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October 19, 2021

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Comprehensive Probation Reform

The Senate Judiciary Committee took action today to unanimously advance comprehensive probation reform intended to reduce the amount of time and resources devoted to probationers and help them fully and safely reintegrate into society, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who chairs the panel.   [Read More]

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding  Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
October 19, 2021

Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislation introduced in honor of a fallen Scranton police  officer, John Wilding, received bipartisan support today from the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Senator Lisa Baker.  [Read More]

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October 18, 2021

Meeting to consider SB 814, SB 904, SB 905 and SB 913

Senate Judiciary Committee | October 19, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B |   [Read More]

Baker Working to Limit Influence of Lobbyists, Political Consultants
October 13, 2021

Baker Working to Limit Influence of Lobbyists, Political Consultants

Today, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced that she is working with her Senate colleagues to implement new transparency and ethical standards for lobbyists and political consultants in order to limit their level of influence in state government.  [Read More]

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October 7, 2021

Detecting and Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children

As public officials, citizens are often reaching out to us for assistance at some of the most vulnerable times of their lives. This is why we try to be proactive to find solutions that improve the conditions for citizens in our communities.  [Read More]

VFW Service Officer Available to Help Veterans at Senator Baker’s Dallas Office
October 5, 2021

VFW Service Officer Available to Help Veterans at Senator Baker’s Dallas Office

State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Dallas office location.  Appointments with a Service Officer are available at no charge on the second Friday of every month.     [Read More]

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September 28, 2021

Senate Advances Legislation Establishing The Kunkle Firefighter Edward L. Nulton, Sr., Memorial Highway

Just over three years have passed since the tragic accident involving Kunkle volunteer firefighter, Edward L. Nulton, Sr.   [Read More]

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September 22, 2021

Senate Approves Measure to Require Confirmation of PEMA Director

The state Senate has approved legislation, requiring Senate confirmation of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill. Listen  [Read More]

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September 17, 2021

Public hearing to focus on probation reform issues as well as the recommendations of the County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee

Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, September 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | NOB #1 |   [Read More]

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August 31, 2021

Senator Baker Offers Statement on Governor Wolf’s Mask Mandate in K-12 Schools, Early Learning and Child Care Facilities

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) issues the following statement:  [Read More]

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