Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate
Two measures sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the effectiveness and reliability of Pennsylvania’s parole process were approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Legislators Announce Grants for Luzerne County Communities
State grant funding totaling $3,052,008 has been awarded for 25 projects in the 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne County, according to state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and state Reps. Alec Ryncavage (R-119) and Brenda Pugh (R-120). A total amount of $11,368,276 has been awarded for 72 projects throughout all of Luzerne County. [Read More]
Local Lawmakers Announce 14 Community Projects in Pike, Wayne Counties
Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rosemary Brown (R-40), along with Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing 14 community improvement projects in Pike and Wayne counties will receive more than $1.5 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) Program. The grants will support initiatives ranging from park and road improvements to public safety upgrades and workforce development planning. [Read More]
Baker, Fritz Announce $2.9 Million for Lanesboro Sidewalks and D&H Rail Trail Enhancements
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111th) announced today more than $2.9 million in state funding from the PennDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program for two projects in Susquehanna County. [Read More]
Baker Joins Pennsylvania State Senate to Honor America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections. [Read More]
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