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IBEW Local 1319 Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Training Center to Enhance Lineman Safety and Skill
April 21, 2025

IBEW Local 1319 Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Training Center to Enhance Lineman Safety and Skill

State and local officials, led by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Brenda Pugh (R-120), gathered today in Pringle Borough for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility for current and future generations of skilled electrical lineman with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1319.  [Read More]

Baker, Cappelletti Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize and Expand Pennsylvania’s Treatment Courts
April 15, 2025

Baker, Cappelletti Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize and Expand Pennsylvania’s Treatment Courts

The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed legislation introduced by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) to modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania’s problem-solving courts, now proposed to be formally recognized as treatment courts.  [Read More]

Baker Responds to Potential Closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre: “This Is Not a Done Deal”
April 11, 2025

Baker Responds to Potential Closure of Penn State Wilkes-Barre: “This Is Not a Done Deal”

In response to Penn State University’s recent announcement identifying branch campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, for potential closure, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement expressing deep concern and a call for greater transparency and community input:  [Read More]

Protecting Schools: Senate Acts Against False Emergency Threats
April 3, 2025

Protecting Schools: Senate Acts Against False Emergency Threats

The Senate approved legislation this week to crack down on false emergency threats targeting schools, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing the strain on emergency responders, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

Baker’s Bill Expanding Use of Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Approved by Senate Committee
April 2, 2025

Baker’s Bill Expanding Use of Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Approved by Senate Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement agencies across the commonwealth, according to the bill’s sponsor and chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
April 1, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry

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]

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