Baker: Senate Advances Lifesaving Breast Cancer Legislation for Women Across Pennsylvania
June 25, 2025

Baker: Senate Advances Lifesaving Breast Cancer Legislation for Women Across Pennsylvania

With broad bipartisan support, the Senate approved legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, removing financial barriers for patients, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
June 20, 2025

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, Monday, June 23, Off the Floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District
June 17, 2025

Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced more than $1.75 million in state funding has been awarded to communities across the 20th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Continues National Leadership on Breast Cancer Screening with Advancement of Senate Bill 88
June 11, 2025

Pennsylvania Continues National Leadership on Breast Cancer Screening with Advancement of Senate Bill 88

Building on Pennsylvania’s landmark law that provides no-cost breast cancer screenings for high-risk individuals, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced that the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee has unanimously advanced legislation to expand coverage for diagnostic screenings.  [Read More]

Baker’s Electronic Payroll Modernization Bill Advances Out of Committee
June 10, 2025

Baker’s Electronic Payroll Modernization Bill Advances Out of Committee

The state Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Baker’s (R-20) electronic payroll modernization legislation, co-introduced by Sen. Nick Miller (D-14).  [Read More]

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June 4, 2025

Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety Bills

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced this week that the committee has approved three significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and modernizing Pennsylvania's criminal statutes.  [Read More]

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June 3, 2025

Senate Advances Baker Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Protection from Abuse Orders

The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions and orders and ensure law enforcement agencies are properly reimbursed.  [Read More]

Baker Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval of Bill to Improve PFA Order Enforcement
May 15, 2025

Baker Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval of Bill to Improve PFA Order Enforcement

The Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and ensure fair reimbursement for law enforcement agencies that serve these critical court orders.  [Read More]

Baker, Pugh Respond to Uncertainty Surrounding Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Other Commonwealth Campuses
May 13, 2025

Baker, Pugh Respond to Uncertainty Surrounding Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Other Commonwealth Campuses

In light of reports that Penn State University is considering the closure of several of its Commonwealth Campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) are calling for transparency, accountability and a commitment to the communities the campuses serve.  [Read More]

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
May 9, 2025

MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, Monday, May 12, Off the Floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

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