Video: Maternal Health Awareness Day
January 16, 2019
Senator Lisa Baker offers remarks recognizing January 23, 2019 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
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Baker Seeks Savings On Prescription Drugs
January 14, 2019
As third-party administrators of drug benefit programs for health plans, pharmacy benefits managers have seen success in containing costs.
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Baker Named To Chair State Senate Judiciary Committee
January 07, 2019
For state Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), a new term in office and a new legislative session bring the opportunity and responsibility of a new committee chairmanship – the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Little League Softball Team From Tunkhannock Lauded by Legislature For World Series Run
October 17, 2018
The Pennsylvania Senate and House honored the Little League softball team from Tunkhannock today, recognizing players and coaches and family members for their historic run that culminated with a runner up finish in the World Series championship game in Portland, Oregon.
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The Role and Impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in PA
October 11, 2018
JOINT HEARING Senate Health & Human Services Committee AND Senate Majority Policy Committee | October 16, 2018 | 10:15 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1270
October 11, 2018
Senate Health & Human Services | October 16, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
Rural Hospital Initiative Seeks To Prevent Closures, Support Communities
October 09, 2018
There has been a great deal of discussion about the financial challenges facing many of our rural hospitals. A new initiative could offer some relief for facilities struggling to keep the doors open. [Read More]
Reflections on the Passing of Mentor, Friend and Colleague Stephen C. MacNett
September 20, 2018
Sad news of the passing of Stephen C. MacNett, who for forty plus years served as chief legal counsel for Senate Republicans, but whose skills and judgment were also respected by Democrats and successive administrations.
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Public Hearing on Philadelphia Safe Schools Initiative
August 28, 2018
Senate Appropriations Committee | August 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. | Shusterman Hall, Temple University | [Read More]
Reviving The Role Of Rural Hospitals In Improving Community Health
August 20, 2018
Rural hospitals are critical to the health, safety and economic viability of residents and communities throughout much of Pennsylvania, but many are struggling to keep the doors open. With more than 30 rural hospitals currently at risk of closure, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is joining with Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110th) and the state Department of Health (DOH) to offer innovative ways to continue providing quality health care.
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Passage of 2018-2019 State Budget
June 22, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker comments on Senate approval of House Bill 2121, a fiscally responsible budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 that holds the line on spending, increases funding for education and school safety initiatives, and includes no new taxes.
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Bill Seeking Improved Elevator Safety In Memory of Kristopher Moules Sent To Governor
June 21, 2018
Legislation improving elevator safety across the state has been sent to the governor to be signed into law after the House overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 934 today.
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Summer Intern Mallory Wilson
June 19, 2018
Sen. Lisa Baker introduced Mallory Wilson, of Lake Township, Luzerne County, who will be spending her summer as an intern in the senator’s district office in Dallas. Mallory is a rising senior at Chestnut Hill College where she studies criminal justice. Mallory was a standout lacrosse player at Lake-Lehman High School and is now a certified PIAA and US Lacrosse official.
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Rare Disease Awareness Day
June 19, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker offers remarks recognizing June 19, 2018 as Rare Disease Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
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Interbranch Commission on the Child Welfare System
June 13, 2018
Senator Baker speaks in support of Senate Bill 1087, legislation that would create the Interbranch Commission on the Child Welfare System.
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Senate Bill 22 Legislative Redistricting Bill
June 12, 2018
Sen. Baker offers floor remarks in support of an amendment to a legislative redistricting bill that would make the way many state court judges are elected in a way more representative of the state’s geography.
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Honoring Wallenpaupack Automotive Technology National Champions
June 06, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker introduces Wallenpaupack Area High School seniors Andrew Stuart and Evan Sennefelder, winners of the 2018 National Automotive Technology Competition, held last week in New York City.
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Sen. Lisa Baker offers remarks
June 05, 2018
Sen. Lisa Baker offers remarks on her resolution recognizing June 1-7, 2018, as “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness Week” in the Pennsylvania.
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Introduction of Guests
June 04, 2018
Sen. Lisa Baker welcomed several students from Dallas High School to the Capitol today.
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Missing Adult Persons Remembrance Day in Pennsylvania
May 23, 2018
Sen. Lisa Baker offered the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding her resolution, which was adopted, recognizing May 25 as Missing Adult Persons Remembrance Day in Pennsylvania:
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Public Hearing – Subcommittee on Health and Human Services on School Safety – Mental Health Services
May 23, 2018
Senate Appropriations Committee – Subcommittee on Health and Human Services | May 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building | [Read More]
Summer Camps Month
May 21, 2018
Senator Baker offers a resolution designating the month of May 2018 as ” Summer Camps Month” in Pennsylvania.
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National Hospital Week Resolution
April 25, 2018
Senator Baker offers a resolution designating the week of May 6-12, 2018 as “National Hospital Week” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Senate Approves Bill to Aid in Preventing Pregnancy-Related Deaths
April 25, 2018
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved legislation that would create a statewide review committee to identify and investigate pregnancy-related deaths among expectant and new mothers, according to Senators Lisa Baker (R-20) and Judy Schwank (D-11), who strongly supported the measure.
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Senate Guest Chaplain, Pastor Brian Korner
April 23, 2018
Pastor Brian Korner, of the Grace Independent Baptist Church in Slocum Township, served as Senate chaplain as the guest of Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Health and Human Services
March 27, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Human Services Teresa Miller during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.
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Redistricting Legislation
March 27, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Senator Lisa Boscola during a Senate State Government Committee on redistricting legislation, including Senate Bill 22, Senate Bill 243, Senate Bill 464, and Senate Bill 767.
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State Senate Approves Bipartisan Crime Victims Package
March 22, 2018
The State Senate recently approved a package of bills strengthening protections for victims of crime and ensuring that victims and their families are treated with respect and dignity by the criminal justice system.
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Senators Pushing Reform Of Pennsylvania’s Child Welfare System
March 20, 2018
Stating that child protection is a foremost government responsibility, two state Senators have launched a push to reform laws, regulations, and funding for Pennsylvania’s child welfare system.
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Meeting to Consider SB 576, SB 1087, HB 1233 and HB 1869
March 20, 2018
Senate Health and Human Services – March 20, 2018 – Room 461 MC
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Public Hearing to Consider Nominations and Confirmations of Teresa Miller, Jennifer Smith and Rachel Levine
March 16, 2018
Health and Human Services – March 19, 2018 – Room 8E-B, East Wing
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Aging
March 06, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary Teresa Osborne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Aging.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education
March 06, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary Pedro Rivera during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: DCED
March 05, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary Dennis Davin during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Community & Economic Development.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Revenue / Lottery
March 05, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary C. Daniel Hassell during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Revenue / Lottery.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
March 01, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary Patrick McDonnell during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: LCB
March 01, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions LCB officials during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Probation & Parole
March 01, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel and Chairman Leo Dunn during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation & Parole.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: State Police
February 22, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions PSP Commissioner COL Tyree Blocker during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania State Police / Office of Homeland Security.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: State System of Higher Education
February 22, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions officials during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the State System of Higher Education.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Attorney General
February 22, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Attorney General Josh Shapiro during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Office of Attorney General.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Auditor General
February 21, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Auditor General Eugene DePasquale during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Office of Auditor General.
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Department of State
February 21, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker questions Acting Secretary Robert Torres during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of State.
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Budget Hearings – Independent Fiscal Office
February 20, 2018
Senator Baker questions Executive Director Matt Knittel during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Independent Fiscal Office.
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Budget Hearings – Treasury
February 20, 2018
Senator Baker questions State Treasurer Joseph Torsella during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Treasury Department.
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Senator Baker and Senator Yudichak Host Roundtable on Lead Exposure and Lead Testing
February 13, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (D-14), joined by members of the Senate Lead Task Force, hosted a roundtable on lead exposure, lead testing, and lead abatement policies in Pennsylvania.
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Recognizing St. David’s Day
February 06, 2018
Senator Baker offers a resolution recognizing March 1, 2018, as “St. David’s Day” in Pennsylvania to honor the patron saint of Wales.
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Statement On The Governor’s 2018-19 Budget Plan
February 06, 2018
Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th District, offered the following comments on the governor’s 2018-19 budget plan:
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National Wear Red Day
January 30, 2018
Senator Baker offers a resolution recognizing Friday, February 2, 2018, as “National Wear Red Day” in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about heart disease and strokes for women.
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