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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
Baker Joins Pennsylvania State Senate to Honor America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
May 8, 2026

Baker Joins Pennsylvania State Senate to Honor America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).   [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
May 6, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections.  [Read More]

Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
May 4, 2026

Sens. Baker, Brown Highlight Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officers

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40) were joined today by law enforcement leaders and prosecutors at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to highlight legislation to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury.  [Read More]

Baker, Attorney General Sunday Host Senior Scam Prevention Event in Kingston
April 29, 2026

Baker, Attorney General Sunday Host Senior Scam Prevention Event in Kingston

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday today to host a Senior Scam Prevention and Awareness event at the Kingston Active Adult Center, equipping older Pennsylvanians with tools to recognize and avoid increasingly sophisticated scams.  [Read More]

Robinson, Baker Applaud Updated Elevator Safety Standards
April 27, 2026

Robinson, Baker Applaud Updated Elevator Safety Standards

As chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee and as the prime sponsor of legislation creating the Elevator Safety Board, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Lisa Baker (R-20) applauded the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s approval of updated elevator safety standards last week. The two senators have worked collaboratively to advance updated standards during the last few years to improve consumer confidence in elevators across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin
April 23, 2026

Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), advanced legislation this week sponsored by Baker and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers.  [Read More]

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, 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]

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