The Pennsylvania Senate Honors the Life of Pat Solano
March 24, 2021
The Pennsylvania Senate, today, honored the life of Pat Solano with a condolence resolution, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (I-14), who both offered remarks on the Senate Floor.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Clarify Qualifications for District Attorneys and the Attorney General of Pennsylvania
March 23, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee, today, advanced two pieces of legislation to bring greater transparency, clarity and stability to the offices of District Attorneys and office of Attorney General, according to chairwoman Senator Lisa Baker (R-20).
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole (Part 2)
March 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel and Board Chairman Ted Johnson during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Board of Probation & Parole. Part 2 of 2
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Meeting to consider SB 420 and SB 457
March 22, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
March 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel and Board Chairman Ted Johnson during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Board of Probation & Parole.
Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Public hearing on State and Local Insight on the Administration of Elections in Pennsylvania
March 22, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Senate Advances Legislation for the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway
March 16, 2021
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously advanced legislation to designate a portion of PA Route 92 from Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter Township, Luzerne County, as the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway
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Meeting to consider SB 137, SB 411, and HB 14
March 12, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 12 Noon | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Public Hearing – A Review of Best Practices of Election Integrity and Security from Other States
March 11, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | March 15, 2021 at 10 am | Senate Floor | [Read More]
Succession in the Office of District Attorney
February 05, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Lisa Baker speaks in support of Senate Bill 84, Senate Bill 85, and Senate Bill 86, a package of bills that will bring consistency to the rules of succession when a vacancy occurs in the office of a county district attorney.
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