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]
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]
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]
Culver, Pisciottano Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update Charitable Audit Thresholds
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-45) introduced SB 1183 to modernize Pennsylvania’s charitable financial reporting requirements by updating audit and review thresholds under the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act. [Read More]
Culver: Senate Passes SB 1014 Cell Phone Policy for Schools
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced the Senate has passed SB 1014 to address cell phone distractions in Pennsylvania schools and commended the governor for highlighting the issue during the budget address. [Read More]
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]
Senator Culver Announce $1 Million State Rail Grant for SEKISUI KYDEX Expansion Project in Columbia County
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced $1 million in state grant funding has been awarded to SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC in Columbia County to support a rail siding project that will increase capacity at the company’s Bloomsburg South Campus Facility. [Read More]
Senator Culver and Local House Members Announce More Than $7.9 Million in State Grant Funding Awarded for Transportation and Water Infrastructure Projects Across the 27th District
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced $7,910,469 in state grant funding has been awarded to support transportation and water and sewer infrastructure projects across the 27th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Senator Culver Announces Nearly $5.6 Million in State Grant Funding Awarded for Community Projects Across the 27th District
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced $5,594,971 in state grant funding has been awarded to support local infrastructure, public safety, and community improvement projects across the 27th Senatorial District. [Read More]
Senator Culver: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Culver (R-27). [Read More]
Senator Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting to Advance Key Education Bills
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R 27), Chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a voting meeting to consider several bills focused on strengthening educational opportunities, supporting students, and addressing challenges facing Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]
Senator John Kane Introduces Resolution Recognizing December 2 as World Nuclear Energy Day in Pennsylvania
State Senator John Kane (D–Chester/Delaware), co-chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus, announced today that he has introduced a resolution officially recognizing December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senator Culver Supports Bipartisan, Pro-Growth Budget Focused on Working Families and Fiscal Responsibility
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) voted today to advance a bipartisan state budget plan that will help grow Pennsylvania’s economy and make key improvements to the spending plan the governor proposed earlier this year. [Read More]
Senators Culver and Schwank Celebrate Inclusion of Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in State Budget
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) today announced the inclusion of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the 2025–26 state budget, a bipartisan initiative the two legislators co-led in the Senate to provide meaningful relief for working families across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Examines Cell Phone Use and Policy in Pennsylvania Schools
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), held a public hearing today to examine how Pennsylvania schools are managing student cell phone use and to explore whether statewide policy guidance is needed to address classroom disruption, learning, and student safety. [Read More]