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• State Rep.📍House District 77 (Centre County) • Chairman, House Commerce Committee • Treasurer, Legislative Budget & Finance Committee repconklin.com #servantleadership

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our latest Team Conklin newsletter is coming to a mailbox near you! 📬 We’re happy to update our constituents about the progress my office is making in the 77th district, Centre County, and Harrisburg:

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 2d

October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month 🎀

This recognition aims to educate the public about these importance of awareness and early detection.

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 3d

Today we celebrate the contributions and rich culture of Indigenous American peoples. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 3d

Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy! Today we salute the sailors who defended our nation across the seas. 🇺🇸 ⚓

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 3d

Happy National Farmers Day! Thank you for the long hours, dedication, and hard work that keeps agriculture thriving and sustains our families. Thank you farmers! 🌾

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #NationalComingOutDay to all of our LGBTQ+ friends!

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Regulatory red tape is keeping our businesses from installing high-tech perimeter security systems that can help protect workers and premises. Today, the House Commerce Committee advanced my bill to cut that red tape.

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 13d

I called the Tor Michaels Show to update local residents about bipartisan legislation I’m introducing, regarding SCI-Rockview land. This bill brings sunlight to the process and prevents closed-door transactions or “sweetheart deals” that do not serve the public’s best interests.

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 14d

G’mar chatima tova to all our friends observing! #YomKippur

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 15d

We must stand with them and be part of the overall solution. (3/3)

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Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence ➡️ pcadv.org

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #DVAM #servantleadership

Centre Safe (formerly Center County Women's Resource Center)

Empowering survivors. Eliminating violence.

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 15d

I know firsthand the pain of losing a loved one to domestic abuse. The rates of violence will only decline when we prioritize the needs of victims and survivors above their abusers - full stop. (2/3)

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 15d

We have a duty to create safer communities by not only addressing domestic violence but also holding abusers accountable for the harm they cause.🧵(1/3)

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 15d

Today, I unveiled legislation to make sure that any sale of land associated with a former state correctional facility is conducted with full transparency and fairness, including oversight by the attorney general and disclosure of bids and bidders. #servantleadership (2/2)

Conklin, Kephart will introduce bill to ensure fairness and transparency in sales of former state correctional facility land

HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – In the wake of the state’s recent announcement that it is closing the State Correctional Institution at Rockview, state Reps. Scott Conklin and Dallas Kephart today unveiled plans for legislation to ensure that any potential sale of the nearly 5,700-acre property...

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 15d

If the state decides to sell the land associated with SCI-Rockview, it will be critical to protect residents from closed-door deals that aren’t in the community’s best interests. (1/2)

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 17d

Happy National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day! On this day in 1899, the VFW was established and continues to provide a tremendous network of support for veterans across the nation. 🇺🇸

#VFWDay #VFWBirthday #servantleadership

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 19d

Today is #FirstRespondersDay in Pennsylvania! We are grateful for the brave men and women who devote their lives to keeping our communities and our Commonwealth safe. #servantleadership

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 19d

Nanci met with Centre County Board of Commissioners Chair Mark Higgins and toured the parent training and visitation rooms, elections and voter registration office, vote by mail counting room, and conference room.

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 19d

On Thursday, our staffer Nanci attended the opening of Centre County Government’s newly renovated Community Services Building in Bellefonte, an amazing 118,000+ SF facility that will house a number of county services as well as the elections office.

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 20d

I was honored to participate in a ribbon cutting for CATA’s new partnership with UGI Energy Services to provide renewable natural gas to fuel our public transit system in the Centre Region. Incredible work by David Rishel and the entire team at CATA! 🚐🌿 #servantleadership

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 23d

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to my dear friend, Centre County Prothonotary Jeremy Breon! 🥳

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 23d

Tonight marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tovah, friends! ☺️🍎🍯

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 24d

It was wonderful to participate in the Port Matilda Borough Centennial Celebration this afternoon! Thank you to Mayor Ida Lively and the whole borough for coming together to put on this well attended ceremony. Port Matilda is a treasure in our district, and it is an honor to serve you.

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 25d

On World Alzheimer’s Day, let us raise awareness, support caregivers, and work toward a future without Alzheimer’s. #WorldAlzheimersDay

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Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 27d

Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. May we honor the brave Americans who were held as prisoners of war and remember those who never returned home to us. #POWMIADay

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 28d

Happy 78th birthday to the United States Air Force! ✈️🇺🇸

Rep. Scott Conklin @repconklin.bsky.social · 28d

Last Thursday, our staffer Nanci attended a beautiful 9/11 memorial service on the PSU campus Old Main lawn, which displayed 2,977 American flags – one in honor of each victim of the attacks. Nanci is pictured with Student Special Events Coordinator Mia Humphreys. 🇺🇸 #servantleadership #neverforget