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Baker Announces Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been appointed to several key committees for the 2025-26 legislative session: Judiciary as chair; Banking and Insurance as vice chair; Communications and Technology; and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness. [Read More]
Baker Named to City and State PA’s 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) has been honored by City and State Pennsylvania as one of the commonwealth’s most influential women in their 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100 list. This recognition celebrates women who are effecting significant change across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Baker Reports 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments
The recently concluded two-year legislative session ended as a productive one for securing reforms to the justice system and increasing community protections, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) reports. [Read More]
Senator Baker Issues Statement on President Biden’s Commutation of Conahan’s Sentence
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) issues the following statement: [Read More]
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@repbresnahan invited the community to join him as he took his oath of office at the Luzerne County Courthouse today. Rob will stand up for families and advance policies to improve the quality of life in northeastern Pennsylvania. I look forward to working with him and @repmeuser to fix problems and create opportunity.
Recognizing #nationallawenforcementappreciationday - thank you to those serving and protecting our communities every day.
Offering the prayer at the start of our 2025-26 legislative session where newly and reelected members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly were sworn in. #swearingin #pasenate #publicservice
I was proud to offer the opening prayer and participate in marking the start of the 2025-26 legislative session with the swearing-in of newly and reelected members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. #swearingin #pasenate #publicservice
Merry Christmas! Gary and I are sending everyone wishes for a day filled with laughter, love and cherished traditions. #merrychristmas #laughter #love #cherishedtraditions
I had the pleasure of joining Brigadier General John Pippy, Pennsylvania’s Acting Adjutant General and head of the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to spread some holiday cheer at the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center. We visited with residents, delivered some special gifts and thanked them for their service and sacrifice. Happy Holidays to all!
This year’s Capitol Christmas tree is a stunning 24-foot Douglas fir from Crystal Springs Tree Farm in Carbon County, is the largest in more than a decade. It was decorated by our dedicated Department of General Services team with 1,250 lights and more than 700 ornaments crafted by pre-kindergarten students and senior citizens throughout Pennsylvania. #christmastrees #christmastreedecorating #christmastraditions
The stunning tragedy and enduring infamy of the attack on Pearl Harbor remains seared in our memory and still pains hearts across our nation. We can never forget the lives lost that day, military and civilian, the devastating impact on families and friends of the victims, or the additional lives sacrificed in the months it took America to develop the capacity to respond and achieve victory over fascism. The timeless lesson is the high cost of unpreparedness, when we for too long look inward and fail to see the storm clouds building around the globe. Every national leader should go to the Pearl Harbor Memorial and reflect on its solemn and profound meaning. #pearlharborremembranceday #wwii #neverforget
2nd Annual Luzerne County District Attorney’s Veterans Brunch - in honor of Vererans Day and in memory of US Army veteran Stephen Giza.
Transforming Cancer Care in NEPA! Proud to support the nation’s first cancer respite center @woodloch serving 4,000+ annually. This innovative project by @takeabreakfromcancer offers healing and renewal for families navigating cancer. #takeabreakfromcancer #woodloch #cancerrespite #nepa
The award recipients celebrated at the @gwvchamber represent the best and brightest. Congratulations on another successful dinner highlighting the businesses, organizations, and individuals that make our community so special!
As #pasenate Republicans organized for the 2025-26 legislative session, it was my privilege to second the nomination of @senatorkimward to once again serve as interim president pro tempore. Kim is someone who chooses to lead with compassion and passion, not just her position. She has motivated and inspired others to work together collaboratively to create positive solutions. When she speaks about principles and priorities, her tone and words are reassuring because they are rooted in what matters - doing what is right for the people of Pennsylvania.
79th Annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade - one of the longest continuously running parades in the United States! 🇺🇸
It is always a special moment when local schools give students and teachers the chance to interact with veterans. I was pleased to join Wyoming Area School District for a luncheon honoring those who serve in our armed forces. Northwest Area School District also held a special assembly recognizing the brave men and women who have selflessly dedicated their time to preserving our beloved American freedoms. These events are important. Just as veterans are special in our eyes, young people are special in their eyes because they represent the future they helped to ensure. When they see them using their freedom in productive ways, when they see them participating in community and civic life, it reaffirms that what they did mattered. #veteransday #veterans #serviceandsacrifice
Proud to join @repcabell @misericordiau and Rep. Aaron Kaufer in kicking off #veteransday2024 with an appreciation event to connect veterans with available programs, services, and opportunities, and to recognize them for their contributions to ensuring we can enjoy life in a free nation. It is always a special moment when we get the chance to interact with veterans and hear their stories of service and sacrifice.
@vrcnepa recently celebrated 50 years of working to meet the special needs of crime victims and addressing issues of violence on an individual and community level. Janet MacKay was presented with the Lifetime Advocate Award. Following 33 years of dedicated service, she still works part time for the organization. Among her numerous accomplishments, she was the driving force behind the formation of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Task Force Against Human Trafficking. Through her many initiatives to benefit the community and by her personal example, Janet clearly reflects the true spirit and mission of VRC.
I was delighted to join @repfritz in welcoming a special group of active and engaged citizens from Susquehanna County who dedicate their time and talent to helping elect qualified candidates for public office. Today they had the opportunity to get an up-close look at state government and check out how their involvement is shaping the direction of our Commonwealth.
Good luck to all of the youth pheasant hunters today! I was thrilled to get a behind-the-scenes view and learn more about how the PA Game Commission raises and releases birds to allow our young hunters an opportunity to experience the sport.
