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Senator Yudichak, Senator Baker & Rep. Kaufer Announce $87,000 in Funding from the Strategic Management Planning Program for two Luzerne County boroughs
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]

Senator Baker Offers Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stewart Greenleaf
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]

Senator Baker Mourns the Passing of former Rep. George Hasay
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]

Senator Baker Comments on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address
February 3, 2021

Senator Baker Comments on Governor Wolf’s Budget Address

Today Governor Wolf unveiled his proposed $40.2 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  The governor’s plan includes a $3.1 billion (8.2 percent) increase in state spending from the current fiscal year, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Senator Baker: Wolf Administration Causes Catastrophic Failure for Justice Reforms
February 1, 2021

Senator Baker: Wolf Administration Causes Catastrophic Failure for Justice Reforms

Senator Baker (R-20) issues the following statement and calls for a full investigation into Governor Wolf and his administration’s failure to fulfill their legal responsibility to ensure that a constitutional amendment for statute of limitations reform for child sexual abuse could be presented to voters this May.   [Read More]

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January 27, 2021

Senate Approves Child Pornography Protection Legislation

The state Senate has approved legislation today to enhance the penalties for child pornography, while also establishing the Task Force on Child Pornography, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) who sponsored the bill.  Senate Bill 87 was overwhelmingly passed by a bi-partisan vote of 46-2.   Listen  [Read More]

Baker, Boback Announce $262,000 in Growing Greener Grants for Wyoming County
January 26, 2021

Baker, Boback Announce $262,000 in Growing Greener Grants for Wyoming County

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) have announced three recipients of Growing Greener Grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in Wyoming County.  [Read More]

Senator Baker Mourns the Passing of Pat Solano
January 23, 2021

Senator Baker Mourns the Passing of Pat Solano

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) issues the following statement:  [Read More]

Senator Baker Offers Condolences on the Passing of Senator Dave Arnold
January 17, 2021

Senator Baker Offers Condolences on the Passing of Senator Dave Arnold

Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) issues the following statement:  [Read More]

Senator Baker Reflects on Last Tuesday’s Swearing-In Day Events in Harrisburg
January 10, 2021

Senator Baker Reflects on Last Tuesday’s Swearing-In Day Events in Harrisburg

The bi-annual swearing-in day for new and re-elected members of the Pennsylvania Senate took place last week, and has received a great deal of attention.  [Read More]

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