Air Quality Monitors Installed in Wilburton Amidst Active Coal Bank Fire
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) visited Wilburton Tuesday to install air quality control monitors to measure any concentration of contaminants in the air during the ongoing efforts to extinguish the nearby coal bank fire, according to state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27). [Read More]
Culver, Stehr Invite Residents to Shamokin Events
State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and state Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) will cohost a Damaged License Plate Replacement event and a Lemonade with your Legislators event in Shamokin on Monday, July 8. Both events are free and R.S.V.P.s are appreciated. [Read More]
Senate Approves Culver Bill to Allow Hospice LPNs to Make Death Pronouncements
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to enable licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in a hospice setting to make death pronouncements. [Read More]
PA Legislators Announce Relaunch of Bipartisan, Bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus
Pennsylvania state Sens. John Kane (D-9) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and state Reps. Robert Matzie (D-16) and Tom Mehaffie (R-106) today announced the relaunch of the Nuclear Energy Caucus. [Read More]
Culver to Host Rice Township Office Hours June 20
To provide continued convenient access to state services for district residents, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) will host office hours Thursday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rice Township Building, 3000 Church Road, Mountain Top. [Read More]
Senate Approves Culver Bill to Reauthorize, Reform State Board Helpful with Weather Warnings and Emergency Response
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to extend the life and reform the structure of a state board responsible for policy analysis and data oversight related to weather maps, real estate listings, traffic and accident data, emergency responses and other geospatial information. [Read More]
Culver Invites Local Residents to Public Meeting about Wilburton Coal Bank Fire
State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) is inviting Wilburton area residents affected by the local coal bank fire to join her Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at the Wilburton Fire Co. meeting hall, 209 Smith St., Wilburton, for a public meeting with Conyngham Township supervisors and representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. [Read More]
Culver, Cabell and Ryncavage Announce $1.25 Million in Grants for Luzerne County Projects
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) today announced $1.25 million in state grants have been awarded for 10 projects in Luzerne County. [Read More]
Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals and Pennsylvania Food Supply Against Disease Signed into Law
A bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) was signed into law today to help protect domestic animals and the food supply against dangerous transmissible diseases. [Read More]
Culver Speaks on Resolution Proclaiming Pennsylvania Donate Life Month as Williams, Culver Prep Bill to Benefit Living Organ Donors
Today, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) delivered floor remarks on Senate Resolution 259 that designates April 2024 as “Pennsylvania Donate Life Month.” [Read More]
Culver Introduces Resolution Recognizing “World Wish Day in Pennsylvania”
Today, a resolution sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (27-R) was introduced designating April 29th, 2024, as “World Wish Day in Pennsylvania.” World Wish Day is celebrated annually on April 29th and sponsored by the Make-A-Wish®. [Read More]
Culver, Cabell Announce $12.75 Million to Upgrade Conyngham-Sugarloaf Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117) today announced $12.75 million in state funding has been awarded to Conyngham-Sugarloaf Joint Municipal Authority to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. [Read More]
Culver, Stender Announce Nearly $18 Million for Wastewater Projects in Danville and Riverside
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) today announced nearly $18 million in state funding has been awarded for wastewater infrastructure projects in Danville and Riverside boroughs. [Read More]
Culver Announces more than $1.6 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Columbia County
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced 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. [Read More]
Argall, Baker, Culver, Flynn Announce $4.3 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Luzerne County
State Sens. Dave Argall (R-29), Lisa Baker (R-20), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Marty Flynn (D-22) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is awarding more than $4.3 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Luzerne County. [Read More]
House Approves Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals as Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Quarantines Cattle to Prevent Avian Flu Spread
Today, the state House of Representatives approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to help protect domestic animals and the food supply against dangerous transmissible diseases. This passage happens as a rise in reported avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle has been seen in several states across the nation. [Read More]
Culver, Stehr Announce Half-Million Dollar Grant for Locust Gap Highway Project
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) today announced $500,000 in state grant money has been awarded to pay for traffic improvements along Locust Gap Highway in Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County. [Read More]
Culver, Stender Announce more than $240,000 Grant for Danville Airport
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) today announced more than $240,000 in state grant funding has been awarded for improvements at the Danville Airport in Riverside Borough, Northumberland County. [Read More]
Culver Announces more than $330,000 in Grants for Snyder County Transportation Projects
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced more than $330,000 in state grant funding has been awarded for transportation projects in Selinsgrove Borough and Perry Township, Snyder County. [Read More]
Culver, Cabell Announce $520,000 Grant for Salem Township Stormwater Project
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117) today announced a state grant of $520,000 has been awarded to upgrade the stormwater system in Salem Township, Luzerne County. [Read More]
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Human Services (Part 1)
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver questions Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services. [Read More]
Culver Concerned About Deficit Spending in Budget Proposal and Committed to Balanced, Responsible State Spending Plan
State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today issued the following statement after Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly: [Read More]
Culver, Rowe Announce Nearly $90,000 Grant for Improvements at Faylor Lake and $625,000 for Farmland Investment
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. David Rowe (R-85) today announced nearly $90,000 in state grant funding has been awarded to make improvements to Faylor Lake in Snyder County. [Read More]
Culver, Stender Announce More than $150,000 in Grants for Community Projects
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) today announced more than $150,000 in state grants has been awarded for two projects in Northumberland County. [Read More]