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Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety Bills
June 4, 2025

Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety Bills

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced this week that the committee has approved three significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and modernizing Pennsylvania’s criminal statutes.  [Read More]

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June 3, 2025

Senate Advances Baker Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Protection from Abuse Orders

The Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the enforcement of Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions and orders and ensure law enforcement agencies are properly reimbursed.  [Read More]

Baker Applauds Judiciary Committee Approval of Bill to Improve PFA Order Enforcement
May 15, 2025

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
May 13, 2025

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
May 9, 2025

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]

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May 5, 2025

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]

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