News Releases 2024

Culver, Stender Announce $2 Million in Grants for Montour County Projects
November 1, 2024

Culver, Stender Announce $2 Million in Grants for Montour County Projects

Two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants totaling $2 million have been awarded in Montour County according to Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108).  [Read More]

Culver Bill to Allow Hospice LPNs to Make Death Pronouncements Signed into Law
November 1, 2024

Culver Bill to Allow Hospice LPNs to Make Death Pronouncements Signed into Law

A bill sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) was signed into law this week to enable licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in a hospice setting to make death pronouncements.  [Read More]

Culver, Stehr Announce $500,000 in Grant Funding for Northumberland County Project
November 1, 2024

Culver, Stehr Announce $500,000 in Grant Funding for Northumberland County Project

A Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant totaling $500,000 has been awarded in Northumberland County according to Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107).  [Read More]

Culver Announces $6.1 Million in Grants for School Facility Improvement Projects
October 23, 2024

Culver Announces $6.1 Million in Grants for School Facility Improvement Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) has announced more than $6.1 million in state funding has been awarded to school districts across the 27th Senate District for school facility improvement projects.  [Read More]

Culver Announces $620,000 for Columbia County Projects
October 22, 2024

Culver Announces $620,000 for Columbia County Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced $620,000 in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Columbia County.  [Read More]

Culver and Stehr Announce More Than $2.3 Million for Northumberland County Projects
October 22, 2024

Culver and Stehr Announce More Than $2.3 Million for Northumberland County Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) today announced more than $2.3 million in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Northumberland County.  [Read More]

Culver Announces More Than $2 Million for Snyder County Projects
October 22, 2024

Culver Announces More Than $2 Million for Snyder County Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced more than $2 million in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Snyder County.  [Read More]

Culver Announces More Than $750,000 for Montour County Projects
October 22, 2024

Culver Announces More Than $750,000 for Montour County Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced more than $750,000 in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Montour County.  [Read More]

Culver, Cabell and Ryncavage Announce More Than $1.5 Million for Luzerne County Projects
October 22, 2024

Culver, Cabell and Ryncavage Announce More Than $1.5 Million for Luzerne County Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) today announced more than $1.5 million in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Culver Announces Investment to Enhance Broadband Access in Ralpho Township
October 10, 2024

Culver Announces Investment to Enhance Broadband Access in Ralpho Township

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today announced that Ralpho Township Public Library has been awarded $379,000.00 in grant funding to bolster internet access within the community, according to Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27).  [Read More]

Culver to Host Elysburg Office Hours Oct. 18
October 2, 2024

Culver to Host Elysburg Office Hours Oct. 18

To provide continued convenient access to state services for 27th Senate District residents, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) will host office hours on Friday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 225 N. Market St., Elysburg.  [Read More]

Culver Excited about Announcement to Reopen Three Mile Island
September 20, 2024

Culver Excited about Announcement to Reopen Three Mile Island

Following Constellation Energy’s announcement today that it signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft to launch the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and restart Three Mile Island (TMI) Unit 1, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) expressed excitement and optimism about the news.  [Read More]

Air Quality Monitors Installed in Wilburton Amidst Active Coal Bank Fire
July 11, 2024

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
July 3, 2024

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
July 2, 2024

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
July 1, 2024

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
June 17, 2024

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
June 12, 2024

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
June 5, 2024

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
May 21, 2024

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
May 10, 2024

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
April 30, 2024

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]

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April 29, 2024

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
April 24, 2024

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
April 24, 2024

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
April 18, 2024

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
April 18, 2024

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
April 16, 2024

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
March 26, 2024

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
March 26, 2024

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
March 26, 2024

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
March 26, 2024

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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March 5, 2024

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
February 6, 2024

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
January 16, 2024

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
January 16, 2024

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]

Culver, Ryncavage Announce $50,000 Grant  for Wright Township Recreation Park
January 16, 2024

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

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) today announced $50,000 in state grant money has been awarded to pay for improvements to Wright Township Recreation Park.  [Read More]

Culver, Cabell Announce Nearly $130,000 Grant  for Salem Township Playground
January 16, 2024

Culver, Cabell Announce Nearly $130,000 Grant for Salem Township Playground

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Mike Cabell (R-117) today announced a state grant of nearly $130,000 has been awarded to make improvements to a playground in Salem Township, Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Culver, Leadbeter Announce $100,000 Grant  for Bloomsburg Town Park
January 16, 2024

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

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-109) today announced a $100,000 state grant was awarded to help improve Bloomsburg Town Park.  [Read More]

Culver Invites Residents to Shamokin Dam Office Open House Thursday, Jan. 11
January 5, 2024

Culver Invites Residents to Shamokin Dam Office Open House Thursday, Jan. 11

State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) invites residents from the 27th Senatorial District office to join her and staff Thursday, Jan. 11, from 1-3 p.m., for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at her new Shamokin Dam district office.  [Read More]

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