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.

Whether you prefer to email, call, or write, please let me know any questions or concerns you have about state issues. Knowing more about your views and priorities helps me to better serve you and your neighbors.  Thank you.

Recent News
May 6, 2013 - Senator Baker Hosts “Help for Heroes” Town Hall Meeting April 30, 2013 - Baker Bill Makes Financial Disclosure Statements Easily Accessible Online, Requires Filing By Political Party Officers April 2013 - E-Newsletter April 30, 2013 - Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Hearing for Consideration of Bills April 18, 2013 - Legislators Seek Delay on New On-Lot Sewage Regulations April 17, 2013 - Baker Introduces PA Adjutant General During National Guard Day at Capitol   April 17, 2013 - Senator Baker Floor Remarks - John Hartranft Statue April 9, 2013 - Senate Passes Baker Bill To Give Victims, Families A Stronger Voice in Probation and Parole Decisions   March 28, 2013 - State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) comments on the concerns raised at two public hearings regarding school safety and emergency preparedness in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy and Superstorm Sandy. Listen March 2013 - E-Newsletter March 25, 2013 - Senators Seek Furlough Protections for National Guard Technicians March 19, 2013 - Nation's Top Teacher, Leslie Nicholas, Honored by General Assembly   March 18,2013 - Senators Unveil Bipartisan Package to Overhaul PA Child Protection Laws March 12, 2013 - Floor remarks by Senator Baker honoring the memory of prison guard Eric Williams   March 12, 2013 - Senate Hearing to Study Safety in Child Cares and Colleges March 13, 2013 - Senate Education and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees School Safety Follow Up Hearing March 11, 2013 - American Red Cross Month March 11, 2013 - Senators Baker, Vogel Call on PEMA to Investigate Breakdown In Information-Sharing Following Illegal Dumping Incident February 25, 2013 - Baker Urges Expansion of Veterans' Services February 14, 2013 - Senate Approves Standardized Training for County Veterans Affairs Directors February 13, 2013 - Senate Education and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees School Safety Hearing   February 11, 2013 - School Safety Agenda Unveiled February 5, 2013 - Statement by State Senator Lisa Baker in Reaction to Governor Corbett's 2013-14 Budget Proposal February 2013 - E-Newsletter January 24, 2013 - School Emergency Plans and Security Measures to be Subjects of Special State Senate Public Hearing January 2013 - Legislative Update: For Veterans January 18, 2013 - State Senator Lisa Baker: Committee Assignments Square With Legislative Priorities January 11, 2013 - Baker Responds to Federal Disaster Declaration for Sandy January 2013 - Senate Appropriations Monthly Report January 3, 2013 - After many utility customers endured more than a week without power in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Sen. Baker convened a public listening session at Fernwood Resort in Monroe County on November 29.   Frustrated citizens had an opportunity to express their concerns and advance recommendations to representatives from the electric utilities serving northeastern Pennsylvania, along with representatives of the state Public Utility Commission, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, local emergency management coordinators, and federal, state and local elected officials. A transcript of the three-hour hearing follows. Hurricane Sandy Community Input Session Transcript Available more . . .  Sign up for email updates