Coal Refuse Cogeneration Industry
February 21, 2020
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.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Board of Pardons
February 19, 2020
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.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
February 19, 2020
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.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
February 19, 2020
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.
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New Law Promotes Milk Banks, Assures Safety In Pennsylvania
February 13, 2020
Mother’s milk plays a fundamental role in the development of all babies, but it is critical to the growth and survival of preemies.
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St. David’s Day in Pennsylvania
February 05, 2020
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker offers a resolution recognizing March 1 as St. David’s Day in Pennsylvania. St. David’s Day is a feast day commemorating the death of the patron saint of Wales in the year 589.
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Recognizing PA’s Class AAA Football Champs – The Wyoming Area Warriors
February 05, 2020
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker introduces the Wyoming Area HS football team, winners of the 2019 PIAA Class 3A state championship.
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Keystone Mothers’ Milk Bank Act
February 04, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of House Bill 1001, legislation that would license and regulate donor human milk banks in Pennsylvania.
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Senator Lisa Baker Reaction to 2020-2021 State Budget Proposal
February 04, 2020
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address:
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Community Recovery Reinvestment Legislation
January 31, 2020
Remarks of Senator Baker at a news conference in Nanticoke on Community Recovery Reinvestment Legislation.
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