Ballotpedia, Lynda Schlegel Culver

Lynda is a lifelong resident of Northumberland County. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Bloomsburg University. Lynda lives in Rockefeller Township with her husband, Tom, and they have an adult son.

Lynda previously served as a staff leader in the office of former state Rep. Merle Phillips.

Lynda J. Schlegel Culver currently serves as State Senator for District 27. She was elected through a special election in January 2023 and is serving her 1st term. Lynda previously served 7 terms representing 108th District in the State House of Representatives.

As of September 30, 2024, Lynda J. Schlegel Culver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports legislation requiring armed officers in every Pennsylvania school building to protect students.

Supports legislation that would have required armed officers in every Pennsylvania school building.

- Supports legislation that would have required armed officers in every Pennsylvania school building.

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Supports legislation providing living organ donors a tax deduction of up to $10,000 for non-reimbursable expenses like travel and lost wages.

Believes upgrading healthcare facilities will enhance treatment capacity to address "the overload problem."

- Supports legislation providing living organ donors a tax deduction of up to $10,000 for non-reimbursable expenses like travel and lost wages.
- Believes upgrading healthcare facilities will enhance treatment capacity to address "the overload problem."
- Opposes abortion access.

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Opposes the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and plans to repeal it.

Supports air quality control monitors in Wilburton No. 2 to address safety concerns of residents and township supervisors.

Supports collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state departments to address safety concerns.

Supports collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency  and state departments to address safety concerns.

- Opposes the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and plans to repeal it.
- Supports air quality control monitors in Wilburton No. 2 to address safety concerns of residents and township supervisors.
- Supports collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency  and state departments to address safety concerns.

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Lynda J. Schlegel Culver

Lynda is a lifelong resident of Northumberland County. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Bloomsburg University. Lynda lives in Rockefeller Township with her husband, Tom, and they have an adult son, Joshua.

Lynda previously served for more than 20 years as the staff leader in the office of former state Rep. Merle Phillips.

Lynda Culver currently serves as State Senator for Distirct 27. She was elected through a special election in January 2023 and is serving her first term. Lynda previously served seven terms representing the people in the 108th District in the state House of Representatives.

Supports funding transportation projects to boost local economies.

Believes in promoting careers in Pennsylvania agriculture.

Believes in providing state seminars to explain new tax laws.

Supports agriculture, calling it "a vital industry in Pennsylvania."

Supports unclaimed property initiatives that benefit nonprofits.

Supports reauthorizing and reforming the State Board to enhance weather warnings and emergency response.

Supports providing benefits and rights for senior citizens.

Supports programs that prepare students for manufacturing jobs.

Supports the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for student aid in higher education.

Supports parental involvement in their children's education.

Supports freezing tuition rates for in-state undergraduates at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) for the 2024-25 academic year.

Supports legislation requiring high school students to complete a half-credit personal finance course to graduate.

- Supports legislation requiring armed officers in every Pennsylvania school building to protect students.

Believes in raising awareness for men's health issues, including prostate health.

Supports increasing funding for neonatal, obstetric, and nursing home services.

Supports free health benefits counseling for Medicare beneficiaries.

Supports accessible quality healthcare statewide, noting efforts to allocate $10 million for rural hospitals and $17.5 million for rural health redesign in the budget agreement.

Supports the use of technology, such as automatic milking, in Columbia County's dairy industry.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports the ability to read and write in the Pennsylvania state senate.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports special elections to fill vacant Senate seats, as demonstrated by her own election in January 2023 to replace former Sen. John Gordner.

Supports a new complaint form for issues with baggage fees, flight scheduling, or refunds due to flight cancellations.

Believes in providing assistance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) paperwork and processing.

Supports allowing licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to make death pronouncements.

Supports expanding access to benefits for Pennsylvania disabled veterans.

Supports the passage of the TREAT PTSD Act, which would provide funding for research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues that affect veterans.

Believes in the importance of having an emergency plan to ensure public safety.

Believes in prioritizing public safety and advising residents with health or safety concerns to call 911.

Supports the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, which advocates for farmers' safety and security.

Supports enhancing public safety measures.

Opposes joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), saying it will increase electricity rates, cut jobs, close power plants, and cause rolling blackouts in Pennsylvania.

Advises using mosquito repellent and washing all treated skin and clothing when returning indoors.

Supports the installation of air quality control monitors by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Wilburton to measure air contaminants during the extinguishing efforts of a nearby coal bank fire.

Supports the installation of air quality control monitors by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Wilburton to measure air contaminants during the extinguishing efforts of a nearby coal bank fire.

Lynda is a lifelong resident of Northumberland County. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Bloomsburg University. She has an adult son.

Lynda J. Schlegel Culver is a Pennsylvania State Senator for the 27th District, elected in a special election in January 2023. She previously served seven terms representing the 108th District in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives.

As of October 3, 2024, Lynda J. Schlegel Culver’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senator and their staff members respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- The State Senator oversees the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.   
- There are 50 Pennsylvania state senators, each representing a single district.
- Senators must be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of Pennsylvania for four years. They must also have lived in their district for one year before the election and must remain there throughout their term.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase.  