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July 1, 2024

Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force Finalizes Report on Flood Insurance Access and Affordability in Pennsylvania

The Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force has presented Gov. Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly with the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force Final Report, which includes recommendations designed to improve the affordability and accessibility of flood insurance, bolster flood resiliency, increase flood risk mitigation and protect Pennsylvanians from incurring flood damage that often results in thousands of dollars of uncovered losses, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

June 28, 2024

Scenes from the 20th District Photo Gallery Celebrates Community, Creativity

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that she is inviting residents of the 20th Senatorial District to showcase their photography skills and capture the beauty and unique character of the community by submitting their favorite shots for inclusion in the Scenes from the 20th District photo gallery. [Read More]

June 27, 2024

Baker: Senate Bill Expanding Access to Telemedicine Services Heads for Enactment

Legislation expanding access to telemedicine in Pennsylvania received final Senate approval today and is set to be signed into law, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) said. [Read More]

June 26, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Bills for Law Enforcement, Enhanced Public Safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed two significant bills this week aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting Pennsylvanians, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the committee. [Read More]

June 24, 2024

TOMORROW: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting and Confirmation Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, tomorrow, June 25, at 11:30 a.m., in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]

June 13, 2024

Baker: Senate Advances Bills to Combat AI-Generated Revenge Porn and Child Sexual Abuse Material

A package of bills aimed at protecting children from sexual predators and the criminal use of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) was approved by the Senate this week, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

June 12, 2024

Baker: Senate Approves Bill to Help Protect Property Owners from Squatters

The Senate today approved legislation to establish more certainty for homeowners, law enforcement and landlords who encounter squatters, announced Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

June 6, 2024

Baker Introduces Legislation to Equip Deputy Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers with Body Cameras

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) recently introduced legislation to authorize deputy law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Game Commission to wear body cameras. [Read More]

May 22, 2024

Baker, Fritz, Olsommer Announce More Than $900,000 for Community Projects

State grants totaling $929,713 were awarded to local projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139). [Read More]

May 21, 2024

Baker, Cabell, Kaufer, Ryncavage Announce More than $3 Million for Community Projects

State grants totaling $3,183,890 million were awarded to local projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Mike Cabell (R-117), Aaron Kaufer (R-120) and Alec Ryncavage (R-119). [Read More]