News Releases

Today, we heard from unions representing SCI Retreat that a formal announcement regarding the proposed closure of SCI Retreat will be forthcoming in the days ahead from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC).    [Read More]

The Safe2SaySomething anonymous reporting system was established to teach students, educators, and administrators how to recognize the signs and signals of individuals who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others.   [Read More]

Sen. Lisa Baker, R-20th, offered the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to begin the process to close two state centers for severely disabled residents, including the one in White Haven:   [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th) issued the following statement regarding a legislative response to mass shootings   [Read More]

In response to Governor Wolf’s announcement of Executive Order 2019-05 and directives intended to increase protection of vulnerable populations, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20th) and Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) said they were pleased the administration is building on legislative efforts to address deficiencies in Pennsylvania’s child welfare system.   [Read More]

In response to reports of murders committed by Pennsylvania parolees over the last few weeks, and discussions with Corrections Secretary John Wetzel, Senator Lisa Baker communicated the attached letter earlier today.   [Read More]