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]
Culver Commends Progress Toward Extinguishing Wilburton Coal Bank Fire
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]
Culver and Stender Announce $950,000 in State Grants for Montour and Northumberland County Transportation Projects
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]
Culver Announces $100,000 State Grant for Bloomsburg Market Street Improvements
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]
Senate Majority Policy Committee: Fighting Blight Revitalizes Neighborhoods
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: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
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]
Anthony J. McDonald Confirmed as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Columbia and Montour Counties
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]
Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected. [Read More]
Senator Culver Appointed to Key Committees
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced her committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
Culver Appointed Chair of Senate Education Committee
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) has been named Chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative session. [Read More]
Culver Sworn in to Begin Full Term as 27th District State Senator
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) took the oath of office today to begin a full term representing the people of the 27th District in the Pennsylvania Senate. [Read More]