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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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]
