Baker, Yudichak Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning Advances
December 14, 2021

Baker, Yudichak Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning Advances

Legislation to protect children from lead poisoning was unanimously passed by the Senate Health & Human Services committee today, according to the bill’s prime sponsors, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (I-14).  [Read More]

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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]

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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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]

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]

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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