My House Bill 36 protecting our Office of State Inspector General enforcement officers has been signed into law! Thank you to my colleagues and Gov. Shapiro for their support in getting this much-needed legislation across the finish line.

My legislation protecting our state officers advanced through the state Senate! Enforcement officers employed by the Office of State Inspector General are often in dangerous situations, and this bill would allow them to execute their duties with the utmost safety.

Today is the final day to register for the November 3rd general election, and you can visit the PA Online Voter Registration website to fill out your application: pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages….

Proud to announce that PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant funding will be going toward Centre County projects! Our county's array of nature is one of its greatest attributes, and I thank the commonwealth for its ongoing support in keeping us beautiful.

Proud to announce nearly $1.03 million in funding from the Department of Community & Economic Development's Local Share Account for district projects! I'm excited to deliver funding that will directly improve lives here in Centre County.

A huge congrats to Penn State for conferring its one millionth degree this past weekend, and here's to the next million!

Congratulations to Penn State for receiving over $129,000 to optimize the performance of its on-farm anaerobic digester! This innovative technology improves the waste handling process, controls odors, and improves sustainability across the university’s agricultural operations.

Over $1 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go Program is going toward traffic signal upgrades in the district! Intersections will receive significant updates that will increase traffic safety for all commuters and pedestrians.

Proud to announce a $140,000 investment in agriculture projects at Penn State! With the PA Specialty Crop Block Grant, Penn State researchers will have the resources to protect our crops against modern dangers.

With the 2026-27 state budget, I voted to give our retired teachers, police officers, and firefighters a long-overdue raise. I’m ecstatic that the Commonwealth is making this commitment to those that have taught us and protected our communities.

With the passage of the 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget, local schools are getting more money to teach our kids and protect our taxpayers!

On Saturday, my staffer Nanci Rommel attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at State College Presbyterian Church, honoring Noah Ranck. Congratulations to Noah for achieving Eagle rank!

My office will be closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. I hope the community uses the day to gather, to celebrate freedom, and to acknowledge the work we still have to do to protect civil rights. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

Yesterday, I was joined by legislators, school administrators and student-athletes from across the Commonwealth in support of my House Bill 41! I appreciate everyone for making the trip to speak up for fairness in youth athletics.

My House Bill 37 advanced through the House today! This bill would be a huge step forward in upholding public trust in the Commonwealth's elections, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important conversation.

My legislation to improve housing affordability across the Commonwealth advanced through the House today! House Bill 2391 would deter the practice of buying houses to fix and sell at a quick profit, also known as "house flipping." I urge the Senate to consider this legislation.

I'm proud to announce that funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education will be going toward State College Area schools! Read more about it here: pahouse.com/Conklin/InTheNew…

I welcomed George Eastwood, Executive Director of the Emily Whitehead Foundation, to my office Tuesday to mark Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day and present the Foundation with a citation from the Commonwealth!

Today marks Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day 2026! For our part, we’re welcoming the Emily Whitehead Foundation to the Capitol, and look forward to providing them with a citation from my office for their exceptional work in the Commonwealth and beyond.

We’re honored to welcome the Emily Whitehead Foundation to the Capitol on Tuesday to mark Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day 2026. The foundation runs events year-round, so visit emilywhiteheadfoundation.com to learn more.