The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Monday to hear testimony regarding a Department of Corrections report on parolee homicides and other matters, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th).   [Read More]

During a public hearing held Oct. 17 in Nanticoke High School, on the proposed closure of SCI-Retreat in Newport Township, Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following testimony:   [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee | October 21, 2019 | NOB, Hearing Room #1 | Watch Live   [Read More]

A group of Senators has called on state Inspector General Bruce Beemer to investigate the process that led to the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) announced plans to close the Polk State Center and the White Haven State Center.   [Read More]

Senator John Yudichak (D-14), Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), and Senator Michele Brooks (R-50) will introduce legislation that would institute a moratorium on the scheduled closing of the Polk State Center and White Haven State Center.   [Read More]

The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Wednesday to hear testimony regarding the Statute of Limitations with respect to claims of sexual abuse, according to Chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th).   [Read More]