Baker Announces Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session
January 16, 2025

Baker Announces Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been appointed to several key committees for the 2025-26 legislative session: Judiciary as chair; Banking and Insurance as vice chair; Communications and Technology; and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.  [Read More]

Baker Named to City and State PA’s 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100
January 9, 2025

Baker Named to City and State PA’s 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been honored by City and State Pennsylvania as one of the commonwealth's most influential women in their 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100 list. This recognition celebrates women who are effecting significant change across Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Baker Reports 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments
December 30, 2024

Baker Reports 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments

The recently concluded two-year legislative session ended as a productive one for securing reforms to the justice system and increasing community protections, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) reports.   [Read More]

Senator Baker Issues Statement on President Biden’s Commutation of Conahan’s Sentence
December 12, 2024

Senator Baker Issues Statement on President Biden’s Commutation of Conahan’s Sentence

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) issues the following statement:  [Read More]

Baker Announces Legislative Package to Strengthen Ethics and Transparency in Government
December 12, 2024

Baker Announces Legislative Package to Strengthen Ethics and Transparency in Government

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) unveiled a package of four legislative reform proposals aimed at enhancing ethical standards, ensuring accountability and rebuilding public trust in government.  [Read More]

Baker Reappointed to Senate Leadership Team as Majority Caucus Administrator
December 6, 2024

Baker Reappointed to Senate Leadership Team as Majority Caucus Administrator

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been reappointed to serve as the Senate Majority Caucus Administrator, continuing her role as a key member of the Senate Republican leadership team.  [Read More]

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation and Woodloch Resort Pioneering Cancer Care with Nation’s First Respite Center
November 21, 2024

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation and Woodloch Resort Pioneering Cancer Care with Nation’s First Respite Center

Two long-standing partners dedicated to providing relief and renewal for those affected by cancer are joining forces to create a transformative space – the nation’s first onsite respite facility, For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Center at Woodloch. Projected to open in 2026, this innovative center will serve more than 4,000 people annually and redefine cancer care in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

State Grants Secure Future of Luzerne County Fair Sports Dome Project, Bringing New Sports and Community Hub to NEPA
November 15, 2024

State Grants Secure Future of Luzerne County Fair Sports Dome Project, Bringing New Sports and Community Hub to NEPA

An exciting joint venture between the Back Mountain Soccer Club and the Luzerne County Fair and its nonprofit partners will strengthen and enhance recreational amenities and opportunities for resident of northeastern Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Baker Endorses Ward for Continued Service as Interim President Pro Tempore of Pennsylvania Senate
November 14, 2024

Baker Endorses Ward for Continued Service as Interim President Pro Tempore of Pennsylvania Senate

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) officially seconded the nomination of Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) yesterday to serve as interim president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate from Dec. 1, 2024, until Jan. 6, 2025.  [Read More]

Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime
October 30, 2024

Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime

Every October we observe Crime Prevention Month.  [Read More]

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