February 5, 2025
Mastriano and Baker Team Up on State Veterans Home Advisory Oversight
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 129, sponsored by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
October 30, 2024
Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime
Every October we observe Crime Prevention Month. [Read More]
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]