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Through this site, you can find out what is being done to solve problems, what services are available, and what issues are coming up for debate.  You will also find helpful contact information and links to federal, state, and local agencies.   

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Recent News

August 2008 - Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act (more information from the Department of Health) August 15, 2008 - Saw Creek Estates Community Association Voices Concerns Over Proposed Transmission Line August 15, 2008 - Senator Baker Advocates for Marshall's Creek Transportation Safety Project (PDF) August 14, 2008 - Senator Baker Tells Luzerne County Commissioners Assessment Appeals Process Should Be Open to the Public August 13, 2008 - State Senators Write to U.S. Department of Transportation to Express Continuing Opposition to Resubmitted Interstate 80 Tolling Plan August 5, 2008 - Baker Signs Petition Calling for Special Session on Government Reform August 2008 - The Baker Report - Tour of Ricketts Glen State Park July 24, 2008 - Senator Baker Encourages Support for Volunteer Fire and EMS July 15, 2008 - Senate Pushes for Legislative Reform July 4, 2008 - Baker Says New State Budget Fiscally Responsible July 4, 2008 - Legislative Panel to Visit Hazleton Monday, July 14, to Discuss Findings of Hazleton Cargo Airport Study July 4, 2008 - Sen. Baker's Initiative Provides $100 Tax Credit to Fire, EMS Workers July 4, 2008 - Baker-Backed Budget Measure Will Provide Funding for Rural Hospitals July 3, 2008 - Pike County Land Transfer Bill to Become Law July 2008 - The Baker Report - Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee June 26, 2008 - Senator Baker Receives Athena Award from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry June 25, 2008 – Communications and Technology Committee Hears Testimony Regarding The Federal REAL ID Act (PDF) June 25, 2008 - Musto and Baker Seek Taxpayer Protections in Any Cargo Airport Deal June 20, 2008 - Senator Baker Raises Questions Regarding State's Ability to Manage Increased Oil and Gas Drilling (PDF) June 18, 2008 - Senate Passes Baker Bill to Aid In Clean-up of Waste Tire Piles - Sen. Baker - Sen. Mary Jo White June 12, 2008 - Senator Baker Recognizes Local Organizations at Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit and Community Assistance Center Dinner June 11, 2008 - Cargo Airport Feasibility Study Released (PDF) Hazleton Cargo Airport Report Summary Issued by Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (PDF) June 10, 2008 - Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Senate Passage of Legislation to Provide for Smoking Ban Summary of Senate Bill 246 (Clean Indoor Air Act) June 10, 2008 - Senate Approves Tax Credits for Fire & EMS Volunteers Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute Thanks Senate for Supporting Fire and EMS Community (PDF) June 9, 2008 - Senator Baker Urges Passage of Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Workers June 6, 2008 – Senator Baker Requests Local Forum to Discuss Hazleton Air Cargo Feasibility Study (PDF) June 6, 2008 - Senators to Outline Legislation That Will Provide Tax Credits to Volunteer Firefighters, EMS Workers June 3, 2008 - Senator Baker Participates in Disabled American Veterans' Van Dedication June 2008 - The Baker Report - Tour of the Pennsylvania Capitol May 26, 2008 - Senator Baker Honors Veterans During Tunkhannock Memorial Day Ceremony (PDF) May 22, 2008 - Senator Baker Addresses Emergency Medical Services Personnel During Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week May 22, 2008 - Senator Baker Observes EMS Week, Proposes EMS Act Changes May 21, 2008 - Senator Baker Recognizes Commission on Economic Opportunity Volunteers (PDF) May 16, 2008 - Joint Senate/House Panel Receives Testimony on Restructuring Pennsylvania's Emergency Response System May 14, 2008 - Joint Informational Hearing Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives - Title 35 Revision - Emergency Management Services Agenda and Testimony - Part 1 - (running time 1 hour 12 minutes) - Part 2 - (running time 52 minutes) May 10, 2008 – Senator Baker Addresses East Stroudsburg University Students at 2008 Spring Commencement Ceremony May 8, 2008 - Senate Approves Baker Bill to Improve Review of Child Deaths May 7, 2008 - Senate/House Panel to Hear Testimony on Restructuring PA's Emergency Response System May 5, 2008 - Senate Approves Legislation to Protect Child Custody Rights of Deployed Soldiers  May 2008 – The Baker Report - Volunteer Fire Companies more . . .  Sign up for email updates