News Releases Archives - Page 18 of 25

June 7, 2022

State House Approves Kaufer Bill Backed by Baker and Yudichak to Transfer State Land to Wyoming and West Pittston

The state House today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by local state Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and championed by state Sens. John Yudichak (I-14) and Lisa Baker (R-20) that would transfer state property to Wyoming and West Pittston, which will use the properties respectively for a regional police department and a flood control project. [Read More]

May 26, 2022

Senator Lisa Baker Working to Establish Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program

In response to a troubling trend of increased child abuse cases following the mandated COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) is working to establish the ‘Pennsylvania Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program’ utilizing American Rescue Plan Act dollars. [Read More]

May 21, 2022

MEDIA ALERT

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 2022, to examine bi-partisan juvenile justice reforms, according to committee chair, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

May 12, 2022

Senators Push Bi-Partisan Juvenile Justice Reforms

Legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system is set for action according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Senator Jay Costa (D-43), who have been working to implement reforms needed to improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities, with a continued focus on protecting public safety. [Read More]

May 2, 2022

Misericordia University Working To Help Address Regional Healthcare Shortage

Efforts to address our region’s healthcare shortage were boosted recently through an infusion of $780,000 in state funding awarded to Misericordia University through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), according to Senator Lisa Baker and Representative Karen Boback. [Read More]

April 27, 2022

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]

April 26, 2022

Fritz, Baker Announce New Funding for Gibson Township

Susquehanna County Recreation Center was awarded $2.5 million in new funding to promote healthy and active lifestyles announced Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming.) [Read More]

April 13, 2022

Senate Votes to Ban Unsecured Ballot Drop Boxes and Private Funding of Election Operations

In a strong step forward to safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections, the Senate approved two bills today that would prevent the future use of unsecured ballot drop boxes and ban private money to fund election operations. [Read More]

April 12, 2022

Senate Passes Crime Victim Protection Package

The Pennsylvania Senate today passed a package of four bills designed to assist crime victims by providing stronger protections, increasing support, and improving access to services, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Ryan Aument (R-36), Senator Kim Ward (R-39), Senator Pat Browne (R-16) and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]

April 11, 2022

Senate committee votes to reaffirm that taxpayers, not dark money groups, pay for carrying out elections in PA

Legislation that would ban any county or Commonwealth employee from accepting outside money to pay for the administration of elections in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to prime sponsors Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28). [Read More]