Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton. [Read More]
PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate: [Read More]
Baker, Pugh to Host Plate Event in Dallas on Thursday
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) will host an event Thursday, July 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to assist constituents with license plate replacements. The event will be held at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, 3605 State Route 118, Dallas. [Read More]
Baker Announces More Than $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Luzerne County
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the approval of more than $9 million in financial assistance for a drinking water infrastructure project in Luzerne County. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Must Act Now to Secure Justice For The Families Of Victims Who Were Brutally Murdered
In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Commonwealth v. Lee ruled that the sentencing law for second degree murder in Pennsylvania is unconstitutional. Fortunately, the court gave legislators a 120-day window to pass legislation rewriting the law to comply with the ruling. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Confirms Pennsylvania Parole Board Nominees
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the Senate voted to confirm the nominations of Suzanne V. Estrella and Stephen R. Zawisky to serve on the Pennsylvania Parole Board. [Read More]
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