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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 Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety, Victim Protection Bills
October 6, 2026

Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety, Victim Protection Bills

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the committee approved several bills to increase protections for victims and strengthen public safety.  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals
September 29, 2026

Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee advanced four measures to expand protections for crime victims, children and animals.  [Read More]

Baker Introduces Legislation to Give Rural Hospitals Another Option to Keep Care Local
September 24, 2026

Baker Introduces Legislation to Give Rural Hospitals Another Option to Keep Care Local

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today introduced legislation to establish a state license category for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH), giving eligible rural hospitals in Pennsylvania another option to sustain emergency and outpatient care in the face of an ever-challenging operating climate.  [Read More]

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)
September 21, 2026

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
September 17, 2026

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
August 25, 2026

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]

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