February 3, 2026
Baker Responds to Shapiro’s Inflated Budget Proposal
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 $53.3 billion budget proposal: [Read More]
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February 2, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today to advance three pieces of legislation to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking and address critical funding needs within Pennsylvania’s judicial system. [Read More]
January 28, 2026
Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced a recent $3,005,018 investment in the R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Bradford and Wyoming Counties for its Lehigh Tie Project. Funding was awarded through Pennsylvania’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs. [Read More]
January 20, 2026
Baker, Pugh and Ryncavage Announce More Than $2.5 Million for Luzerne County Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) joined Reps. Brenda Pugh (R-120) and Alec Ryncavage (R-119) in announcing more than $2.5 million in state funding for critical infrastructure projects in their collective legislative districts in Luzerne County. [Read More]
December 29, 2025
Baker: State Budget Funds New Pennsylvania State Police Troopers
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today the 2025–26 state budget includes funding to strengthen public safety across the commonwealth through continued investment in the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). [Read More]
December 18, 2025
Pickett, Baker Announce Just Over $1 Million in Funding for Wyoming County Projects
State funding totaling just over $1 million for projects in Wyoming County was awarded today, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
December 18, 2025
Baker, Brown, Fritz, Olsommer Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) announced the approval of funding totaling more than $4.6 million for environmental, recreational and community improvement projects across Susquehanna, Wayne and Pike counties. [Read More]
December 9, 2025
Baker: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
December 5, 2025
Meeting to consider HB 1934
Senate Judiciary Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
November 24, 2025
Baker: New Law Will Protect Prescription Access for Seniors
Legislation to protect thousands of Pennsylvania seniors from losing access to life-sustaining prescription medications is set to become law following final passage by the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure. [Read More]