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Baker, Pugh Respond to Uncertainty Surrounding Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Other Commonwealth Campuses
May 13, 2025

Baker, Pugh Respond to Uncertainty Surrounding Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Other Commonwealth Campuses

In light of reports that Penn State University is considering the closure of several of its Commonwealth Campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) are calling for transparency, accountability and a commitment to the communities the campuses serve.  [Read More]

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
May 9, 2025

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, Monday, May 12, Off the Floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 302
Published: May 9, 2025   |  Meeting: Monday, May 12

Meeting to consider SB 302

Senate Judiciary Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room   [Read More]

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May 5, 2025

Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry

Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation unanimously approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

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May we reflect on God’s great love on this Good Friday as we honor Christ’s sacrifice and prepare to rejoice on Resurrection Sunday. #holyweek
Look out for a scam involving telephone calls that falsely claim to be from @pennsylvania_puc and threaten utility service termination unless immediate payment is made. The PUC does not make direct calls to consumers to demand payment.
@pafishandboat is reminding anglers that the statewide Opening Day of Trout Season is this Saturday, April 5! Anglers may begin fishing at 8 a.m.​​

Throughout the 2025 season, the PFBC will stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 691 streams and 130 lakes open to public fishing. The trout stocking schedule is available on their website. #pafishing #troutseason #troutstocking
Our #pacapitol building at night - one of the most impressive architectural structures in the United States. It’s an honor to serve the people of the 20th #pasenate District in Harrisburg and at home.
To all of our Vietnam Veterans, Welcome Home! 

Join me in saluting Silver Star recipient Col. Robert J. Graham, USAF, Ret. I’m currently reading his new book “One of the Few” a fascinating story chronicling his service as a fighter pilot, leader and warrior between 1961-74. 🇺🇸 #nationalvietnamveteransday
Be sure to watch @eyewitness_news_wbrewyou tonight as Lead I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick investigates an alarming pattern of reckless driving and near misses at the bus stop and my efforts to strengthen school bus safety laws to better protect children. #recklessdriving #schoolbussafety

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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