People living with disabilities often face tremendous challenges. One is striking the right balance between paying for day-to-day needs and saving for larger expenses while not saving so much that they become ineligible for critical benefits. [Read More]
Senators Lisa Baker (R-20) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced their intention to introduce legislation requiring all future non-prosecution agreements to be in writing to be enforceable. [Read More]
Today Governor Tom Wolf signed a law to strengthen penalties against individuals charged with possession of child pornography, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the measure. [Read More]
The Senate approved a $40.8 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 that supports Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing a financial safety net for the future, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), who voted for measure. [Read More]
Today the State Senate passed landmark legislation that will save children’s lives. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today advancing three bills focused on human trafficking and a fourth related to child abuse. [Read More]
The inter-branch and bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force on Tuesday released a comprehensive final report with policy recommendations that protect public safety, increase accountability, achieve savings for reinvestment, and improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities. [Read More]
Press conference announcing the release of the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force’s final report, including policy recommendations to strengthen the state’s juvenile justice system on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Media Center, State Capitol, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. [Read More]
