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Legislators Announce Over $3.4 million for Local Projects in  Luzerne County
May 16, 2023

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
May 8, 2023

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]

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May 3, 2023

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
April 25, 2023

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]

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April 25, 2023

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
April 24, 2023

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]

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