Senator Baker
Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties
Senator
Lisa Baker
Pennsylvania's 20th District
Serving Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne & Wyoming Counties

News Releases

Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks
January 14, 2026

Baker, Brown, Fritz and Olsommer Announce More Than $713,000 in Funding to Improve Community Parks

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today are announcing four community parks in their areas will receive funding through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).  [Read More]

Baker: State Budget Funds New Pennsylvania State Police Troopers
December 29, 2025

Baker: State Budget Funds New Pennsylvania State Police Troopers

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today the 2025–26 state budget includes funding to strengthen public safety across the commonwealth through continued investment in the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).  [Read More]

Baker, Pugh Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects
December 18, 2025

Baker, Pugh Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced the approval of funding totaling more than $6.7 million for environmental, recreational and community improvement projects across Luzerne County. The grants were awarded through multiple Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) programs, including the Watershed Restoration Protection Program; the Sewage Facilities Program; the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program; and statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding.  [Read More]

Pickett, Baker Announce Just Over $1 Million in Funding for Wyoming County Projects
December 18, 2025

Pickett, Baker Announce Just Over $1 Million in Funding for Wyoming County Projects

State funding totaling just over $1 million for projects in Wyoming County was awarded today, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Baker, Brown, Fritz, Olsommer Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects
December 18, 2025

Baker, Brown, Fritz, Olsommer Announce Millions in Grant Funding for Watershed Restoration, Parks and Community Projects

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) announced the approval of funding totaling more than $4.6 million for environmental, recreational and community improvement projects across Susquehanna, Wayne and Pike counties.  [Read More]

Baker: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season
December 9, 2025

Baker: Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams, fraud and theft, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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