Senator Yudichak and Senator Baker Raise Concerns about State Facility Closure Transition Program
March 15, 2021

Senator Yudichak and Senator Baker Raise Concerns about State Facility Closure Transition Program

State Senator John Yudichak (I-14) and State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the Wolf Administration released application guidelines for the State Facility Closure Transition Program without the input of legislators, local leaders, or county officials.  [Read More]

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March 12, 2021

Meeting to consider SB 137, SB 411, and HB 14

Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 12 Noon | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation |    [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Statute of Limitations Reform for Child Sexual Abuse
March 12, 2021

Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Statute of Limitations Reform for Child Sexual Abuse

The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet on Monday, March 15, 2021, to consider several bills, including House Bill 14, which seeks to allow changes to the statute of limitations to give victims of childhood sexual abuse a two-year window to sue their abusers.  [Read More]

Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform Begins Bipartisan Review
March 12, 2021

Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform Begins Bipartisan Review

The bi-partisan Pennsylvania Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform will hold a hearing on Monday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. in Harrisburg, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

New Legislation Puts the Brakes on Tolling PA Interstate Bridges
March 11, 2021

New Legislation Puts the Brakes on Tolling PA Interstate Bridges

Following extensive feedback from constituents who have voiced concerns regarding the Wolf Administration plans to toll nine interstate bridges across the state, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) joined colleagues today, to announce the introduction of legislation to stop the proposed new tolls for motorists.  [Read More]

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March 11, 2021

Public Hearing – A Review of Best Practices of Election Integrity and Security from Other States

Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform | March 15, 2021 at 10 am | Senate Floor |    [Read More]

Legislators Urge PEMA to Establish Mass Vaccination Sites in Northeastern PA
March 9, 2021

Legislators Urge PEMA to Establish Mass Vaccination Sites in Northeastern PA

State and Federal legislators have sent a joint letter (link letter to attachment) to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, concerning mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in northeastern Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senator Baker Voices Concerns About Governor Wolf’s Bridge Tolling Plan
February 25, 2021

Senator Baker Voices Concerns About Governor Wolf’s Bridge Tolling Plan

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) expressed serious concerns about PennDOT’s recent announcement to toll nine bridges on interstates across Pennsylvania, including a nine-mile stretch along Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County, and the Nescopeck Creek bridges on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County:  [Read More]

Senator Yudichak, Senator Baker & Rep. Kaufer Announce $87,000 in Funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program for two Luzerne County boroughs
February 18, 2021

Senator Yudichak, Senator Baker & Rep. Kaufer Announce $87,000 in Funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program for two Luzerne County boroughs

State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and State Representative Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced two boroughs in Luzerne County were awarded a total of $87,000 in funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).  [Read More]

Senator Baker Offers Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stewart Greenleaf
February 10, 2021

Senator Baker Offers Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stewart Greenleaf

“Stewart Greenleaf was an exceptionally skilled and productive lawmaker and champion of justice during his long and distinguished career in the state Senate.  [Read More]

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