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Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
May 6, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections.  [Read More]

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May 5, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 357

Senate Judiciary Committee | 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
May 4, 2026

Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) were joined today by law enforcement leaders and prosecutors at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury.  [Read More]

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April 20, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 45, SB 1235, SB 1259 and SB 1284

Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing   [Read More]

Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County
March 30, 2026

Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement regarding the proposed Shawnee-Walker auxiliary transmission lines:  [Read More]

Baker Announces Temporary Closure of Dallas Office for Security Upgrades
February 27, 2026

Baker Announces Temporary Closure of Dallas Office for Security Upgrades

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that her Dallas district office will be temporarily closed for two weeks beginning Monday, March 2, to allow for security upgrades.  [Read More]

Baker Responds to Shapiro’s Inflated Budget Proposal
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]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding
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]

Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties
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]

Baker, Pugh and Ryncavage Announce More Than $2.5 Million for Luzerne County Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements
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]

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