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  • Local Government

    Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services (Part 1)

    Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver questioned Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services. Culver asked, "Can you provide more details on the funding allocation for mental health services within the department?" Arkoosh responded, "We have allocated an additional $10 million towards expanding mental health services in underserved communities."Culver then inquired about the department's plans for addressing homelessness. Arkoosh explained, "We are implementing a new housing program that aims to provide...

  • Local Government

    Leadbeter Announces Grant Funding to Local Fire, EMS Companies

    In a recent press release, Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced that seventeen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 109th District have been awarded grant funding through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. These grants will provide crucial support to local first responders, ensuring they have the necessary resources to effectively serve their communities.Leadbeter expressed his satisfaction with the allocation of these grant dollars, stating, "I'm happy to see these grant dollars being awarded...

  • Local Government

    Stender Announces Fire and EMS Grants to 108th District

    On February 13, 2024, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) announced that 24 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 108th District have been awarded grant funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. Stender, a former career and volunteer firefighter himself, expressed his pride in seeing the state funding benefit the local fire and EMS companies in his district."Our local first responders ensure the safety and security of our families, and these grant dollars will contribute to...

  • Local Government

    Leadbeter, Culver Announce Grant Funding to Local Technical School

    HARRISBURG – Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyder) have announced that Columbia County will receive funding through this year's Career and Technical Education Grants Program. The Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School will benefit from $80,000 in funding to expand and improve access to first-class equipment and educational advantages for their students."I'm happy to see these dollars make their way back to Columbia County," said Leadbeter. "These resources are valuable as they...

  • Local Government

    Leadbeter Issues Statement on Shapiro’s Lack of Support for Pennsylvanians

    State Representative Robert Leadbetter, a Republican from Columbia, recently issued a statement expressing his concerns about Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed $48 billion spending plan for Pennsylvania. Leadbetter criticized the plan, stating that it advances an "extremist, left-wing agenda" that harms Pennsylvanians and results in increased taxes and fewer resources for rural communities.Leadbetter specifically highlighted the lack of a viable means of funding the proposed budget items without burdening taxpayers. He expressed concern for hardworking families, seniors,...

  • Local Government

    Culver Concerned About Deficit Spending in Budget Proposal and Committed to Balanced, Responsible State Spending Plan

    State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has expressed her concerns over the deficit spending approach outlined in Governor Josh Shapiro's annual budget address. Culver believes that excessive spending in one budget year can lead to future tax increases and harmful program cuts. She argues that the level of spending proposed is unsustainable in the long term and poses a threat to the financial security of the state.In response to the budget proposal, Culver is committed to working with her colleagues in the General Assembly to deliver a balanced, on-time, responsible state...

  • Local Government

    Culver and Cabell Secure $130,000 Grant for Salem Township Playground

    Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and Rep. Mike Cabell have announced that a state grant of nearly $130,000 has been awarded to make improvements to a playground in Salem Township, Luzerne County. The grant, provided through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, aims to ensure that the playground meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements."State funding for this playground will help ensure it is an asset for our community, its families, and their children, now and in the future," said Culver. "These...

  • Local Government

    Culver, Leadbeter Announce $100,000 Grant for Bloomsburg Town Park

    Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and Rep. Robert Leadbeter have announced a $100,000 state grant that will be used to improve Bloomsburg Town Park. The grant, funded by Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue, will help develop and rehabilitate the court at the park.Culver emphasized the importance of this grant in reinvesting revenue back into the local community. She stated, "The grant money will help improve Bloomsburg Town Park, which brings generations of residents together to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. The state money will ensure this project can be funded without...

  • Local Government

    Culver, Stender Announce More than $150,000 in Grants for Community Projects

    HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) have announced that over $150,000 in state grants has been awarded for two projects in Northumberland County."These grants are reinvesting Marcellus Shale impact fee revenue in our local communities," Culver said. "The projects will have positive benefits in their communities and on the residents who live in them. State funding for these projects helps to reduce the burden placed on local taxpayers while investing in the strength and vitality of our area."The first grant, totaling more than...

  • Local Government

    Culver, Ryncavage Announce $50,000 Grant for Wright Township Recreation Park

    HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) have announced that a $50,000 state grant has been awarded to Wright Township Recreation Park for improvements. The grant, provided through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program, will help fund the park's ongoing improvement project."Wright Township Recreation Park and the people it serves will benefit through this investment made possible with Marcellus Shale natural gas impact fee revenue," stated Culver. "The park serves as a...

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