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July 15, 2008 - Senate Pushes for Legislative Reform

July 4, 2008 - Baker Says New State Budget Fiscally Responsible

July 4, 2008 - Legislative Panel to Visit Hazleton Monday, July 14, to Discuss Findings of Hazleton Cargo Airport Study

July 4, 2008 - Sen. Baker's Initiative Provides $100 Tax Credit to Fire, EMS Workers

July 4, 2008 - Baker-Backed Budget Measure Will Provide Funding for Rural Hospitals

July 3, 2008 - Pike County Land Transfer Bill to Become Law

June 26, 2008 - Senator Baker Receives Athena Award from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry

June 25, 2008 – Communications and Technology Committee Hears Testimony Regarding The Federal REAL ID Act (PDF)

June 25, 2008 - Musto and Baker Seek Taxpayer Protections in Any Cargo Airport Deal

June 18, 2008 - Senate Passes Baker Bill to Aid In Clean-up of Waste Tire Piles

June 12, 2008 - Senator Baker Recognizes Local Organizations at Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit and Community Assistance Center Dinner

June 10, 2008 - Statement by Senator Lisa Baker on Senate Passage of Legislation to Provide for Smoking Ban

June 10, 2008 - Senate Approves Tax Credits for Fire & EMS Volunteers

June 9, 2008 - Senator Baker Urges Passage of Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Workers

June 6, 2008 – Senator Baker Requests Local Forum to Discuss Hazleton Air Cargo Feasibility Study (PDF)

June 6, 2008 - Senators to Outline Legislation That Will Provide Tax Credits to Volunteer Firefighters, EMS Workers

June 3, 2008 - Senator Baker Participates in Disabled American Veterans' Van Dedication

May 26, 2008 - Senator Baker Honors Veterans During Tunkhannock Memorial Day Ceremony (PDF)

May 22, 2008 - Senator Baker Addresses Emergency Medical Services Personnel During Emergency Medical Services Recognition Week

May 22, 2008 - Senator Baker Observes EMS Week, Proposes EMS Act Changes

May 21, 2008 - Senator Baker Recognizes Commission on Economic Opportunity Volunteers (PDF)

May 16, 2008 - Joint Senate/House Panel Receives Testimony on Restructuring Pennsylvania's Emergency Response System

May 10, 2008 – Senator Baker Addresses East Stroudsburg University Students at 2008 Spring Commencement Ceremony

May 8, 2008 - Senate Approves Baker Bill to Improve Review of Child Deaths

May 7, 2008 - Senate/House Panel to Hear Testimony on Restructuring PA's Emergency Response System

May 5, 2008 - Senate Approves Legislation to Protect Child Custody Rights of Deployed Soldiers

April 24, 2008 - Student Aid Application Deadline Approaching

April 23, 2008 - Senate Committee Exploring Benefits of Health Clinics

April 23, 2008 - Baker Outlines Health Care Reforms

April 14, 2008 - Boback and Baker Announce Safety Improvements to State Route 118

April 9, 2008 - Senate Approves Bill Establishing Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement System

March 20, 2008 - Senator Baker Addresses East Stroudsburg University Students and Faculty at 2008-2009 Legislative Fellow Luncheon

March 18, 2008 - Baker and Waugh Push Tax Credit Bills To Help Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Workers

March 14, 2008 - Senate Approves Baker Bill to Provide Educational Leave to Spouses of Guardsmen and Reservists Called to Duty

March 12, 2008 - Baker Supports Mortgage Reform Measures; Six-Bill Package Approved by State Senate

March 7, 2008 - Baker Urges Local Fire and EMS Companies to Apply for Federal Grants

March 3, 2008 - Baker Taps Wayne County Native to Serve as Legislative Director

February 14, 2008 - One Year After St. Valentine's Day Storm

February 13, 2008 - Senator Baker Issues Open Records Law Op-Ed

February 6, 2008 - Senate Approves Fire and EMS Codification Bills

February 6, 2008 - U.S. Department of Transportation Responds to Letter Opposing Interstate 80 Tolling Plans (PDF)

February 5, 2008 - Baker Urges Fiscal Restraint in Upcoming State Budget

January 30, 2008 - Baker Votes for Legislation to Strengthen Pennsylvania's Open Records Law

January 26, 2008 - Senator Baker Speaks to Veterans of Foreign Wars at 2008 Annual Convention

January 15, 2008 - Baker: Senate Panel Approves Major Mine Safety Bill