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]
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]
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]
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]
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation unanimously approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
State and local officials, led by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120), gathered today in Pringle Borough for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical lineman with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed legislation introduced by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) to modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania's problem-solving courts, now proposed to be formally recognized as treatment courts. [Read More]
In response to Penn State University’s recent announcement identifying branch campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, for potential closure, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement expressing deep concern and a call for greater transparency and community input: [Read More]
The Senate approved legislation this week to crack down on false emergency threats targeting schools, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing the strain on emergency responders, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure. [Read More]
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor and chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
