News Release Archive

News Release Archive

2014

Baker Showcases “Pocono Proud” Celebration on Cable TV Show December 11, 2014
“Pocono Proud” Event to Recognize Community Response November 13, 2014
Sen. Lisa Baker Issues Statement on Frein Apprehension October 31, 2014
Baker Bill for Municipal Disaster Aid Signed into Law October 30, 2014
Baker Announces Multimodal Grants for Three 20th District Projects October 29, 2014
Baker’s November Cable TV Show Explores Fertile Grounds CSA October 24, 2014
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs October 23, 2014
Senator Baker Offers Opening Prayer for Session October 16, 2014
Baker Supports Bill That Strikes Balance Between Responsible Development and Environmental Protection October 15, 2014
Senate Offers Condolence Resolution in Remembrance of Senator Mike Waugh October 15, 2014
SENATOR LISA BAKER REQUESTS JOINT SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING REGARDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN LIGHT OF POCONO MANHUNT October 14, 2014
Senate Passes Baker Bill to Help Towns Struck by Disasters September 23, 2014
Statement from Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20, on the incident in Blooming Grove: September 15, 2014
Paupack Blueberry Farm is Showcased on Baker’s Cable TV Show September 12, 2014
Senators Baker, Yudichak to Host Senior Expo September 10, 2014
“Scenes from the 20th Senatorial District” Photo Contest Voting Underway September 5, 2014
River Clean-up is Showcased on Baker’s Website August 6, 2014
Sen. Lisa Baker Hires Veteran Journalist To Her Staff August 1, 2014
Baker Bill Would Curb False Veteran Claims July 31, 2014
Senator Lisa Baker inducted into the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Hall of Fame July 18, 2014
“Kevin’s Law” Headed to the Governor June 30, 2014
Senate Approves Increased Whistleblower Protections June 27, 2014
Bills for Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses for Disabled Vets Sent to the Governor June 18, 2014
Baker Bill to Help More Military Families Heading to Governor’s Desk June 11, 2014
Baker Bill Ensures Active-Duty Military Pay Would Remain Exempt From Local Income Tax. June 9, 2014
Baker, Yudichak Set to Host Walk of Honor Ceremony, Safety Day on Saturday at LCCC June 3, 2014
Push Renewed for Tougher Hit-and-Run Penalties May 13, 2014
Remarks by Senator Baker on EMS Week May 6, 2014
Baker and Wiley Introduce a Bill to Reward and Recruit Volunteer Firefighters April 14, 2014
Senate Bans Cash Gifts April 9, 2014
Senate Panel Approves Cash Gift Ban April 7, 2014
Baker to Chair Labor and Industry Committee April 2, 2014
Remarks by Senator Baker on Pike County 200th Anniversary March 27, 2014
Senators Baker & Smucker to Introduce Cash Gift Ban March 24, 2014
VAEP Committee Special Report – The Challenges Facing Firefighters Today March 17, 2014
Sen. Baker Joins Red Cross Effort to Promote Fire Safety March 12, 2014
Baker Announces New Veterans Designation on PA Driver’s Licenses March 4, 2014
Baker Says PUC Urging Electric Consumers to File Complaints Over Rate Hikes February 27, 2014
Statement by State Senator Lisa Baker about the Kids for Cash Premiere February 6, 2014
Statement by State Senator Lisa Baker in Reaction to Governor Corbett’s 2014-15 Budget Proposal February 4, 2014
Baker’s Bill Will Improve Disaster Response through Interstate Cooperation January 21, 2014

2013

Baker Bill Among First Round of Sweeping Child Protection Enhancements Signed into Law December 18, 2013
Baker Leads Senate Effort to Support Firefighters December 11, 2013
Baker Offers Scholarship for Military Academy December 9, 2013
Senator Baker Remembers Former NYC Detective and 9/11 Inspiration Mick Henry December 4, 2013
Senator Baker Introduced DCNR Secretary Nominee Ellen Ferretti at the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee’s Public Hearing December 4, 2013
Senate Approves Baker Bill to Help More Military Families December 3, 2013
Baker, Major, Peifer Support Investment in Area Roads, Bridges November 22, 2013
Senator Lisa Baker Statement On Transportation Funding Package November 21, 2013
Senators Taking Steps to Address Crime, Violence at Sherman Hills November 15, 2013
General Assembly Launches New Website November 14, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Committees to Examine Firefighter Issues October 23, 2013
State Senate Approves Bills to Provide Reduced-Fee Hunting & Fishing Licenses to Disabled Vets October 22, 2013
Applications for School Safety Grants Now Available October 22, 2013
Horses Healing Children at Marley’s Mission October 18, 2013
Senate Passes Sweeping Update of Child Protection Laws October 4, 2013
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Emergency Preparedness Month September 25, 2013
Senate Committee Approves Sweeping Child Protection Measures September 24, 2013
Baker Report Highlights Activities at PSP Camp Cadet Program September 20, 2013
Baker and Hutchinson Introduce Legislation to Help More Disabled Veterans Hunt and Fish September 18, 2013
Legislation Aims to Ease Veterans’ Path from Combat to College August 2, 2013
The Baker Report August 1, 2013
Senator Lisa Baker: Statement on the passing of former Governor William Scranton July 29, 2013
Senators: Budget Funds New Mobile Street Crimes Unit to Fight Gang Activity Across Pennsylvania July 10, 2013
Baker, Boback Announce State Funding for Sidewalk Project in Dallas Township July 9, 2013
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Passage of State Budget June 30, 2013
Area Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Legislation Supporting Continued Use of On-Lot Septic Systems June 27, 2013
Statement on the Nomination of Judge Correale Stevens June 27, 2013
New Law Allows Crime Victims’ Testimony June 18, 2013
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Veterans’ Homes Week June 10, 2013
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Passage of SB 1 June 5, 2013
Senator Baker Hosts “Help for Heroes” Town Hall Meeting May 6, 2013
Baker Bill Makes Financial Disclosure Statements Easily Accessible Online, Requires Filing By Political Party Officers April 30, 2013
House Bills 107, 119 and 583 and Senate Bills 403, 373, 374 and 707 April 30, 2013
Legislators Seek Delay on New On-Lot Sewage Regulations April 18, 2013
Baker Introduces PA Adjutant General During National Guard Day at Capitol April 17, 2013
Senator Baker Floor Remarks – John Hartranft Statue April 17, 2013
Senate Passes Baker Bill To Give Victims, Families A Stronger Voice in Probation and Parole Decisions April 9, 2013
Senators Seek Furlough Protections for National Guard Technicians March 25, 2013
Nation’s Top Teacher, Leslie Nicholas, Honored by General Assembly March 19, 2013
Senators Unveil Bipartisan Package to Overhaul PA Child Protection Laws March 18, 2013
Senate Hearing to Study Safety in Child Cares and Colleges March 12, 2013
Floor remarks by Senator Baker honoring the memory of prison guard Eric Williams March 12, 2013
Senators Baker, Vogel Call on PEMA to Investigate Breakdown In Information-Sharing Following Illegal Dumping Incident March 11, 2013
American Red Cross Month March 11, 2013
Baker Urges Expansion of Veterans’ Services February 25, 2013
Senate Approves Standardized Training for County Veterans Affairs Directors February 14, 2013
School Safety Agenda Unveiled February 11, 2013
Statement by State Senator Lisa Baker in Reaction to Governor Corbett’s 2013-14 Budget Proposal February 5, 2013
School Emergency Plans and Security Measures to be Subjects of Special State Senate Public Hearing January 24, 2013
State Senator Lisa Baker: Committee Assignments Square With Legislative Priorities January 18, 2013
Baker Responds to Federal Disaster Declaration for Sandy January 11, 2013
Hurricane Sandy Community Input Session Transcript Available January 3, 2013

2012

Sen. Lisa Baker joined Sen. Joe Scarnati, President of the Senate, in requesting a reversal of a new National Guard policy November 21, 2012
Community Input Sought on Power Outages November 20, 2012
Baker’s Bill to Help Veterans in Need is Signed into Law November 14, 2012
Senator Baker Offers Farewell Remarks to Retiring Senators – Senator Jane Earll and Senator Mary Jo White November 14, 2012
Letter from Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) October 31, 2012
Senate Endorses Baker Legislation to Establish State Veterans Trust Fund October 1, 2012
Baker Earns Statewide Award from Public Safety Group September 27, 2012
Preparing for the Worst Is the Best Plan Senator Lisa Baker September 21, 2012
Baker Bill Seeks to Help Disaster Victims August 22, 2012
Senator Lisa Baker: Shell Ethane Refinery July 29, 2012
Baker Bill Designed to Help Children of Fallen Soldiers July 18, 2012
Baker’s “Good Samaritan” Bill Becomes Law July 5, 2012
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Passage of State Budget June 29, 2012
Fire Company Grant Program Extended June 27, 2012
Senate Examines College Outreach Efforts for Returning Veterans June 21, 2012
Senator Lisa Baker: Memorial Tribute to Senator Charles D. Lemmond, Jr. June 4, 2012
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on The Passing of Senator Charles D. Lemmond, Jr. May 31, 2012
Baker Bill to Launch Charitable Foundation for Veterans May 29, 2012
Child Shackling Bill Sent to Governor May 22, 2012
Senator Lisa Baker: Salvation Army Capitol Hill Day May 22, 2012
Senate Passes Baker Legislation Providing Stronger Protections to Good Samaritans May 21, 2012
Take Time to Applaud Our First Responders May 21, 2012
Baker Bill to Help Soldiers with Custody Changes Signed Into Law April 12, 2012
Senator Lisa Baker – Bill Signing Remarks April 9, 2012
Mandatory Counsel Bill Sent to Governor April 3, 2012
Remarks before the Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Bill 351, Good Samaritan March 27, 2012
Senate Sends the First Baker Juvenile Justice Reform Bill to Governor March 27, 2012
Senator Baker Supports American Red Cross March 14, 2012
Baker Presses for Greater Commitment to Veterans’ Services February 21, 2012
Baker Calls for Quicker PUC Action on Pipeline Safety Laws and Storm Response February 16, 2012
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Marcellus Shale Impact Fee February 7, 2012
Senator Baker Reacts to Governor’s Budget February 7, 2012
Senator Lisa Baker Tribute to Dr. Joseph Mattioli February 6, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Homeless Veterans February 3, 2012
Baker Bill to Improve Wellsite Safety Becomes Law February 2, 2012
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on The Passing of Dr. Joe “Doc” Mattioli January 27, 2012
Endless Mountains Health System Breaks Ground on Hospital Replacement Project January 20, 2012
Senate Passes Juvenile Justice Reform Measure, Again January 18, 2012
Senate Approves Baker Bill on Wellsite Safety January 18, 2012

2011

Senator Lisa Baker Speaks on the Senate Floor about Legislation to Strengthen Gas Pipeline Safety in Pennsylvania December 13, 2011
Wreaths Across America Ceremony Honors Veterans and Their Families December 5, 2011
Senator Baker Works with Shickshinny Community to Retain Key Business (PDF) November 23, 2011
Bi-Partisan Flood Relief Package Clears Senate November 16, 2011
Baker Bill Extends Reduced-Fee Hunting Licenses to More Guard Members November 15, 2011
Senator Baker Floor Remarks on SB1100 November 15, 2011
Community Recognizes Fallen War Hero, Designates Tallman Bridge November 13, 2011
Committees Approve Baker Bills to Provide State Aid to Flood Victims November 1, 2011
Pennsylvania State Troopers Association Dedicates Fallen Trooper Memorial October 17, 2011
Media Advisory – Senate Panels to Hear Testimony on Storm-Related Issues Concerning Utility Services October 17, 2011
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Governor Corbett’s Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Proposal October 3, 2011
Senators Unveil Flood Relief Package September 19, 2011
Sen. Gordner Press Conference on Flood Response Sen. Lisa Baker September 19, 2011
Wyoming Valley Interfaith Memorial Inspires Hope 10 Years After 9/11 Terrorist Attacks September 18, 2011
Lake Region Remembers 9/11 Attacks September 11, 2011
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Community Vows to Never Forget September 4, 2011
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on the Sentencing of Former Luzerne County Judge Mark Ciavarella August 11, 2011
VFW Service Officer Available to Help Veterans at Senator Baker’s Hawley Office July 29, 2011
Baker Appointed to Medal of Honor Memorial Committee July 26, 2011
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Passage of State Budget June 30, 2011
Baker and Scavello Help Ease Monroe County Transition June 30, 2011
Baker’s Wellsite Safety Bill Passes Senate June 28, 2011
Senator Baker Recommends Action List to Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission June 21, 2011
Floor Remarks – National Guard Day June 14, 2011
Senate Passes Baker Bills to Bring Reforms to Juvenile Justice System June 8, 2011
Senate Committee Approves Baker Bill on Wellsite Safety May 24, 2011
Senator Baker Highlights Juvenile Justice Reforms for PA Bar Association’s Constitutional Review Commission April 27, 2011
Committee Approves Juvenile Justice Bills April 12, 2011
Senate Approves Baker Bill to Improve Pipeline Safety April 6, 2011
Finance Committee Advances Nomination of Dan Meuser as Revenue Secretary April 5, 2011
Senator Baker Questions PEMA on Nuclear and Disaster Preparedness April 1, 2011
DEP Penalty Approval Process For Drilling Violations Is Impractical And Unacceptable March 31, 2011
Baker Questions Judicial Expenses, Conduct March 29, 2011
Baker Urges Crackdown on Senior Scams and Help for EMS and Firefighter Volunteers March 24, 2011
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on the Nomination of Rick Allan as DCNR Secretary March 24, 2011
Baker Questions Health Officials on “Zeroed-Out” Programs March 24, 2011
State Police Urge Action on Synthetic Marijuana, Crime Lab Funds at Budget Hearing March 23, 2011
Baker Focuses on Local Guard Deployments and Veterans’ Education in Senate Budget Hearing March 22, 2011
Senator Baker Reacts to Governor’s Budget March 8, 2011
Senate Acts to Name Bridge in Honor of Fallen General March 2, 2011
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on the Appointment of Harry Forbes as Director of Governor Corbett’s Northeast Regional Office February 28, 2011
Senator Baker Says Revised Compressor Station Plan Better For Community February 23, 2011
Push Begins Anew For Juvenile Protection Laws February 18, 2011
Committee Approves Baker Bill to Improve Pipeline Safety February 14, 2011
Senator Lisa Baker – Flag Stitching Ceremony February 12, 2011
Senator Baker, Representative Boback Emphasize Community Concerns Over Proposed Compressor Station (PDF) February 8, 2011
Senator Baker Announces Changes to Good Samaritan Law February 7, 2011
Senator Baker Speaks to Students About Bullying January 31, 2011
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on the Nomination of Dan Meuser as Revenue Secretary January 10, 2011
Senator Baker Outlines Priorities for Second Term January 5, 2011

2010

Senator Lisa Baker Bridge Naming News Conference December 10, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY – Community Recognizes Fallen War Hero December 7, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker Asks State Attorney General to Review Terrorism Monitoring Contract December 1, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker Advising Corbett Transition Team On Public Safety Issues November 30, 2010
Senator Baker Says “No” to Legislative Pay Increase; Gives Money Back to State Treasury November 29, 2010
Bill to Honor Fallen State Police Troopers Sent to Governor October 14, 2010
State Senate Passes Baker Legislation to Mandate Counsel for Juveniles October 12, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY Senate Committee Seeks Solutions To Security List Controversy October 8, 2010
Baker Bill to Strengthen Prosecution of Child Sex Offenders Becomes Law October 7, 2010
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on the Resignation of Pennsylvania Homeland Security Director James Powers October 1, 2010
Senate Appropriations Monthly Report October 1, 2010
Committee Seeks Solutions To Security List Controversy (PDF) September 29, 2010
Senator Baker Says Mandatory Counsel Bill Critical to Restoring Trust in Juvenile Justice September 21, 2010
Hearing To Probe Terrorist List Contract September 17, 2010
Senator Baker Addresses the Daughters of the American Revolution, Wyoming Valley Chapter, in Celebration of Constitution Week September 11, 2010
Senator Baker Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims at Hemlock Farms Remembrance Ceremony September 11, 2010
Senator Baker Receives Patrick Henry Award from the National Guard Association of the United States August 23, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker Opposes “Forced Pooling” July 22, 2010
Senator Baker Pushes for Gas Drillers to Have Pennsylvania-Based Emergency Response (PDF) July 20, 2010
Senator Baker’s Comments from the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Public Hearing Strong Drilling Standards Absolutely Essential July 19, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker: Upper Lehigh River Basin Awarded Exceptional Value Designation to Protect Water Quality July 13, 2010
Floor Remarks – Funding For Victims of Juvenile Crimes July 3, 2010
State Senator Lisa Baker Voted to Support the State Budget June 30, 2010
Senate Resolution Seeks To End Per Diems June 25, 2010
State Senate Passes Baker Legislation to Honor Fallen State Police Troopers June 22, 2010
Emergency Response For Gas Well Accidents Comes Under Scrutiny June 16, 2010
Senator Baker Wants Environmental Safeguards Approved June 8, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker Floor Remarks – Interbranch Commission Report June 7, 2010
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Interbranch Commission Report May 27, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker Says Revenue From Any Severance Tax Must Be Used For Environmental And Community Protection May 25, 2010
Senator Baker Pushes Water Protection Measures May 24, 2010
Senator Baker Statement on Separating Public Service and Contributions May 19, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker Statement on Luzerne County Ethics Pledge May 11, 2010
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Transportation Special Session May 5, 2010
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Federal Highway Administration Rejection of Proposal to Toll I-80 April 6, 2010
Public Meeting to Discuss Prison Security Scheduled April 1, 2010
Senator Baker Discusses Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Issues at County Commissioners Association Spring Conference March 23, 2010
Senator Baker Says Cost Cutting at Prison Cannot Compromise Public Safety (PDF) March 22, 2010
Senate Committees to Hold Hearings on the 911 Emergency Response System and its Funding March 19, 2010
Senator Lisa Baker – National Guard Day March 16, 2010
Senate Confirms Luzerne County Judicial Nominees Van Jura and Wetzel March 16, 2010
Senator Baker Statement on Pension Reform March 11, 2010
Baker Bill to Strengthen Prosecution of Child Sex Offenders Gains Senate Approval March 9, 2010
Senator Baker Speaks at PA Senior Center Association March 4, 2010
Senator Baker Speaks at National Symposium on Indigent Defense February 23, 2010
Baker Urges Ag Department to Postpone New Regs on Farm Equipment Transport February 17, 2010
Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Governor Rendell’s Budget Proposal February 9, 2010
Senator Baker Request Draws Favorable State Response February 3, 2010