March 30, 2021
Summer Camps Permitted to Reopen this Summer
Following a long awaited announcement, Pennsylvania summer camps will be permitted to reopen for the summer 2021 season. [Read More]
News Releases
March 24, 2021
The Pennsylvania Senate Honors the Life of Pat Solano
The Pennsylvania Senate, today, honored the life of Pat Solano with a condolence resolution, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (I-14), who both offered remarks on the Senate Floor. [Read More]
March 24, 2021
Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Signed Into Law
Three bills that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies were signed into law on Tuesday, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 23, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Clarify Qualifications for District Attorneys and the Attorney General of Pennsylvania
The Senate Judiciary Committee, today, advanced two pieces of legislation to bring greater transparency, clarity and stability to the offices of District Attorneys and office of Attorney General, according to chairwoman Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
March 23, 2021
Legislation Honoring PennDOT Employee, Veteran Robert Kile Sr. Now Law
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced today that legislation memorializing local PennDOT employee and veteran Robert “Bob” Kile Sr. was signed into law by the governor. Act 6 of 2021 designates a section of the highway carrying State Route 92 from Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter […] [Read More]
March 22, 2021
Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Earn Final Approval in the House
The House of Representatives sent three bills to the governor’s desk today that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
March 17, 2021
Camp Industry Must be Allowed to Reopen this Summer
The summer camp industry in the Pocono region is a vital part of northeastern Pennsylvania’s economy. [Read More]
March 16, 2021
Senate Advances Legislation for the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously advanced legislation to designate a portion of PA Route 92 from Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter Township, Luzerne County, as the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway [Read More]
March 15, 2021
Senator Yudichak and Senator Baker Raise Concerns about State Facility Closure Transition Program
State Senator John Yudichak (I-14) and State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the Wolf Administration released application guidelines for the State Facility Closure Transition Program without the input of legislators, local leaders, or county officials. [Read More]
March 12, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform Begins Bipartisan Review
The bi-partisan Pennsylvania Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform will hold a hearing on Monday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. in Harrisburg, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]