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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
Sen. Baker Votes to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
April 22, 2026

Sen. Baker Votes to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports

Today, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20th) voted in support of legislation aimed at protecting the safety and competitive opportunities of female athletes by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex.  [Read More]

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April 21, 2026

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Public Safety Package to Strengthen Criminal Justice Protections

The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced a package of four public safety reforms aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who sponsored three of the measures.  [Read More]

Honored with Woman in American History Award
March 31, 2026

Honored with Woman in American History Award

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) was recently recognized with the prestigious Woman in American History Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  [Read More]

Baker: Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats Approved by Senate
March 18, 2026

Baker: Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats Approved by Senate

The Senate approved legislation to establish commonsense safeguards for children interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) said.  [Read More]

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February 26, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board, Round 2

Senator Lisa Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry and Parole Board Chairman C. James Fox during round two of the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Corrections and the PA Parole Board.   [Read More]

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February 26, 2026

Budget Hearing Q&A: Corrections/Parole Board

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

Baker, Olsommer Announce State Funding for Traffic Safety Improvements in Pike County
February 10, 2026

Baker, Olsommer Announce State Funding for Traffic Safety Improvements in Pike County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced today Milford Borough will be receiving more than $300,000 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program to improve traffic safety and accessibility at key intersections.  [Read More]

Baker, Pugh Celebrate More Than $500,000 in Transportation Safety Upgrades Coming to Kingston Borough
February 10, 2026

Baker, Pugh Celebrate More Than $500,000 in Transportation Safety Upgrades Coming to Kingston Borough

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20)  and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today are announcing a project in Kingston Borough will receive more than $500,000 in state funding to improve traffic safety.  [Read More]

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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  [Read More]

Baker, Fritz: Rail Investment Will Support Economic Growth, Jobs in Susquehanna County
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]

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