Protecting Victims of Campus Sexual Assaults
July 08, 2019
Two initiatives to reduce college campus violence were part of the final budget package signed into law.
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Video: Pa. GI Bill Signed Into Law
July 01, 2019
Sen. Lisa Baker speaks about House Bill 1324, known as the PA GI Bill, which was signed into law today. The law creates a program allowing spouses and children of Pennsylvania National Guard members to attend college at no or reduced cost. It is the first program of its kind in the nation.
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Baker Supports State Budget That Increases Education and Farming Funding, Holds Line On Taxes
June 28, 2019
The Legislature approved a Fiscal Year 2019-20 spending plan that provides funding for essential services, promotes workforce development efforts, bolsters education spending at all levels and makes a substantial investment in the state Rainy Day Fund, according to Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, who voted in favor of the bill. There are no tax increases, and a plan to tax municipalities utilizing State Police coverage was rejected.
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Senate Confirms Kelly Gaughan To Vacant Pike County Judgeship
June 27, 2019
The Pennsylvania Senate today confirmed Kelly Anne Gaughan, of Milford Township, to serve as a Pike County judge for the remainder of 2019.
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Video: Anthracite Heritage Day in Pennsylvania
June 25, 2019
The Senate adopted a joint Senate Resolution designating July 20 as Anthracite Heritage Day in Pennsylvania. A copy of the resolution can be found here.
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Meeting to consider judicial nominations
June 21, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting | June 27, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
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Public hearing to consider Probation and Parole Reform (SB 14) – Part 1 of 2
June 21, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting | June 25, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
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Public hearing to consider Probation and Parole Reform (SB 14) – Part 2 of 2
June 21, 2019
Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting | June 26, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 |
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Legislature Sends Series of Victims’ Rights Bills to Governor’s Desk
June 19, 2019
Lawmakers gave final approval to a bipartisan package of bills this week that will better protect the rights of crime victims and provide stronger protections for victims of violent offenses, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the package.
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VIDEO: Marsy’s Law (House Bill 276)
June 19, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of House Bill 276, known as Marsy’s Law, legislation that would add a victims’ bill of rights to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
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