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November 22, 2021

Local Counties Property Sales Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic

Business closures, job restructures, and health worries have caused more people to relocate to northeastern Pennsylvania, not merely out of choice, but often times out of necessity, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), who highlighted that a local housing boom has taken place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   [Read More]

Senator Baker Voices Opposition to the I-81 Susquehanna Project Tolling Plan
November 17, 2021

Senator Baker Voices Opposition to the I-81 Susquehanna Project Tolling Plan

As part of the public comment period for the proposed I-81 Susquehanna Project tolling plan, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) has submitted the following statement calling on the Wolf Administration to reconsider the I-81 Susquehanna bridge tolling.  [Read More]

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November 8, 2021

Senate Approves Legislation to Examine PennDOT’s Highway Maintenance Funding Formula

Reliable and sustainable transportation funding is critical for our residents and essential for commerce.    [Read More]

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November 8, 2021

Meeting to consider HB 1255

Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |   [Read More]

Op-Ed: Fostering Fairness in Pennsylvania’s Election Operations
November 4, 2021

Op-Ed: Fostering Fairness in Pennsylvania’s Election Operations

“Elections shall be free and equal.”  [Read More]

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November 3, 2021

Safety Tips During Hunting Season

Fall is here, and that means hunting season in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Effort to Halt Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers Continues with Committee Passage of Closure Moratorium
October 27, 2021

Effort to Halt Closure of Polk and White Haven State Centers Continues with Committee Passage of Closure Moratorium

The ongoing effort to halt the closure of the Polk State Center and White Haven State Center advanced today with Senate committee passage of legislation sponsored by Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Senator John Yudichak (I-14), Senator Michele Brooks (R-50) and Senator Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding Passes in the Senate
October 26, 2021

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding Passes in the Senate

Legislation introduced by Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) and Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in honor of a fallen Scranton police officer, John Wilding, received bipartisan support today, after being amended on the Senate floor and receiving a vote of 36-14 on final passage.  [Read More]

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October 26, 2021

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding Passes in the Senate

Legislation introduced by Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) and Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in honor of a fallen Scranton police officer, John Wilding, received bipartisan support today, after being amended on the Senate floor and receiving a vote of 36-14 on final passage.   [Read More]

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October 25, 2021

Confirmation hearing for Andrew Bender, Esq. for appointment as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Juniata and Perry Counties and for Sabrina Korbel, Esq., for Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, and a meeting to consider HB 930

Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B   [Read More]

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