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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Senate Bill 978 (Medicine Disposal)
January 23, 2018
Sen. Baker urges her Senate colleagues to vote in favor of SB 978, legislation that would give home hospice nurses the authority to properly destroy unused drugs following a patient’s death.
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Baker Takes Views and Concerns To The White House
January 17, 2018
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, recently had the chance to take our views and concerns to the White House after being invited to a policy forum involving top women serving in the Trump administration. [Read More]
Baker Working To Prevent Prescription Drugs From Falling Into The Wrong Hands
December 12, 2017
As Pennsylvania continues fighting a severe opioid crisis, the potential for abuse of hospice drugs prompted the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to approve a remedy today, according to chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th). [Read More]
Dallas High School Baseball Team
November 13, 2017
Senator Baker introduces the Dallas High School baseball team. The Mountainers captured the 2017 PIAA 4A state championship.
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Potential Impact of Delaware River Basin Commission Drilling Ban
November 02, 2017
The PA House Republican Policy Committee held a public hearing on Oct. 31 at Salvation Army Camp Ladore in Wayne County on the potential impact of a permanent natural gas drilling ban being proposed by the Delaware River Basin Commission.
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Senate Committee Holds Hearing On Lead Exposure and Mitigation
October 31, 2017
The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a public hearing on Oct. 30 in Luzerne County on lead exposure and mitigation in Pennsylvania.
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Senate Committees Push For More Aggressive Tick-Borne Illness Diagnosis And Treatment
October 25, 2017
A joint Senate committee hearing took a closer look on Tuesday at ongoing state efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease. [Read More]
One Call Expansion Protects Communities and Workers
October 24, 2017
Legislation recently approved to extend and expand the provisions of the PA One Call law will improve public safety, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th District) who sponsored the measure.
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Senator Baker Introduces “We Are Worth It” Award Winners
October 23, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, chair of the Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee, recognized the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability’s 2017 “We Are Worth It” award winners from throughout Pennsylvania.
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Lyme Disease Task Force Report – Joint Public Hearing
October 20, 2017
Joint Public Hearing – Senate Aging and Youth Committee AND Senate Health and Human Services Committee – Senate Majority Caucus Room
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Addressing the Challenges of Addiction in Rural Pennsylvania – Public Briefing
October 20, 2017
Rural Pennsylvania Legislative Briefing – House Majority Caucus Room
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Baker Bill Would Enhance Reporting Requirements For Colleges
September 06, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, was among a group of legislators, advocates, and college students who gathered in the Capitol Rotunda today to join Gov. Tom Wolf in announcing a series of legislative efforts to address sexual violence on college campuses and in K-12 schools.
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Floor Remarks on Game Commission Nominee
July 17, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following floor remarks on Gov. Wolf’s nomination to fill the Region 7 vacancy to the Board of Game Commissioners
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Senate Approves Baker Bill To Increase Public Safety By Expanding PA One Call
June 21, 2017
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th District), that would ensure greater public safety by extending and expanding provisions of the PA One Call Law.
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Senator Baker Introduces Capitol Office Summer Intern
June 19, 2017
HARRISBURG –Patrick Duggan, who has served as an intern in Sen. Lisa Baker’s Harrisburg office this summer, was introduced by the senator and thanked for the work he’s done so far. Duggan, whose uncle is Leo P. Vergnetti, from Scranton, is the son of Patrick and Mary Duggan. He will attend the University of Iowa to study political science and wrestle for the Hawkeyes.
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Senator Lisa Baker Requests A Moment Of Silence For Wyoming County Shooting Victims
June 12, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, asked members of the Pennsylvania Senate to observe a moment of silence today to honor the shooting victims killed in a murder-suicide in Eaton Township, just outside of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County on June 8.
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Luzerne County Pastor Serves as Guest Senate Chaplain
June 12, 2017
Pastor Lori Robinson, of the Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church, served as the Senate’s guest chaplain today thanks to an invitation by Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th.
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After Action Assessment of the Eric Frein Manhunt
June 09, 2017
Senate Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Committee – June 15, 2017
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Department of Health: Hospital and Healthsystem Preparedness
June 08, 2017
Senate Health and Human Services and Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee – June 14, 2017
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Western Wayne Freshman Job Shadows Senator Baker
May 24, 2017
Nadia Vanyo, a freshman at Western Wayne High School, served as a guest page on the Senate floor and spent May 23 job shadowing Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th. [Read More]
Senator Baker Remarks On SB 677
May 24, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker addressed the Senate Finance Committee today on legislation she introduced exempting eligible contributions to the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts from taxation.
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Senator Baker Speaks In Support Of Bill Increasing The Number Of Stroke Centers
May 23, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker offered the following floor remarks in support of HB 23, which the Senate unanimously approved on May 23.
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Examining the Proposed Consolidation of the Departments of Aging, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Health, and Human Services
May 18, 2017
Senate Aging and Youth, Senate Health and Human Services, Appropriations, Intergovernmental Committees and Senate Philadelphia Delegation – May 18, 2017
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National Hospital Week
May 09, 2017
May 7 through May 13, 2017 is “National Hospital Week” in Pennsylvania.
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Examining the Proposed Consolidation of the Departments of Aging, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Health, and Human Services
April 28, 2017
Joint Hearing – Senate Aging and Youth, Appropriations, Health and Human Services and Intergovernmental Operations Committees – May 1, 2017 [Read More]
Pennsylvania Homecare Association Press Conference
April 25, 2017
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Senator Lisa Baker, Chair of Pennsylvania Senate Health & Human Services Committee, addresses a rally of home-based care providers who visited the Capitol in Harrisburg with the message: “There’s No Place Like Home.” www.pahomecare.org [Read More]
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Meeting
April 25, 2017
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker, met on April 25 in the Capitol to consider HB 23 and SB 200.
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Examining the Proposed Consolidation of the Departments of Aging, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Health, and Human Services
April 11, 2017
Joint Hearing – Senate Aging and Youth, Appropriations, Health and Human Services and Intergovernmental Operations Committees – April 13, 2017
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PA ABLE Accounts Help Individuals with Disabilities Save for the Future
April 03, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) joined Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) to officially launch the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE program, a landmark tax-free state savings account to help alleviate some of the financial challenges faced by families raising or caring for those with disabilities.
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Impact on the Commonwealth on the consolidation of the Departments of Health, Human Services, Aging and Drug and Alcohol Programs
March 23, 2017
Joint Hearing of the Senate Aging and Youth, Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Operations Committees and Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee – March 29, 2017 – 1 pm [Read More]
Department of Health & Human Services Budget Hearing
March 08, 2017
Senator Baker questions existing department heads during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s newly proposed Pennsylvania Department of Health & Human Services.
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Senator Baker Floor Remarks On Senate Bill 3
February 08, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following floor remarks on SB 3:
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National Wear Red For Women Day
February 01, 2017
Senator Baker offers a resolution recognizing Friday, February 3, 2017, as “National Wear Red Day” in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about heart disease and strokes for women.
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Statement On Governor Wolf’s Department Consolidation Proposal
January 30, 2017
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Wolf’s proposal to consolidate the Departments of Aging, Drug and Alcohol Programs, Health, and Human Services into one department:
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Baker Issues Statement On Keeping SCI Waymart and SCI Retreat In Operation
January 26, 2017
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, issued the following statement on the decision to keep state correctional facilities in Waymart and Retreat open:
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Proposed Closures of State Prisons
January 23, 2017
During a Senate hearing on the closures of state prisons proposed by Governor Wolf, Senator Baker questions Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel.
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Senator Baker Seeking Public Input
January 13, 2017
The Senate Majority Policy Committee, Democratic Policy Committee and Judiciary Committee will hold a joint public hearing on Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in Harrisburg to review the Wolf administration’s decision to potentially close two state prisons.
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Saying Farewell to Senator Pat Vance
November 16, 2016
Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following remarks on the Senate floor to honor Sen. Pat Vance, R-31st,who is retiring after 26 years in the state Legislature
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Seasonal Workers To Benefit From Unemployment Compensation Changes
November 03, 2016
More than 40,000 seasonal or cyclical workers are once again eligible for unemployment compensation after Gov. Tom Wolf signed a new law today.
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Sen. Baker Lauds Veterans in Floor Remarks
October 26, 2016
Sen. Lisa Baker offers praise for veterans in advance of Veterans Day and paid tribute to the late Col. Dennis T. Guise, who passed away on October 24.
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Sen. Baker’s Amendment Would Restore Unemployment Compensation for Seasonal Workers
October 25, 2016
Sen. Lisa Baker offers comments on the Senate floor in support of her amendment to House Bill 319, which restores unemployment compensation for seasonal workers while putting in safeguards ensuring the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund remains on the path to solvency.
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Baker Resolution Marking November As COPD Awareness Month
October 19, 2016
Sen. Lisa Baker’s resolution designating November as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month in Pennsylvania passed the Senate unanimously today.
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Baker Welcomes Homeschool Group to Capitol
October 17, 2016
Members of the Salt and Light Homeschool Support Group visited the Capitol to observe session, take a guided tour and meet with legislators.
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Baker Praises Bill Providing Tax Credits For Volunteer First Responders
September 27, 2016
During a Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee hearing, Sen. Baker offered her support and spoke about the importance of legislation authorizing municipalities to enact a tax credit against the earned income and property tax liability of active volunteers of a fire company or EMS company.
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Sen. Lisa Baker Congratulates RailRiders’ Matt Wotherspoon on the Senate Floor
September 27, 2016
Sen. Lisa Baker joined with Sen. John Blake in recognizing the AAA baseball national champion Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and welcoming team officials and players to the Senate floor. Among the team members on hand was pitcher Matt Wotherspoon, a Mountain Top resident and a constituent of the 20th Senate District.
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