February 3, 2026
Meeting to consider the nomination of Dr. John O’Brien II, Esquire to the Board of Pardons
Senate Judiciary Committee | 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
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January 23, 2026
Baker, Fritz: Rail Investment Will Support Economic Growth, Jobs in Susquehanna County
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today that $3.4 million in rail freight investment is coming to Susquehanna County. These dollars, Fritz says, will improve transportation infrastructure, strengthen supply chains and support hundreds of family-sustaining jobs. [Read More]
January 20, 2026
More Than $1.6 Million in Transportation Funding Coming to Pike and Wayne Counties
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing that four municipalities in their collective legislative districts will be receiving money from the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. [Read More]
January 14, 2026
Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing four community parks in their areas will receive funding through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). [Read More]
December 18, 2025
Baker, Pugh Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced the approval of funding totaling more than $6.7 million for environmental, recreational and community improvement projects across Luzerne County. The grants were awarded through multiple Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) programs, including the Watershed Restoration Protection Program; the Sewage Facilities Program; the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program; and statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding. [Read More]
October 22, 2025
Senators Recognize National School Bus Safety Week
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) held a news conference about the importance of school bus safety at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. [Read More]
October 21, 2025
Senate Approves State Budget that Funds Essential Services Without Raising Taxes
For the second time this year, Senate Republicans approved a state budget that respects taxpayers and protects the financial stability of our commonwealth while ensuring that counties, school districts, and other state government partners receive needed funding, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
September 10, 2025
Baker’s School Bus Safety Bill Passes Senate, Strengthening Protections for Pennsylvania Students
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to enhance school bus safety and better protect children traveling to and from school has been approved by the Senate. [Read More]
September 8, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 111, SB 914, HB 18, HB 414 and HB 1406
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
August 13, 2025
Baker: Transportation and Budget Bills Deliver Real Dollars for Pennsylvania Communities
A bill to invest in our transportation infrastructure by providing $1.2 billion to help address roadway needs across Pennsylvania and improve the safety, accountability and stability of our mass transit systems has been approved by the Pennsylvania Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]