October 30, 2024
Building a Safer Pennsylvania: What We’ve Done to Fight Crime
Every October we observe Crime Prevention Month. [Read More]
News Releases
October 30, 2024
Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Signed into Law
Sen. Lisa Baker's (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law, widely known as the PA One Call Law, was signed into law this week. [Read More]
October 22, 2024
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bill to Protect Pets in Domestic Violence Cases
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), this week advanced legislation that would provide additional protection for domestic violence survivors and their companion animals. [Read More]
October 10, 2024
Baker Announces $1 Million to Enhance Broadband Access in Wyoming County
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today announced that Wyoming County Healthcare Center has been awarded $1 million in grant funding to bolster internet access within the community, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
October 10, 2024
Baker’s Bill Improving Elevator Safety in Pennsylvania Passes Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation today to improve elevator safety standards in Pennsylvania, according to the bill’s sponsor Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
October 2, 2024
Senate Passes Baker’s Bill to Extend and Strengthen PA One Call Law, Marking 50 Years of Protecting Utility Workers
The Pennsylvania Senate today passed Sen. Lisa Baker's (R-20) bill to amend and extend the Pennsylvania Underground Utility Line Protection Law – commonly known as the PA One Call Law – marking a significant milestone as the law celebrates its 50th anniversary. The legislation ensures the continued protection of Pennsylvanians and the workers who maintain essential underground utilities such as gas, water, telecommunications and more. [Read More]
October 1, 2024
Senate Votes to Strengthen PA’s Sexual Offender Registry
The Pennsylvania Senate today approved legislation to protect children from sexual predators by closing a loophole in existing state law, according to bill sponsors Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
September 30, 2024
TUESDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Oct. 1, off the floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
September 18, 2024
Senate Approves Baker’s Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, Paving the Way for Second Chances and Stronger Accountability
The Pennsylvania Senate passed two critical pieces of legislation to reform the state’s juvenile justice system. Introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), the bills implement key recommendations from Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Task Force. [Read More]
September 16, 2024
TOMORROW: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, tomorrow, Sept. 17, at 11:30 a.m., in the Senate Majority Caucus Room, Room 156 of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]