Argall, Baker, Culver, Flynn Announce $4.3 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Luzerne County
April 18, 2024

Argall, Baker, Culver, Flynn Announce $4.3 Million in Grants to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Luzerne County

State Sens. Dave Argall (R-29), Lisa Baker (R-20), Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Marty Flynn (D-22) today announced the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is awarding more than $4.3 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania
April 18, 2024

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Approves Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Schools in Pennsylvania
April 10, 2024

Baker: Senate Approves Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Schools in Pennsylvania

Legislation that would create heightened penalties for individuals who make terroristic threats to a school passed today in the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation for Safer Communities in Pennsylvania
April 8, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation for Safer Communities in Pennsylvania

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bills today focused on safer communities, according to the committee’s chair, Sen Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Baker’s Athletic Training Bills Passed by Senate
March 18, 2024

Baker’s Athletic Training Bills Passed by Senate

Two bills modernizing the capabilities of athletic trainers in Pennsylvania were passed by the Senate today, according to the sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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February 20, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 3)

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections/Parole Board. Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.   [Read More]

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February 20, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 2)

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman Jim Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections/Parole Board. Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.   [Read More]

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February 20, 2024

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 1)

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections / Parole Board. Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.   [Read More]

Baker Issues Statement Following Governor’s Budget Address
February 6, 2024

Baker Issues Statement Following Governor’s Budget Address

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s annual budget address during a joint session of the General Assembly:  [Read More]

Baker to Serve on Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force
January 9, 2024

Baker to Serve on Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been appointed to serve as a member of the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force (the Task Force) established by Act 22 of 2023 to study flood insurance issues and make recommendations to help improve affordability and expand access to coverage.  [Read More]

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