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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

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]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers
June 30, 2026

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers

The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to authorize county probation and parole officers to use body-worn cameras, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts
June 26, 2026

PA Senate Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, eliminating the current sales tax exemption for data centers and strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who supported the measure.    [Read More]

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