The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), advanced legislation to implement evidence-based reading instruction and establish the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) Scholarship Program, both of which aim to provide students with resources for learning and advancing in and out of the classroom. [Read More]
State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced today she will host two free Damaged License Plate Replacement Events for area residents in May. The events are scheduled for Thursday, May 1st, in Drums and Thursday, May 8th, in Milton. [Read More]
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) looks forward to welcoming Pennsylvania women who served in the armed forces to a special ceremony at the state Capitol on Tuesday, June 10, at noon, honoring their service and sacrifice. [Read More]
In response to growing concerns from rural school officials and taxpayers regarding inadequate funding increases in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) are calling for urgent action to address disparities in education funding across Pennsylvania’s rural communities. [Read More]
The coal bank fire located in Wilburton Number Two remains active, but the operator and owner have made significant progress according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP). [Read More]
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) today announced the approval of $950,000 in state grants to support transportation infrastructure projects in Montour and Northumberland Counties. [Read More]
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced the approval of a $100,000 state grant to support improvements to Market Street in Bloomsburg Town Borough, Columbia County. [Read More]
Strategies to repair or demolish blighted buildings in communities large and small were reviewed with local leaders at a roundtable discussion of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and hosted by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today. [Read More]
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Senator Culver. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today confirmed the appointment of Anthony J. McDonald as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Columbia and Montour Counties. McDonald brings extensive legal experience and a deep commitment to public service to the position. [Read More]
