Baker Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval of Bill to Improve PFA Order Enforcement
The Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to strengthen the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and ensure fair reimbursement for law enforcement agencies that serve these critical court orders. [Read More]
Baker, Pugh Respond to Uncertainty Surrounding Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Other Commonwealth Campuses
In light of reports that Penn State University is considering the closure of several of its Commonwealth Campuses, including Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) are calling for transparency, accountability and a commitment to the communities the campuses serve. [Read More]
MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, Monday, May 12, Off the Floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation unanimously approved by the Senate today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
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
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]
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