Recent News
November 15, 2024
State Grants Secure Future of Luzerne County Fair Sports Dome Project, Bringing New Sports and Community Hub to NEPA
An exciting joint venture between the Back Mountain Soccer Club and the Luzerne County Fair and its nonprofit partners will strengthen and enhance recreational amenities and opportunities for resident of northeastern Pennsylvania. [Read More]
November 14, 2024
Baker Endorses Ward for Continued Service as Interim President Pro Tempore of Pennsylvania Senate
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) officially seconded the nomination of Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) yesterday to serve as interim president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate from Dec. 1, 2024, until Jan. 6, 2025. [Read More]
October 30, 2024
Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime
Every October we observe Crime Prevention Month. [Read More]
October 30, 2024
Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Signed into Law
Sen. Lisa Baker’s (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law, widely known as the PA One Call Law, was signed into law this week. [Read More]
Meet Lisa Baker
Senator Lisa Baker is serving her fifth term representing the 20th Senatorial District, which includes substantial parts of Luzerne and Wayne counties, and all of Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties. She is noted for her accessibility in the district, for her practical and reasonable approach to problem-solving and her bipartisan work on constructive legislation. Numerous community organizations and projects have benefitted from her concerted advocacy. Working with county and municipal officials, she has helped to secure essential funding to support community priorities.
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