North Central PA Times

After the governor's annual budget address in Harrisburg, Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver of the 27th District shared her thoughts on state spending priorities. Culver emphasized the importance of aligning government expenditures with revenue to avoid deficits. "Many Pennsylvania families right now are dealing with inflation by prioritizing their spending, and that’s something our state government should do as well," she stated.

Culver pointed out the necessity for prudent fiscal management, saying, "We have to make sure our spending doesn’t outpace our revenues because that’s a recipe for a deficit. State government simply cannot spend money faster than Pennsylvania taxpayers can earn it."

She acknowledged the significant funding already allocated to schools and students in recent budgets and expressed an intention to maintain this trend. Additionally, she highlighted plans for targeted investments aimed at enhancing health, safety, and quality of life for residents.

In the coming weeks, Culver noted that there would be a detailed review of the governor's proposal. "We will take the next few weeks to review the governor’s proposal and dig into the details," she mentioned. Collaboration with colleagues in both legislative chambers and the administration will be crucial in crafting a final budget.

For more information about Senator Culver's activities and updates from Harrisburg, residents can visit her website or follow her on Facebook.