Argall, Baker, Culver, Flynn Announce $4.3 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Luzerne County
April 18, 2024

Argall, Baker, Culver, Flynn Announce $4.3 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Luzerne County

State Sens. Dave Argall (R-29), Lisa Baker (R-20), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Marty Flynn (D-22) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is awarding more than $4.3 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania
April 18, 2024

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Approves Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Schools in Pennsylvania
April 10, 2024

Baker: Senate Approves Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Schools in Pennsylvania

Legislation that would create heightened penalties for individuals who make terroristic threats to a school passed today in the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Luzerne Legislators Announce More than Half a Million Dollars  Awarded for County Infrastructure Upgrades
March 26, 2024

Luzerne Legislators Announce More than Half a Million Dollars Awarded for County Infrastructure Upgrades

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-120), and Mike Cabell (R-117) announced today $585,160 in state funding for two infrastructure improvement projects in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Baker’s Bill Extending Megan’s Law Requirements to Human Traffickers for Enhanced Community Safety
March 20, 2024

Senate Passes Baker’s Bill Extending Megan’s Law Requirements to Human Traffickers for Enhanced Community Safety

The Senate passed legislation that would extend Megan’s Law requirements to human traffickers, according to Sen Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Baker’s Athletic Training Bills Passed by Senate
March 18, 2024

Baker’s Athletic Training Bills Passed by Senate

Two bills modernizing the capabilities of athletic trainers in Pennsylvania were passed by the Senate today, according to the sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Baker Issues Statement Following Governor’s Budget Address
February 6, 2024

Baker Issues Statement Following Governor’s Budget Address

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s annual budget address during a joint session of the General Assembly:  [Read More]

Baker to Serve on Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force
January 9, 2024

Baker to Serve on Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force (the Task Force) established by Act 22 of 2023 to study flood insurance issues and make recommendations to help improve affordability and expand access to coverage.  [Read More]

Saying Goodbye to a Good and Gentle Soul – Pocono Raceway’s Michele Rose Mattioli-Kulick
January 4, 2024

Saying Goodbye to a Good and Gentle Soul – Pocono Raceway’s Michele Rose Mattioli-Kulick

One of my sincere joys in life has been my friendship with the Mattioli family.  We are all aware of the achievements and contributions of the late Drs. Joe and Rose, and the legacy they left.  As we know, their genes for living gracious, generous, and productive lives were passed on to their children and grandchildren.  [Read More]

Sens. Baker and Haywood’s Guardianship Legislation Signed into Law
December 21, 2023

Sens. Baker and Haywood’s Guardianship Legislation Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and  Art Haywood (D-4), to safeguard the dignity of adults in need of guardianship was signed into law by Gov. Shapiro.  [Read More]

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