Senator Baker Supports Passage of “Farming First” Bills to Support PA Agriculture
Posted on: May 8, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, supported passage of a package of bills today that would help Pennsylvania agricultural operations remain competitive and profitable for current and future generations of farmers.
Members of the Task Force on Lead Exposure Discuss Legislative Recommendations of Advisory Committee and Task Force Report on Lead Exposure
Posted on: May 7, 2019
Legislative members of the Task Force on Lead Exposure held a press conference today to discuss the legislative recommendations that were part of ‘Lead Exposure Risks and Response in Pennsylvania: Report of the Advisory Committee and Task Force on Lead Exposure.’
Public meeting to consider the reconfirmation of John Wetzel as Secretary of Corrections, the confirmation of Elliot Howsie, Esq., as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, and the confirmation of Marshall J. Piccinini, Esq., as Judge Court of Common Pleas, Erie County
Posted on: May 3, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee | May 7, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |
Meeting to consider SB 500, SB 501, SB 502, SB 275, and HB 279
Posted on: April 30, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting | May 1, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. | Main Capitol, Room 461
Baker Welcomes Special Olympic Medal Winner To Senate
Posted on: April 29, 2019
Aaron Keller, 21, of Dorrance Township, brought the gold and silver medals he earned earlier this year at the Special Olympics World Games held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Harrisburg. Sen. Baker welcomed him to the Capitol and introduced the Luzerne County Community College student during a Senate session.
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State Senate Passes Package of Bills to Strengthen Protections For Crime Victims
Posted on: April 10, 2019
The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed a package of five bills designed to provide stronger protections for crime victims and ensure they have more opportunities to participate in the judicial process. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20, is among them.
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Sen. Baker Comments On Her Follow The Active Duty Spouse Bill
Posted on: April 9, 2019
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee today approved Sen. Lisa Baker’s SB 304, which would close a loophole that penalizes spouses of active duty military who must leave their employment when their spouse is transferred to a new duty station.
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Senator Baker Welcomes Several District Attorneys To the Senate
Posted on: April 8, 2019
Senator Baker offered floor remarks welcoming several district attorneys who visited the Senate as part of their legislative outreach with the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. Among them were two from the 20th Senate District: Stephanie Salavantis from Luzerne County and Ray Tonkin form Pike County.
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Guest Senate Page and Shadow
Posted on: March 27, 2019
Veronica Miller served as a guest Senate page and shadowed Sen. Baker for the day.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH RESOLUTION
Posted on: March 26, 2019
Sen. Baker and Sen. Mike Regan cosponsored Senate Resolution 61 marking March as American Red Cross Month in Pennsylvania. Baker noted that in fiscal year 2018, 6,600 Red Cross volunteers assisted 4,000 families statewide during a disaster.
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Meeting to consider SB 123, SB 149, SB 337, SB 396, SB 399, SB 425, SB 431, SB 469, SB 473 and SB 479
Posted on: March 25, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee | March 27, 2019 | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 |
Officials Announce First Five Participating Hospitals In Rural Health Model
Posted on: March 5, 2019
Three hospitals in the 20th Senatorial District were chosen to participate in the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model, which seeks to improve patient health in rural communities while ensuring that the hospitals serving those residents remain financially healthy.
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Senator Baker Comments On Budget Address
Posted on: February 5, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address:
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Senate Adopts Baker Resolution Calling For Transparency In Proposed Court Rule Change
Posted on: February 5, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered remarks on the floor of the Senate today on Senate Resolution 20.
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Video: St. David’s Day in Pennsylvania
Posted on: February 4, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker introduced a resolution recognizing March 1 as St. David’s Day in Pennsylvania to commemorate the death of the patron saint of Wales in 569 and to bring attention to the incredible contributions individuals of Welsh heritage made to the settlement and development of Pennsylvania.
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Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Weeks
Posted on: February 4, 2019
Senator Baker offered floor remarks in support of a pair of resolutions she introduced.
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National Wear Red Day
Posted on: January 30, 2019
Senator Baker offers a resolution recognizing Friday, February 1, 2019, as “National Wear Red Day” in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about heart disease and strokes for women.
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Video: Maternal Health Awareness Day
Posted on: January 16, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker offers remarks recognizing January 23, 2019 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
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Baker Seeks Savings On Prescription Drugs
Posted on: January 14, 2019
As third-party administrators of drug benefit programs for health plans, pharmacy benefits managers have seen success in containing costs.
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Baker Named To Chair State Senate Judiciary Committee
Posted on: January 7, 2019
For state Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), a new term in office and a new legislative session bring the opportunity and responsibility of a new committee chairmanship – the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Little League Softball Team From Tunkhannock Lauded by Legislature For World Series Run
Posted on: October 17, 2018
The Pennsylvania Senate and House honored the Little League softball team from Tunkhannock today, recognizing players and coaches and family members for their historic run that culminated with a runner up finish in the World Series championship game in Portland, Oregon.
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The Role and Impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in PA
Posted on: October 11, 2018
JOINT HEARING Senate Health & Human Services Committee AND Senate Majority Policy Committee | October 16, 2018 | 10:15 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
Meeting to consider SB 1270
Posted on: October 11, 2018
Senate Health & Human Services | October 16, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
Rural Hospital Initiative Seeks To Prevent Closures, Support Communities
Posted on: October 9, 2018
There has been a great deal of discussion about the financial challenges facing many of our rural hospitals. A new initiative could offer some relief for facilities struggling to keep the doors open.