April 17, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 250, SB 598, SB 698, SB 1293 and SB 1294
Senate Education Committee | Off the Floor | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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March 31, 2026
Senator Culver to Host Virtual Community Event on Data Center Development in Pennsylvania
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) will host a free virtual community event with Penn State Extension on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to provide residents with an overview of data center development in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
March 25, 2026
Senate Education Committee Advances Four Bills During Voting Meeting
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that the committee advanced four bills during its voting meeting held Monday, March 23, 2026. [Read More]
March 18, 2026
Senate Finance Committee Advances Culver, Williams Bill to Support Living Organ Donors
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced today that the Senate Finance Committee has approved Senate Bill 124, bipartisan legislation she is co-prime sponsoring with Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38), to provide targeted tax relief for Pennsylvanians who choose to become living organ donors. [Read More]
March 5, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Education
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver questions Secretary Carrie Rowe, Ed.D., during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education. Sen. Culver is the chair of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
March 4, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Workforce Development Programs
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver questions Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy Walker and Secretary of Community & Economic Development Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for workforce development and job programs in their departments. [Read More]
March 4, 2026
Culver Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Unclaimed Property Owners
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced she has introduced Senate Bill 1201 to strengthen oversight and consumer protections related to “finders” who offer to recover unclaimed property for a fee. Culver said the proposal will help protect Pennsylvanians from unnecessary charges while maintaining the option to use a finder. [Read More]
March 3, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: Selected SSHE Universities
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver questions the university presidents during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for East Stroudsburg University, Indiana University of PA, Millersville University and West Chester University. Sen. Culver is the chair of the Senate Education Committee. [Read More]
February 24, 2026
Budget Hearing Q&A: DGS
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver questions Secretary Reggie McNeil during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of General Services (DGS). [Read More]
February 3, 2026
Culver Voices Concern About Spending Levels in the Governor’s Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today said members of the state legislature will closely review the governor’s budget proposal and work toward a final spending plan that is fiscally responsible, sustainable long-term, and mindful of the pressures Pennsylvania families face. The governor’s 2026-27 $53.3 billion budget proposal would increase spending by $2.7 billion, […] [Read More]