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Baker Bill Seeks to Improve School Bus Safety and Save Lives by Targeting Reckless Drivers
August 25, 2023

Baker Bill Seeks to Improve School Bus Safety and Save Lives by Targeting Reckless Drivers

With a new school year beginning, there is renewed focus on getting our children to and from school safe and sound. Despite clear laws aimed at protecting children entering or departing a school bus or using a crosswalk, there are increasing reports of motorists speeding through school zones and distracted and reckless drivers placing the safety of school bus passengers and drivers at risk. In response to this alarming trend, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is working to increase penalties for those refusing to follow the law.   [Read More]

Baker’s Leadership Recognized by City and State Pennsylvania
August 7, 2023

Baker’s Leadership Recognized by City and State Pennsylvania

Since taking the oath of office as state senator in Jan. 2007, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has concentrated on delivering results for the communities and residents of the 20th Senatorial District.  [Read More]

Baker, Haywood Issue Joint Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Guardianship Laws
June 27, 2023

Baker, Haywood Issue Joint Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Guardianship Laws

Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Art Haywood (D-4) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 506, legislation to strengthen guardianship laws in Pennsylvania by requiring courts to automatically appoint counsel to individuals undergoing the guardianship process, consider other less restrictive alternatives before imposing a guardianship, and instituting training and screening of professional guardians. The bill would also establish a more robust review process for those currently in a guardianship and requires the court to establish procedures to prevent individuals from staying in the system if their incapacity or circumstances change.  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Approves Measure to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients
June 19, 2023

Baker: Senate Approves Measure to Protect Prescription Coverage for Social Security Recipients

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today voted for a bill approved by the Senate that would protect Social Security recipients who might lose access to two state prescription medication programs.  [Read More]

Legislators Announce Over $1.4 Million for Local Projects in Pike and Wayne Counties
May 16, 2023

Legislators Announce Over $1.4 Million for Local Projects in Pike and Wayne Counties

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40), Representative Joe Adams (R-139) and Representative Jonathan Fritz (R-111) announced today that 10 projects in Pike and Wayne Counties will receive $1,425,916 in funding from the Monroe County Local Share Account (LSA) grant program. The funding was approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.  [Read More]

Legislators Announce Over $3.4 million for Local Projects in Luzerne County
May 16, 2023

Legislators Announce Over $3.4 million for Local Projects in Luzerne County

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Representative Aaron Kaufer (R-120), Representative Mike Cabell (R-117) and Representative Alec Ryncavage (R-119) announced today that 25 projects in the 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne County will receive $3,418,768 in funding from the Luzerne County Local Share Account (LSA) grant program. The funding was approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority.  [Read More]

Baker Votes for Bills to Support Veterans
May 8, 2023

Baker Votes for Bills to Support Veterans

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today voted for three bills approved by the state Senate to help veterans start or expand a business, access programs and services available to them, and make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain a free lifetime fishing license.  [Read More]

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May 3, 2023

Senate Approves Baker Bill to Extend Sunset of Wiretap Law to Combat Crime, Protect Citizen Privacy

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) that would extend Pennsylvania’s wiretap law to 2029, preserving an important crime-fighting tool along with constitutional protections.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Measure Requiring Confirmation of PEMA Director
April 25, 2023

Senate Approves Measure Requiring Confirmation of PEMA Director

The state Senate approved legislation today requiring Senate confirmation of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) director, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill.  [Read More]

Baker, Ryncavage to Host Open House at District Offices
April 19, 2023

Baker, Ryncavage to Host Open House at District Offices

Sen. Lisa Baker (R- Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) announced they are hosting a joint open house at their district offices on Friday, April 28, from noon to 4 p.m., at 50 N. Walnut St., Suites 105 and 102, in Nanticoke.  [Read More]

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