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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
CareerLink® Representative Available for Job Search Assistance at Baker’s Dallas Office
August 25, 2026

CareerLink® Representative Available for Job Search Assistance at Baker’s Dallas Office

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced a representative from PA CareerLink® will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9-11 a.m. at her district office, 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway, Dallas.  [Read More]

Baker Calls for Action on School Bus Safety as New School Year Begins
August 24, 2026

Baker Calls for Action on School Bus Safety as New School Year Begins

As students across Pennsylvania return to classrooms, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is urging the House of Representatives to take pass her legislation to strengthen protections for children getting on and off school buses.  [Read More]

PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
July 23, 2026

PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate:  [Read More]

Baker, Pugh to Host Plate Event in Dallas on Thursday
July 20, 2026

Baker, Pugh to Host Plate Event in Dallas on Thursday

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) will host an event Thursday, July 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to assist constituents with license plate replacements. The event will be held at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, 3605 State Route 118, Dallas.  [Read More]

Baker Announces More Than $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Luzerne County
July 15, 2026

Baker Announces More Than $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Luzerne County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the approval of more than $9 million in financial assistance for a drinking water infrastructure project in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Must Act Now to Secure Justice For The Families Of Victims Who Were Brutally Murdered
July 14, 2026

Pennsylvania Must Act Now to Secure Justice For The Families Of Victims Who Were Brutally Murdered

In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Commonwealth v. Lee ruled that the sentencing law for second degree murder in Pennsylvania is unconstitutional. Fortunately, the court gave legislators a 120-day window to pass legislation rewriting the law to comply with the ruling.  [Read More]

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July 13, 2026

Baker: Senate Confirms Pennsylvania Parole Board Nominees

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the Senate voted to confirm the nominations of Suzanne V. Estrella and Stephen R. Zawisky to serve on the Pennsylvania Parole Board.  [Read More]

Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement
July 12, 2026

Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) supported a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families, and supports affordability and job growth.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs
July 1, 2026

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs

Legislation to strengthen oversight of Pennsylvania's taxpayer-funded childcare programs was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers
June 30, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers

The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to authorize county probation and parole officers to use body-worn cameras, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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