Culver Undergoes Successful Kidney Transplant Surgery

Apr. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver, who serves constituents in portions of both Northumberland and Snyder counties, underwent successful kidney transplant surgery last week at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.

Culver Issues Statement in Response to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 03, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – The governor today issued his proposal for Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 budget. The governor has proposed a budget of $40.2 billion, which is an increase of $3 billion, or 8.2% over the 2019-20 budget. Focal points of the governor’s proposal included a 46% increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) rates, an increased minimum wage and a severance tax on natural gas production.

Culver Comments on State Government Committee Election Hearing

Jan. 22, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee met Thursday for a hearing with Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar and Deputy Secretary for Elections and Commissions Jonathan Marks. The committee discussed inconsistencies and misinterpretations of election guidance leading up to, and through, the 2020 General Election. State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) issued the following statement regarding the hearing:

Culver Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced her committee assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Culver has been appointed to serve on the House Appropriations, Professional Licensure, Rules, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees. Culver was sworn in for the new session on Jan. 5.

Culver, Rowe, Gordner, Keller Hosting Drive-Thru Veterans Appreciation Event

Oct. 29, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and David Rowe (R-Union/Snyder); Sen. John Gordner (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyder); and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) will be hosting a drive-thru veterans appreciation event on Monday, Nov. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., in the rear parking lot of the Susquehanna Valley Mall, located at One Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive in Selinsgrove.

Culver Discusses Future of Glen Raven Site

Oct. 21, 2020 /

WHAT: Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) will be participating in a press conference to discuss the future of the Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC facility, better known locally as the Sunbury Textile Mill.

Governor’s Veto of Sports Spectator Bill Upheld by House, Culver Expresses Disappointment

Sep. 23, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced that the House of Representatives has failed to overturn the governor’s veto of House Bill 2787, which would allow decisions regarding school sports and spectators to be made by local school districts rather than by statewide mandate. The motion failed with a vote of 130-71, short of the 2/3 majority needed to overturn.

Local Officials Advocate for Transition of Northumberland County to Green Phase

Jun. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Several Northumberland County elected officials today sent a letter to the governor advocating the transitioning of Northumberland County to the green phase of the governor’s three-phase reopening plan. State Reps. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Kurt Masser (R-Northumberland/Columbia/Montour); Sen. John Gordner (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyder) and Northumberland County Commissioners Samuel Schiccatano, Joseph Klebon and Kymberly Best are signatories on the letter.

Northumberland, Snyder Counties to Receive $11.8 Million in Federal Relief Funds

May. 28, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today passed Senate Bill 1108, which would distribute approximately $2.6 billion in federal relief funds throughout Pennsylvania’s counties as well as across various state government departments. Of that total, $625 million is allocated to 60 Pennsylvania counties who have not yet received funds directly from the federal government. Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) announced that, based on population, Northumberland and Snyder counties would receive $11,849,876 in appropriated funds.

Culver Issues Statement on Pennsylvania’s Short-Term Budget

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today approved a responsible, short-term $25 billion budget that runs through November. State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) issued the following statement in response:

Culver Hosting Event to Honor Veterans

Oct. 23, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) will be hosting a veterans breakfast on Friday, Nov. 8, at 9 a.m., at Grace Community Church, located at 1218 State Route 225 in Herndon.

House Votes to Increase First Responder Loan Limits

Oct. 23, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced that the House of Representatives has voted to advance her bill, House Bill 1816, which would increase the maximum loan limits available to volunteer fire companies and emergency medical services through the Volunteer Loan Assistance Program (VLAP).

Culver Holding Satellite Office Outreach Hours

Oct. 03, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced her plans to hold satellite office outreach hours in October. Culver will hold office hours on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Little Mahanoy Township Building on State Road in Dornsife.

Culver Announces Dates for New District Office

Sep. 26, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced that her new satellite district office at the Susquehanna Valley Mall, located at 1 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive in Selinsgrove, will be opening on Monday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m.

Pennsylvania Game Commission Hosting Educational Program on Dangers of Infected Deer

Sep. 17, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) will be hosting an educational program by the Pennsylvania Game Commission on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m., at the Little Sportsman Shop, located at 1153 Susquehanna Trail in Northumberland. CWD is a contagious and always fatal infection first found in captive and wild Pennsylvania deer in 2012.

Lawmakers Announce Grants for Two Area Projects

Sep. 16, 2019 /

(HARRISBURG) – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded two grants for area projects, according to Sen. John R. Gordner (R-27), Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) and Rep. David Rowe (R-85). Through the strong support of all three members, funds were made available by way of the Flood Mitigation program.

Culver Holding Satellite Office Outreach Hours

Sep. 13, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced her plans to hold satellite office outreach hours in September. Culver will hold office hours on Monday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m., at the Chapman Township Building, located at 1151 Wagner Hill Road in Port Trevorton.