Legislators Announce Over $3.4 million for Local Projects in Luzerne County
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Representative Aaron Kaufer (R-120), Representative Mike Cabell (R-117) and Representative Alec Ryncavage (R-119) announced today that 25 projects in the 20th Senatorial District in Luzerne County will receive $3,418,768 in funding from the Luzerne County Local Share Account (LSA) grant program. The funding was approved today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. [Read More]
Baker Votes for Bills to Support Veterans
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today voted for three bills approved by the state Senate to help veterans start or expand a business, access programs and services available to them, and make it easier for disabled veterans to obtain a free lifetime fishing license. [Read More]
Senate Approves Baker Bill to Extend Sunset of Wiretap Law to Combat Crime, Protect Citizen Privacy
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) that would extend Pennsylvania’s wiretap law to 2029, preserving an important crime-fighting tool along with constitutional protections. [Read More]
Senate Approves Measure Requiring Confirmation of PEMA Director
The state Senate approved legislation today requiring Senate confirmation of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) director, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill. [Read More]
Baker: Committee Approves Four Bills for Food Insecurity, Opioid Crisis, Wiretapping and Additional Judgeships
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved several notable bills addressing food insecurity, the ongoing opioid crisis, wiretapping and additional judgeships, according to the committee chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Tomorrow: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Four Bills
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), is holding a voting meeting tomorrow, April 25, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 461 of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]