Sen. Baker’s Letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) Regarding the Department of Health’s Regulation #10-242: Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases (IRRC #3490)
As a result of government actions taken during the pandemic, there is a widening gap between the purpose of public measures and the willingness of substantial portions of our population to put their trust in state advice and mandates. Pennsylvania cannot afford to repeat the errors made during a time of uncertainty and fear. [Read More]
Baker: Federal Rain Tax” Actions Welcome News for Homeowners, Farmers, Businesses
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement regarding the federal government’s action relative to the Rain Tax and the rescinding of Executive Order 13508, Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration: [Read More]
CareerLink® Representative Available for Job Search Assistance at Baker’s Dallas Office
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced a representative from PA CareerLink® will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9-11 a.m. at her district office, 22 Dallas Shopping Center, Memorial Highway, Dallas. [Read More]
Baker Calls for Action on School Bus Safety as New School Year Begins
As students across Pennsylvania return to classrooms, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is urging the House of Representatives to take pass her legislation to strengthen protections for children getting on and off school buses. [Read More]
Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton. [Read More]
PA House Fails Murder Victims’ Families While Jeopardizing the Safety of Commonwealth’s Communities
Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Majority Whip Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13), and Senate Judiciary Chair Lisa Baker (R-20) issued the following statement after the House failed to protect Pennsylvania communities today by refusing to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation passed twice by the Senate: [Read More]
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