Welcome to my online office. It is designed to give the residents of the 20th District easy access to information about the actions taken by the state Senate, the programs offered by state government, and a variety of useful state publications. Such access helps bring about greater public awareness, and in turn, greater accountability.

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
May 2012 - Monthly Revenue Report May 2012 – This month's television show features Juvenile Justice Reform April 2012 - Monthly Revenue Report April 12, 2012 - Baker Bill to Help Soldiers with Custody Changes Signed Into Law April 9, 2012 - Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) joins Governor Tom Corbett, legislators and juvenile justice advocates at a ceremony to sign into law Senate Bills 815 and 818. The legislation, which Baker sponsored, will require that legal counsel be present at juvenile delinquency hearings for juveniles under 14 and require a judge to state why each juvenile received the disposition they were given. April 3, 2012 - Mandatory Counsel Bill Sent to Governor March 27, 2012 - Senate Sends the First Baker Juvenile Justice Reform Bill to Governor March 27, 2012 - Senator Baker Remarks on SB351 March 14, 2012 - Senator Baker Supports American Red Cross February 21, 2012 - Baker Presses for Greater Commitment to Veterans' Services February 19, 2012 - State urged to help homeless veterans as their ranks grow (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) February 16, 2012 - Baker Calls for Quicker PUC Action on Pipeline Safety Laws and Storm Response February 7, 2012 - Senator Baker Reacts to Governor's Budget February 7, 2012 - Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Marcellus Shale Impact Fee February 6, 2012 - Tribute to Dr. Joseph Mattioli February 3, 2012 - Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Homeless Veterans February 2, 2012 - Baker Bill to Improve Wellsite Safety Becomes Law January 27, 2012 - Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on The Passing of Dr. Joe "Doc" Mattioli January 20, 2012 - Endless Mountains Health System Breaks  Ground on Hospital Replacement Project  January 18, 2012 - Senate Approves Baker Bill on Wellsite Safety January 18, 2012 - Senate Passes Juvenile Justice Reform Measure, Again December 13, 2011 - Senator Lisa Baker Speaks on the Senate Floor about Legislation to Strengthen Gas Pipeline Safety in Pennsylvania December 5, 2011 - Wreaths Across America Ceremony Honors Veterans and Their Families  December 2011 – This month's television show on Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Rally at the Capitol more . . .  Sign up for email updates