Audio/Video Archive

December 15, 2009 - Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to confirm Joseph Cosgrove for Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge.

August 18, 2009 - Legislation sponsored by Senator Lisa Baker is signed into law.  The measure will modernize, standardize and improve Pennsylvania’s Emergency Medical Services Law to ensure high levels of patient care and greater public safety.

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

May 1, 2009 – Senator Baker presents a proclamation by the Governor and a Senate Resolution recognizing Loyalty Day during ceremonies in the Capitol.

April 22, 2009 - During session, Senator Baker introduces Nicole Clemson, the 2009 Pennsylvania Fair Queen.

March 4, 2009 - During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Secretary of Transportation Allen Biehler.

March 4, 2009 - During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Acting Secretary of Aging John Michael Hall.

March 4, 2009 - During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis about funding for the Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program.

March 3, 2009 - During the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Pennsylvania State Police, Senator Baker questions State Police Commissioner Frank Pawlowski.

March 3, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak.

March 2, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle Richman.

February 26, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions members of the Governor’s executive offices.

February 26, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions PGCB Chair Mary DiGiacomo Colins.

February 25, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Acting DEP Secretary John Hanger.


February 25, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Department of Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff.

February 24, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions PCCD Executive Director Michael Kane.

February 24, 2009 - During a Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Senator Baker questions Secretary of Corrections Jeffrey Beard.

Summary of PA's New Open Records Law (PDF)

April 30, 2008 - Senator Lisa Baker, chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, joins Pennsylvania Adjutant General Jessica Wright during the signing of the National Guard Family Covenant.

April 2, 2008 - Senate pays tribute to Adam Erickson, who was tragically killed in a fire late last month.

February 5, 2008 - Senator Baker Responds to the Governor's budget address

October 5, 2007 - State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, discusses the implementation of a statewide communications system for the Commonwealth.

August 24, 2007 - State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) discusses her legislation, intended to improve veterans’ outreach and assistance in Pennsylvania.

July 2007 - In a GOP radio address, State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) discusses her legislation to establish a new 511 Traveler Information Service in Pennsylvania.

June 28, 2007 - Senator Lisa Baker comments on the signing of legislation that would reauthorize the state's $25 million Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program for five years.

June 22, 2007 - Senator Lisa Baker discusses her legislation that would give Pennsylvania motorists access to consistent and reliable traveler information.

May 22, 2007 - Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) discusses Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry at a joint hearing of the House & Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committees.

May 1, 2007 - Senator Lisa Baker,  chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, addresses members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and the Ladies Auxiliary. The groups were in Harrisburg to celebrate Loyalty Day.

March 27, 2007 - Senator Baker's floor remarks on SB 637, which would require Senate confirmation for the position of PEMA Director.

March 21, 2007 - Senate Committee Approves Confirmation of Adjutant General

February 22, 2007 - Senator Baker during the Hearing on State's Winter Storm Response


February 6, 2007 - Senator Baker comments after the Governor's budget address.

January 2, 2007 - Senator Baker talks about her goals as an incoming Senator.