Senate Bill Designating Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway Heads to Governor’s Desk
June 26, 2025

Senate Bill Designating Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation that includes Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver’s initiative to name a portion of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway in Snyder County as the Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway achieved final passage today and now heads to the Governor.  [Read More]

Scouting America to Deliver Annual Report to the Commonwealth
June 6, 2025

Scouting America to Deliver Annual Report to the Commonwealth

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Representative Justin Fleming (D-105) will host Scouting America at the Capitol on Monday, June 9 for their annual “Report to the Commonwealth.”  [Read More]

Senators Culver and Baker Host Roundtable on Rural School Funding with Acting Education Secretary
May 28, 2025

Senators Culver and Baker Host Roundtable on Rural School Funding with Acting Education Secretary

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) welcomed Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe to Northwest Area School District today for a productive roundtable discussion focused on the unique challenges and funding needs of rural schools in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

More Than $1.38 Million in State Grant Awards Announced for Luzerne County Municipal Projects
May 20, 2025

More Than $1.38 Million in State Grant Awards Announced for Luzerne County Municipal Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced more than $1.38 million in state grant funding has been awarded to Luzerne County municipalities within the 27th Senatorial District through the Local Share Account (LSA) Luzerne program.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Holds Hearing on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
May 13, 2025

Senate Education Committee Holds Hearing on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on Monday, May 12, to examine the growing issue of chronic absenteeism and truancy in Pennsylvania schools and explore policy solutions to improve student attendance and long-term success.  [Read More]

Senator Culver, Rep. Stender to Host Public Forum on Firefighter Recruitment
May 12, 2025

Senator Culver, Rep. Stender to Host Public Forum on Firefighter Recruitment

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Representative Michael Stender (R-108) will host a public event on Monday, May 19 focused on supporting Pennsylvania’s volunteer fire service and addressing the growing need for firefighter recruitment.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Advances Structured Literacy and PASS Scholarship Bills
May 6, 2025

Senate Education Committee Advances Structured Literacy and PASS Scholarship Bills

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]

Senator Culver Announces May Dates for Free Damaged License Plate Replacement Events
April 25, 2025

Senator Culver Announces May Dates for Free Damaged License Plate Replacement Events

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 Culver Invites Women Veterans to June 10 Capitol Ceremony Honoring Their Service
April 25, 2025

Senator Culver Invites Women Veterans to June 10 Capitol Ceremony Honoring Their Service

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]

Baker and Culver Push for Solutions to Rural Education Funding Disparities
March 20, 2025

Baker and Culver Push for Solutions to Rural Education Funding Disparities

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]

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