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Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
Baker, Fritz: Susquehanna County to Receive Nearly $21 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue
June 18, 2026

Baker, Fritz: Susquehanna County to Receive Nearly $21 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue

More than $20.7 million in natural gas impact fee revenue collected in 2025 will be distributed to Susquehanna County and its municipalities, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) announced today.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children, Support Law Enforcement
June 9, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children, Support Law Enforcement

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee has approved two important measures aimed at protecting Pennsylvania's children and strengthening public safety efforts across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
June 8, 2026

Baker: Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking

Legislation to give investigators and prosecutors new tools to fight human trafficking in Pennsylvania was overwhelmingly passed by the Senate today, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Approves Bills to Make Housing More Attainable Across PA
June 3, 2026

Baker: Senate Approves Bills to Make Housing More Attainable Across PA

The Senate acted to help alleviate Pennsylvania’s growing housing shortage by approving three bills to expand access to housing while preserving local control, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today.  [Read More]

Legislators Announce Grants for Luzerne County Communities
May 20, 2026

Legislators Announce Grants for Luzerne County Communities

State grant funding totaling $3,052,008 has been awarded for 25 projects in the 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne County, according to state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and state Reps. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) and Brenda Pugh (R-120). A total amount of $11,368,276 has been awarded for 72 projects throughout all of Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Local Lawmakers Announce 14 Community Projects in Pike, Wayne Counties
May 20, 2026

Local Lawmakers Announce 14 Community Projects in Pike, Wayne Counties

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40), along with Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing 14 community improvement projects in Pike and Wayne counties will receive more than $1.5 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) Program. The grants will support initiatives ranging from park and road improvements to public safety upgrades and workforce development planning.  [Read More]

Baker, Fritz Announce $2.9 Million for Lanesboro Sidewalks and D&H Rail Trail Enhancements
May 13, 2026

Baker, Fritz Announce $2.9 Million for Lanesboro Sidewalks and D&H Rail Trail Enhancements

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111th) announced today more than $2.9 million in state funding from the PennDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program for two projects in Susquehanna County.  [Read More]

Baker Joins Pennsylvania State Senate to Honor America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
May 8, 2026

Baker Joins Pennsylvania State Senate to Honor America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).   [Read More]

SB 1284 (Strengthening Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers)
May 4, 2026

SB 1284 (Strengthening Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers)

SB 1284 (Strengthening Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers) | Main Rotunda, 2nd Floor | Watch Live  [Read More]

Baker, Attorney General Sunday Host Senior Scam Prevention Event in Kingston
April 29, 2026

Baker, Attorney General Sunday Host Senior Scam Prevention Event in Kingston

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday today to host a Senior Scam Prevention and Awareness event at the Kingston Active Adult Center, equipping older Pennsylvanians with tools to recognize and avoid increasingly sophisticated scams.  [Read More]

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