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Culver, Leadbeter Announce more than $3 Million in Grants  for Water Infrastructure Projects
December 19, 2023

Culver, Leadbeter Announce more than $3 Million in Grants for Water Infrastructure Projects

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-109) today announced more than $3 million in state grants have been awarded for local water infrastructure projects.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Culver Bill  to Protect Domestic Animals and Food Supply Against Disease
December 12, 2023

Senate Approves Culver Bill to Protect Domestic Animals and Food Supply Against Disease

The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to help protect domestic animals and the food supply against dangerous transmissible diseases.  [Read More]

Culver to Host Office Hours in Herndon on Tuesday, Dec. 12
December 8, 2023

Culver to Host Office Hours in Herndon on Tuesday, Dec. 12

To provide continued convenient access to state services for district residents, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will offer office hours at Herndon Adult Community Center, 5089 Route 147, Herndon.  [Read More]

Culver Announces Local Business to Host Dinosaur Display at State Capitol
December 7, 2023

Culver Announces Local Business to Host Dinosaur Display at State Capitol

State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) worked with Prehistoric Journeys, a company based in Sunbury, to schedule a display in the Main Rotunda of the state Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., where children, parents, teachers and the public can interact with a six-foot tall dinosaur upper leg bone.  [Read More]

Culver Invites Residents to Senior Health and Wellness Event on Thursday
October 17, 2023

Culver Invites Residents to Senior Health and Wellness Event on Thursday

State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) invites senior citizens from the 27th Senatorial District to join her Thursday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Susquehanna Valley Mall, 1 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive, Selinsgrove, for a free senior health and wellness event.  [Read More]

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]

Culver Appointed to Serve on Committee  Responsible for Reviewing Governor’s Budget Proposal
March 13, 2023

Culver Appointed to Serve on Committee Responsible for Reviewing Governor’s Budget Proposal

The governor last week delivered his annual budget address and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today announced she has been appointed to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will hold hearings and dig into the details of the governor’s plan during the next few weeks.  [Read More]

 
March 8, 2023

Culver Outlines Budget Priorities Following Governor’s Address

  HARRISBURG – After the governor on Tuesday in Harrisburg delivered his annual budget address during a joint session of the state Senate and House, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) released the following statement: “Many Pennsylvania families right now are dealing with inflation by prioritizing their spending, and that’s something our state government should do […]  [Read More]

Culver Appointed to Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
March 6, 2023

Culver Appointed to Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the board of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), a position she hopes to use to help reduce the amount of student loan debt that burdens commonwealth students and graduates. “I’ve heard […]  [Read More]

 
March 1, 2023

Culver and Senate Republicans Announce Priorities and Principles for 2023-24 Session

State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) joined colleagues today in announcing Senate Republican principles and priorities for the 2023-24 legislative session.  [Read More]

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February 28, 2023

Culver Takes Oath, Becomes New Senator for 27th District

State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) today in Harrisburg was sworn in to serve as the new senator for Pennsylvania’s 27th District representing residents in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Snyder counties, and part of Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Culver to Take Oath of Office in Senate on Tuesday
February 27, 2023

Culver to Take Oath of Office in Senate on Tuesday

State Sen.-elect Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) will take the oath of office to become the newest senator representing the 27th District during a ceremony at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m.  [Read More]

Senate Republican Leaders Congratulate Culver Following Special Election Victory
February 1, 2023

Senate Republican Leaders Congratulate Culver Following Special Election Victory

Sen. President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today congratulated current state representative and incoming state Sen.-elect Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), who won a special election on Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by the departure of former Sen. John Gordner.  [Read More]

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