Scott Conklin

Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, represents the 77th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The 77th District includes State College, Philipsburg, Rush Township, Huston Township and parts of Ferguson and Patton townships.

Conklin: Fair Lines for Pennsylvania House Districts

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December 31, 2021Scott Conklin

Every 10 years Pennsylvania undergoes the redistricting process, during which legislative boundaries are redrawn to reflect our state’s ever-changing population. While this is supposed to be an apolitical process, in […]

Time to Level the Playing Field for High School Athletics

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March 9, 2019Scott Conklin

Members of the PA Athletic Oversight Committee and the PIAA Board of Directors have stated that the PIAA does not possess the authority to establish separate playoffs without legislative action. My proposal simply gives the PIAA that power, without restrictions, should the General Assembly choose to

Enough Is Enough

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October 6, 2017Scott Conklin

While legislative leaders and the Governor continue to negotiate a plan that relies on one-time budget gimmicks, gaming expansion and borrowing, proposals offered by rank-and-file members that generate revenues have been buried by legislative leaders and special interest groups, writes Rep. Scott Co