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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

Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin
April 23, 2026

Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), advanced legislation this week sponsored by Baker and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers.  [Read More]

Sen. Baker Votes to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
April 22, 2026

Sen. Baker Votes to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports

Today, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20th) voted in support of legislation aimed at protecting the safety and competitive opportunities of female athletes by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex.  [Read More]

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April 21, 2026

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Public Safety Package to Strengthen Criminal Justice Protections

The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced a package of four public safety reforms aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who sponsored three of the measures.  [Read More]

Honored with Woman in American History Award
March 31, 2026

Honored with Woman in American History Award

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) was recently recognized with the prestigious Woman in American History Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  [Read More]

Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County
March 30, 2026

Baker, Olsommer Issue Statement on Proposed Powerlines in Pike County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement regarding the proposed Shawnee-Walker auxiliary transmission lines:  [Read More]

Baker: Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats Approved by Senate
March 18, 2026

Baker: Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chats Approved by Senate

The Senate approved legislation to establish commonsense safeguards for children interacting with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) said.  [Read More]

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