Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act
February 4, 2025

Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act

A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected.  [Read More]

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January 27, 2025

Senators Call for Restoring Central Scranton Expressway Name Following Outcry Over Biden Commutation Decision

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Judy Ward (R-30) and David Argall (R-29) today announced a joint effort to introduce legislation to restore the name of the Central Scranton Expressway.  [Read More]

Baker Reports 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments
December 30, 2024

Baker Reports 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments

The recently concluded two-year legislative session ended as a productive one for securing reforms to the justice system and increasing community protections, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) reports.   [Read More]

Baker Announces Legislative Package to Strengthen Ethics and Transparency in Government
December 12, 2024

Baker Announces Legislative Package to Strengthen Ethics and Transparency in Government

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) unveiled a package of four legislative reform proposals aimed at enhancing ethical standards, ensuring accountability and rebuilding public trust in government.  [Read More]

Baker Reappointed to Senate Leadership Team as Majority Caucus Administrator
December 6, 2024

Baker Reappointed to Senate Leadership Team as Majority Caucus Administrator

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been reappointed to serve as the Senate Majority Caucus Administrator, continuing her role as a key member of the Senate Republican leadership team.  [Read More]

State Grants Secure Future of Luzerne County Fair Sports Dome Project, Bringing New Sports and Community Hub to NEPA
November 15, 2024

State Grants Secure Future of Luzerne County Fair Sports Dome Project, Bringing New Sports and Community Hub to NEPA

An exciting joint venture between the Back Mountain Soccer Club and the Luzerne County Fair and its nonprofit partners will strengthen and enhance recreational amenities and opportunities for resident of northeastern Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Baker Endorses Ward for Continued Service as Interim President Pro Tempore of Pennsylvania Senate
November 14, 2024

Baker Endorses Ward for Continued Service as Interim President Pro Tempore of Pennsylvania Senate

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) officially seconded the nomination of Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) yesterday to serve as interim president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate from Dec. 1, 2024, until Jan. 6, 2025.  [Read More]

Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime
October 30, 2024

Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime

Every October we observe Crime Prevention Month.  [Read More]

Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Signed into Law
October 30, 2024

Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Signed into Law

Sen. Lisa Baker's (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law, widely known as the PA One Call Law, was signed into law this week.  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases
October 22, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals.  [Read More]

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