Oct. 24, 2019 Download
The Pennsylvania House has begun to move a package of bills designed to help reinforce Pennsylvania’s ailing volunteer fire and emergency medical services companies. The Helpers and Heroes Package addresses an alarming decline in emergency services volunteers over recent years.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (Northumberland & Snyder) offered the following comments on the budget legislation.
Feb. 05, 2019 Download
Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled his 2019-2020 state budget proposal on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The $34.15 billion spending plan represents a nearly 1 billion dollar increase in state spending over last year. House Republicans said the Commonwealth should be focused on controlling spending and the education and development of our workforce..
May. 01, 2018 Download
More than 100 Boy Scouts and leaders from across the state gathered in Harrisburg on May 1 to celebrate the first-ever Boy Scout Day at the Capitol. A report on the state of scouting in the Commonwealth was presented to Sen. Majority Whip John Gordner and Speaker of the House Mike Turzai. The Boy Scouts are required to annually present such a report to the President of the United States and Congressional leaders. Several other states have received this type of formal presentation, but this was the first time an event like this was held in Pennsylvania. Sen. John Gordner and Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (Northumberland & Snyder) were happy to organize and sponsor this gathering.
Feb. 06, 2018 Download
The Governor unveiled his 2018-19 state budget proposal before a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg on Tuesday. The Governor’s plan calls for $33 Billion in state spending, approximately $1 Billion more than the Commonwealth spent last year.
Feb. 07, 2017 Download
Governor Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address before a joint session of Pennsylvania’s House and Senate on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The Governor proposed a $32.3 billion spending plan with no new major taxes for the upcoming fiscal year. House Republicans were encouraged by the Governor’s decision to work with lawmakers to explore several cost-saving measures in order to balance the budget.
Jan. 12, 2017 Download
The 101st Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is ongoing this week in Harrisburg with record crowds expected to be on hand to view the largest agricultural exposition on the east coast. The event showcases Pennsylvania’s largest production industry – agriculture, and offers hundreds of farmers and others involved in agriculture an opportunity to exhibit their products and compete for prizes. Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland & Snyder) attended this year’s week long show to speak with and visit people from her legislative district involved in exhibits and competitions.
Jun. 17, 2016 Download
A new Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland & Snyder) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Jun. 09, 2016 Download
A new Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland & Snyder) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 09, 2016 Download
Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland & Snyder) will co-host a public forum to discuss the growing epidemic of heroin and opioid abuse on Thursday, May 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Shamokin Area High School. The forum is sponsored jointly by State Senator John R. Gordner, State Representatives Kurt Masser and Lynda Schlegel Culver and Northumberland County Coroner James Kelley. The event will feature Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Secretary Gary Tennis, a nationally recognized expert in drug and alcohol abuse. Secretary Tennis is the former Chair of the National Alliance on Model Drug Laws and serves on the Board of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors.