March 23, 2023
Budget Hearing Q&A: Attorney General
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lisa Baker questions Attorney General Michelle Henry. [Read More]
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
February 1, 2023
Baker Selects Lackawanna County Native for Senate Judiciary Committee
Clarks Summit native Ryan P. Shovlin will serve as legal counsel and executive director of the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to state Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who chairs the panel. [Read More]
January 19, 2023
Disability Advocate Available at Senator Baker’s Dallas Office on January 27
A representative from MyCIL (Northeast PA Center for Independent Living) will be at Senator Baker’s Dallas office at 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway on January 27, from 10 AM to 12 PM. [Read More]