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
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, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County
March 30, 2026

Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement regarding the proposed Shawnee-Walker auxiliary transmission lines:  [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]

Baker Announces Temporary Closure of Dallas Office for Security Upgrades
February 27, 2026

Baker Announces Temporary Closure of Dallas Office for Security Upgrades

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that her Dallas district office will be temporarily closed for two weeks beginning Monday, March 2, to allow for security upgrades.  [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]

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]

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