March 17, 2021
Camp Industry Must be Allowed to Reopen this Summer
The summer camp industry in the Pocono region is a vital part of northeastern Pennsylvania’s economy. [Read More]
News Releases
March 16, 2021
Senate Advances Legislation for the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously advanced legislation to designate a portion of PA Route 92 from Apple Tree Road to Rustic Lane in Exeter Township, Luzerne County, as the Robert F. Kile Sr. Memorial Highway [Read More]
March 15, 2021
Senator Yudichak and Senator Baker Raise Concerns about State Facility Closure Transition Program
State Senator John Yudichak (I-14) and State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) announced today that the Wolf Administration released application guidelines for the State Facility Closure Transition Program without the input of legislators, local leaders, or county officials. [Read More]
March 12, 2021
Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform Begins Bipartisan Review
The bi-partisan Pennsylvania Senate Special Committee on Election Integrity and Reform will hold a hearing on Monday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. in Harrisburg, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
March 11, 2021
New Legislation Puts the Brakes on Tolling PA Interstate Bridges
Following extensive feedback from constituents who have voiced concerns regarding the Wolf Administration plans to toll nine interstate bridges across the state, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) joined colleagues today, to announce the introduction of legislation to stop the proposed new tolls for motorists. [Read More]
March 9, 2021
Legislators Urge PEMA to Establish Mass Vaccination Sites in Northeastern PA
State and Federal legislators have sent a joint letter (link letter to attachment) to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, concerning mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in northeastern Pennsylvania. [Read More]
February 25, 2021
Senator Baker Voices Concerns About Governor Wolf’s Bridge Tolling Plan
Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) expressed serious concerns about PennDOT’s recent announcement to toll nine bridges on interstates across Pennsylvania, including a nine-mile stretch along Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County, and the Nescopeck Creek bridges on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County: [Read More]
February 18, 2021
Senator Yudichak, Senator Baker & Rep. Kaufer Announce $87,000 in Funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program for two Luzerne County boroughs
State Senator John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon), State Senator Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and State Representative Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced two boroughs in Luzerne County were awarded a total of $87,000 in funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). [Read More]
February 10, 2021
Senator Baker Offers Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stewart Greenleaf
“Stewart Greenleaf was an exceptionally skilled and productive lawmaker and champion of justice during his long and distinguished career in the state Senate. [Read More]
February 9, 2021
Senator Baker Mourns the Passing of former Rep. George Hasay
Today our community mourns the loss of former Representative George Hasay. [Read More]