On behalf of my colleagues from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Senators Yudichak, Gordner, Blake and Argall, I rise to offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Eric Williams. Eric, of Slocum Township, Luzerne County, who was born and raised in Nanticoke, lost his life in late February. [Read More]
The Red Cross is a true lifeline. Every day, across the globe, you are "saving lives together." [Read More]
Senate Education and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees - February 13, 2013 [Read More]
HARRISBURG - School superintendents, safety experts and state and local police officers will testify before two Senate committees about what it takes to keep students safe on school grounds. [Read More]
A bill designating a portion of I-84 as the "Fallen Trooper Memorial Highway" now just needs Governor Rendell's signature, according to Senator Lisa Baker, R-20. [Read More]
(HARRISBURG) Legislation sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) will strengthen the prosecution of child sex offenders. [Read More]
I have listened to the stories of kids who were railroaded through the juvenile system of Luzerne County into detention, some for minor offenses, some for actions that should never have landed them in court. [Read More]
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, which has jurisdiction over homeland security matters, will hold a public hearing to dig more deeply into the controversial no-bid contract state government had with The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response. [Read More]
An extraordinary pair of remedies in this bill warrant highlighting. [Read More]
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) that would designate I-84 from Lackawanna County to the PA/New York state line as the "Fallen Trooper Memorial Highway." [Read More]
