Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance a critical piece of legislation introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen school bus safety laws and better protect children. [Read More]
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), convened today to advance a series of bills aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system and addressing critical public safety concerns. [Read More]
In response to growing concerns from rural school officials and taxpayers regarding inadequate funding increases in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) are calling for urgent action to address disparities in education funding across Pennsylvania’s rural communities. [Read More]
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). [Read More]
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) sent a letter this week to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) questioning Pike County Light and Power’s general rate increase requests for its natural gas and electricity customers. [Read More]
The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 129, sponsored by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected. [Read More]
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Judy Ward (R-30) and David Argall (R-29) today announced a joint effort to introduce legislation to restore the name of the Central Scranton Expressway. [Read More]
