Two state grants totaling $3.9 million were awarded to two local projects in Luzerne County, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-119). [Read More]
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) released the following statement on the Senate finalizing the 2023-24 state budget: [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) Devlin Robinson (R-37) that would update Pennsylvania’s controlled substance scheduling. A controlled substance is defined as a drug, substance or immediate precursor included in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
With a new school year beginning, there is renewed focus on getting our children to and from school safe and sound. Despite clear laws aimed at protecting children entering or departing a school bus or using a crosswalk, there are increasing reports of motorists speeding through school zones and distracted and reckless drivers placing the safety of school bus passengers and drivers at risk. In response to this alarming trend, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is working to increase penalties for those refusing to follow the law. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 3 p.m. | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Art Haywood (D-4) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 506, legislation to strengthen guardianship laws in Pennsylvania by requiring courts to automatically appoint counsel to individuals undergoing the guardianship process, consider other less restrictive alternatives before imposing a guardianship, and instituting training and screening of professional guardians. The bill would also establish a more robust review process for those currently in a guardianship and requires the court to establish procedures to prevent individuals from staying in the system if their incapacity or circumstances change. [Read More]
