Joint Legislative Conservation Committee hearing to discuss what impact a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions would have on Pennsylvania's coal refuse cogeneration industry.     [Read More]

During the #PASenate #PABudget hearing with the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, I discussed how modernization, reform measures and improved communications could improve the pardons process.     [Read More]

At the #PASenate #PAbudget hearing with @CorrectionsPA and the Board of Probation & Parole, I discussed medical parole to cut costs, absconder parolees who avoid monitoring & apprehension.     [Read More]

At the PA Senate budget hearing with the Department of Corrections, Sen. Baker sought assurances from Sec. John Wetzel that his proposed budget did not contain hidden taxpayer costs and that no more prison closures were planned. She also expressed concerns about the uptick in assaults at SCI-Dallas sought support for her plans to form a labor/management Facility Safety Review Team.     [Read More]

Mother’s milk plays a fundamental role in the development of all babies, but it is critical to the growth and survival of preemies. Listen   [Read More]

State Senators John Yudichak (I-14), Lisa Baker (R-20), Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Michele Brooks (R-50) released the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s veto of Senate Bill 906   [Read More]