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May 25, 2021

Legislation to Prevent Dependent Care Sexual Assault Passed by Senate Judiciary Committee

(HARRISBURG) – The Senate Judiciary Committee, today advanced legislation to expand institutional sexual assault to include assaults by caregivers on care dependent individuals, thereby eliminating the gap that permits perpetrators to falsely claim that the victim consented, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator Scott Martin (R-13), who introduced the legislation. Senate Bill 704 […] [Read More]

May 24, 2021

Herzog Joins Baker Staff, Providing Constituent Services in Wayne and Pike Counties

State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that a part-time Field Representative has begun serving constituents at her Hawley office location. [Read More]

April 30, 2021

Baker, Fritz Join the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to Announce Lower Woods Pond Rehabilitation Project

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) joined members and staff of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) to provide an update and new details regarding the Lower Woods Pond Rehabilitation Project in Lebanon Township, Wayne County. [Read More]

April 23, 2021

Baker, Boback Announce State Funding for Sidewalk Project Between Misericordia University and the Borough of Dallas

In a continued effort to increase pedestrian safety for local residents and Misericordia University students, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Monroe/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Karen Boback (R- Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced today, that the Borough of Dallas in Luzerne County, is being awarded a $133,880 state grant to assist with the completion of the Center Hill Road sidewalk project. [Read More]

March 30, 2021

Summer Camps Permitted to Reopen this Summer

Following a long awaited announcement, Pennsylvania summer camps will be permitted to reopen for the summer 2021 season. [Read More]

March 24, 2021

The Pennsylvania Senate Honors the Life of Pat Solano

The Pennsylvania Senate, today, honored the life of Pat Solano with a condolence resolution, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Senator John Yudichak (I-14), who both offered remarks on the Senate Floor. [Read More]

March 24, 2021

Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Signed Into Law

Three bills that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies were signed into law on Tuesday, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

March 23, 2021

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Clarify Qualifications for District Attorneys and the Attorney General of Pennsylvania

The Senate Judiciary Committee, today, advanced two pieces of legislation to bring greater transparency, clarity and stability to the offices of District Attorneys and office of Attorney General, according to chairwoman Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]

March 23, 2021

Legislation Honoring PennDOT Employee, Veteran Robert Kile Sr. Now Law

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) announced today that legislation memorializing local PennDOT employee and veteran Robert “Bob” Kile Sr. was signed into law by the governor. Act 6 of 2021 designates a section of the highway carrying State Route 92 from Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter […] [Read More]

March 22, 2021

Martin-Baker Bills Addressing District Attorney Vacancies Earn Final Approval in the House

The House of Representatives sent three bills to the governor’s desk today that would provide uniformity and consistency to the process of filling county district attorney vacancies, according to the bills’ sponsor, Senator Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]