Protecting Schools: Senate Acts Against False Emergency Threats
April 3, 2025

Protecting Schools: Senate Acts Against False Emergency Threats

The Senate approved legislation this week to crack down on false emergency threats targeting schools, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing the strain on emergency responders, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
April 1, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry

Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13).  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
March 31, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, off the floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.   [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
March 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, at 11:30 a.m., in Room 8E-B, East Wing of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Baker Urges Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
March 13, 2025

Baker Urges Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).  [Read More]

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March 4, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 2)

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman Jim Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board. Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.   [Read More]

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March 4, 2025

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board (Part 1)

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman Jim Fox during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board. Senator Baker is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.   [Read More]

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
February 5, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Confirmation Hearing
January 31, 2025

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Confirmation Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a confirmation hearing Monday, Feb. 3, at 11:00 a.m., in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

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January 31, 2025

Confirmation hearing to consider nominations

Senate Judiciary Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building  [Read More]

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