Culver and Williams Advocate for Living Organ Donors in Pennsylvania
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) recently spoke about Senate Resolution 259, proclaiming April 2024 as “Pennsylvania Donate Life Month,” emphasizing the importance of living organ donors. Culver shared, “A living donor saved my life. I am still able to serve because there was a match in my family who was willing to sacrifice a part of themselves. Most patients waiting on a transplant waiting list are not as lucky as I was.”In collaboration with Sen. Lindsey M. Williams (D-38), Culver is working on legislation to support living organ donors. Williams highlighted the...
Culver Introduces Resolution Recognizing “World Wish Day in Pennsylvania”
HARRISBURG – "On this day 44 years ago, a community united to fulfill Chris’s wish of becoming a police officer,” said Jennifer Davis, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. “As we commemorate the 44th anniversary of Make-A-Wish on World Wish Day, let us all reflect on our capacity to grant wishes and bring hope to children battling critical illnesses. Together, we have the power to make dreams a reality and ignite joy in the hearts of children diagnosed with a critical condition.”President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania &...
Census Bureau: 80% of people in Butler County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 192,561 citizens living in Butler County in 2021, 80% were old enough to vote, equating to 154,024 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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Culver Announces more than $1.6 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Columbia County
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) announced today that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is awarding more than $1.6 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Columbia County."Investments in broadband in rural communities create an endless number of possibilities for Pennsylvania residents," said Culver. "Everyone, from family farms to the local health care facilities and school districts, can benefit from this investment in broadband internet."The grant money, totaling over $1.6 million, originated through...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...