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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, Pugh to Host Plate Event in Dallas on Thursday
July 20, 2026

Baker, Pugh to Host Plate Event in Dallas on Thursday

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-120) will host an event Thursday, July 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to assist constituents with license plate replacements. The event will be held at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, 3605 State Route 118, Dallas.  [Read More]

Baker Announces More Than $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Luzerne County
July 15, 2026

Baker Announces More Than $9 Million for Water Infrastructure Project in Luzerne County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the approval of more than $9 million in financial assistance for a drinking water infrastructure project in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania Must Act Now to Secure Justice For The Families Of Victims Who Were Brutally Murdered
July 14, 2026

Pennsylvania Must Act Now to Secure Justice For The Families Of Victims Who Were Brutally Murdered

In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Commonwealth v. Lee ruled that the sentencing law for second degree murder in Pennsylvania is unconstitutional. Fortunately, the court gave legislators a 120-day window to pass legislation rewriting the law to comply with the ruling.  [Read More]

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July 13, 2026

Baker: Senate Confirms Pennsylvania Parole Board Nominees

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the Senate voted to confirm the nominations of Suzanne V. Estrella and Stephen R. Zawisky to serve on the Pennsylvania Parole Board.  [Read More]

Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement
July 12, 2026

Baker Supports Fiscally Responsible State Budget Agreement

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) supported a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families, and supports affordability and job growth.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs
July 1, 2026

Senate Approves Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare Programs

Legislation to strengthen oversight of Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded childcare programs was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who supported the measure.  [Read More]

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