News Releases Archives - Page 24 of 26

April 23, 2021

Baker, Boback Announce State Funding for Sidewalk Project Between Misericordia University and the Borough of Dallas

In a continued effort to increase pedestrian safety for local residents and Misericordia University students, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Karen Boback (R- Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced today, that the Borough of Dallas in Luzerne County, is being awarded a $133,880 state grant to assist with the completion of the Center Hill Road sidewalk project. [Read More]

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]

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]