The proposal will be reviewed by the General Assembly in the coming months, with a final decision expected as part of the 2026-27 state budget negotiations.
Penn State football heads into its bye week after a 3-0 start in non-conference play.
The new restaurant replaced Jimmy John's on East College Avenue, offering customers genuine Iraqi dishes.
The Nittany Lions began the season as the No. 2 team in the land, but have since fallen to No. 13, its lowest ranking to date this year.
The Nittany Lions' schedule features four nationally ranked opponents.
Penn State softball will play the University of Virginia on October 4.