Baker, Ward to Introduce Bills Ensuring Social Security Bump Doesn’t Push Older Pennsylvanians Out of State Programs
April 6, 2023

Baker, Ward to Introduce Bills Ensuring Social Security Bump Doesn’t Push Older Pennsylvanians Out of State Programs

Inflation-related increases in Social Security benefits could push some recipients out of eligibility for state programs, but state Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Judy Ward (R-30) are working to prevent this from happening.  [Read More]

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March 23, 2023

Budget Hearing Q&A: Attorney General, Part 2

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lisa Baker questions Attorney General Michelle Henry.  [Read More]

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March 23, 2023

Budget Hearing Q&A: Attorney General

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lisa Baker questions Attorney General Michelle Henry.  [Read More]

Baker, Pickett Announce More than $335,000 for Wyoming County Wastewater Plant Project
March 21, 2023

Baker, Pickett Announce More than $335,000 for Wyoming County Wastewater Plant Project

A state grant totaling more than $335,000 was awarded to a wastewater treatment plant project in Wyoming County, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming).  [Read More]

Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse
March 13, 2023

Joint Public Hearing Tuesday on Strengthening Guardianship Laws and Preventing Elder Abuse

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), are hosting a public hearing tomorrow, March 14, at 11 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse.  [Read More]

 
March 7, 2023

Sen. Baker Comments on Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Address

Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address, proposing a $45.7 billion state spending plan for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Attorney General Nomination, Votes on Four Criminal Justice Reform Bills
March 6, 2023

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Attorney General Nomination, Votes on Four Criminal Justice Reform Bills

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Henry for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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March 6, 2023

Meeting to consider SB 169, SB 170, SB 267, SB 371 and hearing on the nomination of Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General

Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, March 6, 2023 | 12 p.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Utility Bill Help
February 24, 2023

Utility Bill Help

As energy costs continue to rise, please be aware that resources are available to minimize the financial burden and to assist with payments already owed. Those who are having difficulty paying bills currently should call the utility company to work out a payment plan to avoid additional fees associated with the reconnection of service.  Special […]  [Read More]

Senator Baker Issues Statement on the Death Penalty
February 16, 2023

Senator Baker Issues Statement on the Death Penalty

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) has issued the following statement on Governor Shapiro’s announcement that he will not issue any execution warrants during his term:  [Read More]

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