Senator Baker
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, 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]

Baker Responds to Shapiro’s Inflated Budget Proposal
February 3, 2026

Baker Responds to Shapiro’s Inflated Budget Proposal

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 $53.3 billion budget proposal:  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding
February 2, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today to advance three pieces of legislation to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking and address critical funding needs within Pennsylvania’s judicial system.  [Read More]

Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties
January 28, 2026

Area Legislators Announce $3 Million Railroad Investment in Bradford, Wyoming Counties

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced a recent $3,005,018 investment in the R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Bradford and Wyoming Counties for its Lehigh Tie Project. Funding was awarded through Pennsylvania’s Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and Rail Freight Assistance (RFAP) programs.  [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]

More Than $1.6 Million in Transportation Funding Coming to Pike and Wayne Counties
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]

Baker, Pugh and Ryncavage Announce More Than $2.5 Million for Luzerne County Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements
January 20, 2026

Baker, Pugh and Ryncavage Announce More Than $2.5 Million for Luzerne County Infrastructure and Transportation Improvements

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) joined Reps. Brenda Pugh (R-120) and Alec Ryncavage (R-119) in announcing more than $2.5 million in state funding for critical infrastructure projects in their collective legislative districts in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks
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]

Baker: State Budget Funds New Pennsylvania State Police Troopers
December 29, 2025

Baker: State Budget Funds New Pennsylvania State Police Troopers

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today the 2025–26 state budget includes funding to strengthen public safety across the commonwealth through continued investment in the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).  [Read More]

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