News Releases

Sad news of the passing of Stephen C. MacNett, who for forty plus years served as chief legal counsel for Senate Republicans, but whose skills and judgment were also respected by Democrats and successive administrations.   [Read More]

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th), along with Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111th), announced that the New Milford Municipal Authority and the Hallstead Great Bend Joint Sewer Authority received state grant money from the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program. Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania Inc. also received funds from the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.   [Read More]

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) and Rep. Mike Peifer (R-139th), announced that Hawley Borough will receive funds from the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. Hawley Area Authority also received funds from the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program.   [Read More]

As plans to construct a new emergency management facility continue to develop, $500,000 has been committed to the effort through the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program, according to Susquehanna County’s state legislative delegation.   [Read More]

Rural hospitals are critical to the health, safety and economic viability of residents and communities throughout much of Pennsylvania, but many are struggling to keep the doors open. With more than 30 rural hospitals currently at risk of closure, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is joining with Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110th) and the state Department of Health (DOH) to offer innovative ways to continue providing quality health care. Listen   [Read More]

Attorney General Josh Shapiro today traveled to Northeast Pennsylvania to join a Pennsylvania Senator and Wyoming County coroner who worked to pass a new state law allowing hospice and home health workers to safely dispose of medications left behind following the death of hospice patients.   [Read More]