passenger vehicles and one electric passenger van to its Housing and Food Services fleet. “Despite many challenges, our region continues to take real steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable future,” Takac said. “By investing in electric vehicles and charging stations, the Centre Region Council of Governments and Penn State are leading by example—cutting emissions, saving taxpayer money, and building Pennsylvania’s leadership in alternative-fuel technology. This is an effort that I am proud to have helped support since serving on College Township Council and as chair of the COG Public Safety Committee, when we first began the effort to invest in electric vehicles to benefit both local taxpayers and the environment.” Established under Act 166 of Read more
HARRISBURG, July 8 – Acknowledging the importance of keeping outdoor adventures affordable for Pennsylvania families and driving economic growth in rural areas, the Pennsylvania House today unanimously passed H.B. 1424 , announced its prime sponsor, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre. Takac said H.B. 1424 would exempt privately owned campgrounds from local amusement and admissions taxes, as bowling alleys and theaters already are. By removing those extra fees, campground owners can keep their rates low, helping families enjoy Pennsylvania’s outdoors without unexpected costs. “Some of my favorite childhood memories are of family camping trips, and it remains something that my wife and I love to do and have tried to pass on to our own kids,” Takac said. “House Bill 1424 seeks to help keep camping affordable here in Pennsylvania by clarifying the Tax Code to exempt privately owned campgrounds from local admissions and amusement taxes. “This levels the playing field for local small businesses in rural communities so they can keep their rates low and welcome more Pennsylvania families to the great outdoors. I’m very proud of the unanimous support in the House and look forward to seeing this commonsense fix become law.” Takac emphasized that H.B. 1424 is designed to set out clear, easy-to-follow tax rules while encouraging innovation and investment in new and evolving forms of Read more
STATE COLLEGE, July 1 – As part of a concerted push to strengthen Centre County’s food economy, state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, today announced nearly $200,000 in grant funding from the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program for Inside Out Cookie Co. and Nittany Meadow Farm. This critical investment will upgrade commercial kitchen equipment to boost baked-goods production with local ingredients and establish the county’s first goat-specific dairy processing facility, driving long-term growth and resilience. “Strengthening our local food networks not only supports small farms and businesses but also helps ensure that families in central Pennsylvania have access to fresh, nutritious foods from local producers,” Takac said. “I’m proud to stand with these local businesses as they upgrade facilities and diversify their product lines. “When we invest in our food supply chain, we invest in healthier communities and a stronger economy for everyone.” Local awards in Centre County: Inside Out Cookie Co. will receive $99,144 to invest in commercial kitchen upgrades that boost baked-goods production using locally sourced ingredients and support at least five regional producers. Nittany Meadow Farm will receive $100,000 to establish Centre County’s first goat-specific dairy processing facility, enabling the production and distribution of a wider Read more
Dear Neighbor, This week, my colleagues and I return to the state Capitol for what we hope is the final push toward approving a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. I have always believed that budgets are more than just numbers—they’re a reflection of our values and priorities. Therefore, as we enter the last stretch of the budget season in Harrisburg, I want to be clear about my top priorities and what I am continuing to fight for -- namely, putting the needs of Pennsylvanians first: Read more
From advancing common sense policies in Harrisburg to making even more connections in Centre County, it’s been a month of steady progress and promise. Here is just a bit of what my team and I have been up to. A Bold Leap Forward for Election Integrity & Voter Rights The Pennsylvania House of Read more
“By harnessing the power of solar technology, the school district will save dramatically on energy costs over time,” Takac said. “Those savings will free up money for other investments, such as updating facilities, enriching classroom resources and expanding staff. Read more
Join us for our annual Pedals & Pathways event on Thursday May 15, from 5 to 7 pm at Calvary Harvest Fields in Boalsburg. This year we are partnering with Harvest Fields & the Nittany Mountain Biking Association for a fun community event. Join us for: Free mountain biking lessons at Hamer Bike Park Discussion on Conservation projects in the Centre Region Discussion on pedestrian & cycling infrastructure projects in the Centre Region Children's Biking Safety Course with PennDOT Enjoy local food and treats For more information, please contact our office at reptakac@pahouse.net or (814) 308-0569. Hope to see you there! Read more
April has been busy! From Centre County to Harrisburg and beyond, there has been a lot of activity and progress on a wide range of issues. Here is just a bit of what my team and I have been up to. Unyielding in the Fight to Save Jobs and Our Local Communities Read more
HARRISBURG, April 11 – State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, released the following statement today in response to some international students at Penn State University having their visas revoked: “Our office is aware of and alarmed by recent reports of some international students at Penn State and universities across the country having their visas revoked. As your state representative and a proud member of our diverse and vibrant community, I am deeply troubled by the xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions of the Trump administration. It is not only unjust, it is Un-American. “The sudden termination of legal status due to political expression, minor infractions, or otherwise mysterious circumstances violates our shared values of free speech, justice, and due process. The targeting of international faculty, staff, or students erodes trust in our communities and diminishes our standing in the world. “Please know that I am fully engaged with university leadership and law enforcement to know the facts, monitor evolving federal actions and policies, and to uphold the rights of everyone in our community. I am committed to doing everything in my power to ensure that we live up to our highest ideals and adhere to strict legal standards and precedent. And while we know of no current ICE actions to date on campus or in our community, I -- along with other elected officials and university leaders -- remain vigilant. Read more
Your Voice Shapes Our Future I want to thank everyone who joined us last Friday for the first of five listening tour events focused on the proposed closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp. Your voices are vital as we navigate this challenging issue together. During the forum, residents shared heartfelt perspectives and concerns about the impact these closures could have on their families and friends, as well as on our community. Many residents spoke powerfully about the mental health and safety issues that could arise for inmates, correctional officers, and their families if these Read more
Join me for a Community Discussion on the Future of SCI Rockview and Quehanna The closures of SCI Rockview and Quehanna Boot Camp would significantly impact our community, local economy, and the lives of hundreds of families, friends, and neighbors. These decisions will shape the future of our region, and your input is vital. To ensure that your voice is heard in this process, I am hosting five listening sessions throughout the district. These sessions are an opportunity for you to share your perspective, which I will directly convey to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Governor Shapiro ’ s team, so that they can better understand the full scope and impact of this decision. Read more
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