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. Listen   [Read More]

Today, Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20, and Rep. Jonathan Fritz, R-111, expressed concerns over changes to Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) and what they might mean for rural communities.   [Read More]

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. Listen   [Read More]

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. Listen   [Read More]

Veronica Miller served as a guest Senate page and shadowed Sen. Baker for the day. Listen   [Read More]

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. Listen   [Read More]