News Releases 2023

Sen. Culver, Rep. Stehr Announce Housing Grants
October 13, 2023

Sen. Culver, Rep. Stehr Announce Housing Grants

State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and State Representative JoAnne Stehr (R-107) announced today that two housing projects received over $2 million in state funding – $1.35 million for the Georgetown Heights Elderly Housing Complex in Dalmatia and over $700,000 for the Willow Court Apartments in Mount Carmel.   [Read More]

Culver Invites Residents to Three Open Houses in Luzerne County
September 26, 2023

Culver Invites Residents to Three Open Houses in Luzerne County

State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) is inviting Luzerne County residents in the 27th Senatorial District to join her at one of three upcoming open houses, where they can learn about the services offered by her offices and talk with the senator and her staff.  [Read More]

Culver, Stender Announce Hotline to Report Minks
September 19, 2023

Culver, Stender Announce Hotline to Report Minks

Following the recent release of thousands of minks from a farm in Rockefeller Township, state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and state Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) today announced Northumberland County established a phone line for residents to call to report a loose mink found on their property.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill Eliminating Regulation that Denies Patients Access to Information about Laboratory Services
September 18, 2023

Senate Approves Bill Eliminating Regulation that Denies Patients Access to Information about Laboratory Services

The state Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), that would eliminate regulations preventing patients from learning about diagnostic testing and services provided by local clinical laboratories.  [Read More]

Culver, Yaw, CSIU Announce Grant Funding
August 8, 2023

Culver, Yaw, CSIU Announce Grant Funding

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) announced today that CSIU has again received funding through the federal Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Program (ELECT).  [Read More]

Culver, Stender to Host Meeting Aug. 14  to Help Residents Understand Permitting Process
August 4, 2023

Culver, Stender to Host Meeting Aug. 14 to Help Residents Understand Permitting Process

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) are inviting local residents to join them Monday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Shikellamy High School Auditorium for an educational meeting about the environmental permitting process in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Culver to Host Office Hours in Beaver Springs Beginning Aug. 3
July 28, 2023

Culver to Host Office Hours in Beaver Springs Beginning Aug. 3

To provide continued convenient access to state services for district residents, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) beginning Aug. 3 will host regular office hours on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaver Springs Senior Center, located at 55 Elm St., Beaver Springs.  [Read More]

Culver Votes for Budget Approved by Senate
June 30, 2023

Culver Votes for Budget Approved by Senate

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today voted for the balanced state budget approved by the Senate, which would fund the core functions of government without raising existing or implementing new taxes. Culver issued the following statement after the vote:  [Read More]

Culver to Host Veterans Assistance Hours at Mount Carmel Office
April 5, 2023

Culver to Host Veterans Assistance Hours at Mount Carmel Office

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) is inviting local veterans or their families to schedule appointments to meet with an American Legion officer at her Mount Carmel district office on Friday, April 21, for help applying for programs, services and benefits.  [Read More]

Culver Announces More Than $2Million in Grants Approved for Projects in Local Communities
March 16, 2023

Culver Announces More Than $2Million in Grants Approved for Projects in Local Communities

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced more than $2 million in state grant funding has been awarded to projects in communities across the 27th Senate District.  [Read More]

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