If you’re currently enrolled in a PA educator prep program, have a 3.0 GPA, and plan to complete your student teaching here in the Commonwealth, I encourage you to apply.
📅 Applications are due September 15.
Let’s continue investing in the people who invest in our students every day.
Eligible student teachers who commit to teaching in Pennsylvania for at least three years can apply for funding on a first-come, first-served basis — and cooperating teachers who mentor them can receive up to $2,500 as well.
Student teaching is a full-time commitment, and too often it comes without pay. This program helps ease that burden while strengthening our educator workforce by supporting those who are stepping up to lead the next generation.
Starting today, future educators across Pennsylvania can apply for the 2026–27 PA Student Teacher Support Program — including a $10,000 stipend to help support their student teaching experience.
It’s far past time for the legislature to step up and invest in Penn State and our public institutions. Pennsylvania’s future depends on it.
In fact, accounting for inflation, it has actually gone down. That stagnation puts a world-class education further out of reach for too many Pennsylvania families and makes it harder to attract and retain the talent our commonwealth needs.
what Penn State — our commonwealth's land grant institution — means to them and to our state. Here’s what stood out: every $1 invested in Penn State generates an estimated $25 in economic activity—more than $16 billion each year! And yet, state funding for Penn State hasn’t increased in 25 years.
There are no better advocates for @PennState than the amazing students who live it every day—coming here from across Pennsylvania, the country, and the world to learn and do research.
This week, I had the pleasure of welcoming student ambassadors and university leaders to the PA Capitol to share
These programs give students the tools they need to build emotional strength, connect with caring adults, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Thank you for the work you do @Jana Marie Foundation!
I’m proud to announce a $300,000 grant to the Jana Marie Foundation to expand critical services for Centre County youth!
This funding will provide free summer camps and afterschool programs focused on emotional wellness, resilience, and positive peer connection—serving nearly 500 young people yearly
If your municipality or nonprofit has a clean-up scheduled for this Earth Month, let us know so we can help pitch in!
After yesterday's office hours in Snow Shoe, our team participated in a clean-up of the area organized by Snow Shoe Township. We filled three bags of roadside and streamway trash to help protect the beauty of the Mountaintop.
So please consider bringing an item to support their vital work in our community.
Hope to see you there!
Join us TODAY for She Rules: A Professional Women’s Panel on April 15 from 5–6:30 pm at Schlow Library in State College!
This event is a chance to hear from incredible women in our community who are breaking barriers and leading in their fields. We’ll also be collecting donations for Centre Safe.
We’ll also be collecting donations for Centre Safe, so please consider bringing an item to support their vital work in our community.
Hope to see you there!
I’m proud to invite you to She Rules: A Professional Women’s Panel on April 15 from 5–6:30 pm at Schlow Library in State College.
This event is a chance to hear from incredible women in our community who are breaking barriers and leading in their fields.
This has sure been a busy week here in District 82! My team and I hosted multiple events, attended several others, and had a great time out and about. Here’s bit of what we’ve been up to. Stay tuned for more upcoming events -- we hope to see you soon!
In this edition ⬇️
🛣️ State College Area Connector Project Update
📅 Upcoming Events
🔌 PA House Democrats Fight Rising Energy Costs
🌟 Recap of Recent Events
And much more!
🗞️ Read here: www.pahouse.com/takac/EmailA...
Congratulations to all of this year’s awardees. Thank you for all that you do
It was a pleasure to attend the Boalsburg Fire Company Awards Banquet and recognize the dedicated men and women who put service above self every day.
One of my top priorities is supporting our volunteer first responders, who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about what is happening in Harrisburg and to share your ideas and concerns about the issues that YOU care about most in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard!
Calling all Penn State University Park students!
Join me for another Talk with Takac event tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, in the Freeman Auditorium at the HUB-Robeson Center!
Happy Easter!
Today is the official opening of Trout Season. I can't wait to grab my fly rod and hit the water. Hope to see you out there too!
Good luck and tight lines!
For more information, please visit the PA Fish and Boat Commission website
Our office will be closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
If you need assistance during this time, please leave us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Phone: 814-308-0569
Email: RepTakac@pahouse.net
Chag Pesach Sameach! Wishing all those who celebrate a meaningful Seder and a happy Passover.
This hands-on program offers a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to serve and protect our communities.
For those considering the State College session, applications close this Friday—don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this valuable experience
Last chance to apply!
If you’re interested in exploring a career in law enforcement and building leadership skills, I encourage you to check out the Pennsylvania State Police Law & Leadership Academy.
And I will continue to insist that Penn State respect the process and not interfere.
I am proud to represent our commonwealth’s sole land-grant university and the exceptional educators and researchers who make it a truly world-class institution. I fully support the Penn State faculty in their right to decide whether or not to unionize and collectively bargain.
