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]
News Releases
August 24, 2021
Op-Ed: ABLE Accounts Give People with Disabilities the Chance to Save
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]
July 2, 2021
Legislation Requiring Written Non-Prosecution Agreements to Be Introduced
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]
June 30, 2021
Bill to Enhance Penalties for Child Pornography Becomes Law
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]
June 26, 2021
Senate Passes FY 2021-22 State Budget
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]
June 24, 2021
Kayden’s Law Passes Pennsylvania State Senate
Today the State Senate passed landmark legislation that will save children’s lives. [Read More]
June 22, 2021
Bipartisan, inter-branch task force announces new policy recommendations to improve juvenile justice
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]
June 21, 2021
Bipartisan, Inter-branch Juvenile Justice Task Force Releases Final Report to Improve Outcomes for Youth, Families, and Communities
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]
June 17, 2021
Kaufer, Baker Help to Dedicate Highway in Memory of Veteran and PennDOT Employee Robert F. Kile Sr.
Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) today joined with family members of Robert “Bob” Kile Sr. at a ceremony to designate part of a local highway in his memory. [Read More]
June 16, 2021
VFW Service Officer Available to Help Veterans at Senator Baker’s Hawley Office
State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Hawley office location. Appointments with a Service Officer are available at no charge on the first Thursday of every month. [Read More]