Culver, House Committee to Consider Legislation Supporting Emergency Responders

May. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – This week, the men and women who are there for us in our time of need are being recognized as part of National EMS Week. State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and some of her House colleagues will follow up next week by voting a key piece of legislation that would offer financial support for those same emergency responders.

Yaw, Culver Announce Grant for Evangelical Community Hospital

Apr. 22, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – On the heels of a $500,000 grant received in December, a Union County healthcare provider’s effort to increase its energy efficiency will now receive an additional $400,000 boost thanks to the work of state Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).

Culver, Gordner Secure Funding to Repair Lewis Township Bridge

Apr. 22, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Sen. John Gordner (R-27) have successfully obtained a grant that will allow a Northumberland County bridge to open nearly seven years after it was shut down due to deteriorating conditions.

Culver: Governor’s Budget Proposal ‘Makes Us Nervous’

Feb. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – While stressing that it is merely a starting point in the process, state Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Tuesday budget proposal and his desire to substantially increase spending in the 2022-23 budget:

Culver, Millard Bill Becomes New Law to Help Solve Missing Persons Cases

Feb. 04, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – The loved ones of Pennsylvania’s more than 400 missing persons now have at their disposal a tool that is described as vital for keeping memories alive, thanks to legislation co-authored by state Reps. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and Dave Millard (R-Columbia) that has been signed into law.

Culver, Millard Legislation Offers Hope for Families of Lost Loved Ones

Oct. 06, 2021 /

While the majority of missing persons cases get resolved rather quickly, Pennsylvania currently has approximately 400 such cases where investigators are still looking for answers. Legislation authored by state Reps. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) and David Millard (R-Columbia) would provide another tool to help law enforcement reduce that number.

Culver to Honor Local Veterans

Oct. 05, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) is making plans to recognize the service of veterans in the 108th Legislative District by holding a drive-thru breakfast on Friday, Nov. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 3939 Park Road, Selinsgrove.

Culver Recognized for Support of Children with Autism

Aug. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) recently received an award as recipient of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in PA Initiative’s “Advocate for Excellence.” The honor was officially announced in June while Culver was recovering from kidney transplant surgery, leaving her unable to receive the award in person.

Culver Invites Agriculture Workers to Farmers Breakfast Aug. 26

Aug. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) would like to invite all those involved in the agriculture industry throughout Northumberland and Snyder counties to her annual Farmers Breakfast. The event will be held at the Northumberland County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. at Tall Cedar’s Grove, located at 522 Seven Points Road in Sunbury. The breakfast is being catered by members of Tall Cedars.

Culver Votes for Budget with No New or Increased Taxes

Jun. 25, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today in Harrisburg voted for Senate Bill 255, the General Appropriations portion of the state budget, which was approved by the House of Representatives. The 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget would spend $39 billion in General Fund dollars, and $1 billion in federal relief funds, to fund the core functions of government services, prioritize education and support Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens, all while avoiding any new or increased taxes.

Culver Seeks to Protect Seniors, Care-Dependent Persons with Financial Exploitation Bill

Jun. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed her House Bill 1429, which would amend Title 18 to criminalize “financial exploitation” of an older adult/care-dependent person by a person in a position of trust. This measure also grants the attorney general’s office concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute alongside the district attorney’s if the crime is over $20,000.

Mehaffie, Culver to be Awarded for ABA Advocacy

Jun. 04, 2021 /

WHAT: The ABA in PA Initiative will recognize Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) with awards recognizing their push to create licensing in Pennsylvania for applied behavior analysts.

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.