State Senator Lisa Baker has been at the forefront of juvenile justice reform efforts for more than a decade.  Now she will be an integral part of the latest push for improving the system as part of an interbranch Juvenile Justice Task Force.   [Read More]

State Senator Lisa Baker has been at the forefront of juvenile justice reform efforts for more than a decade.  Now she will be an integral part of the latest push for improving the system as part of an interbranch Juvenile Justice Task Force.   [Read More]

Senate Bill 500, sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker, will create a County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee. Senate Bill 501, sponsored by Senator Tom Killion, will generate significant savings for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections by streamlining the process for placement in State Intermediate Punishment, allowing parole agents to quickly detain parolees for violations, and streamlining the process for paroling people who receive a short sentence to prison.   [Read More]

Senator Lisa Baker discusses her support of the nomination of J. Andrew Crompton, Esq. for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.   [Read More]

Senator Lisa Baker and Senator John Yudichak introduce the Wyoming Valley West High School field hockey team, winners of the 2019 PIAA Class 2A state championship.   [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee met today to consider the nominations of several individuals for seats on various courts.     [Read More]