Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs
Legislation to strengthen oversight of Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded childcare programs was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers
The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to authorize county probation and parole officers to use body-worn cameras, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers and strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who supported the measure. [Read More]
Senate Passes Baker, Langerholc Bill to Preserve Accountability in Second-Degree Murder Cases
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday announced the Senate’s approval of their legislation updating Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision. Under Pennsylvania law, second-degree murder — also known as felony murder — applies when a death occurs during the commission of certain felonies, even if the defendant did not directly cause the killing. [Read More]
Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) announced Senate Judiciary Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision declaring the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for that crime unconstitutional. [Read More]
Baker, Fritz: Susquehanna County to Receive Nearly $21 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue
More than $20.7 million in natural gas impact fee revenue collected in 2025 will be distributed to Susquehanna County and its municipalities, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) announced today. [Read More]
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