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Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
March 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, at 11:30 a.m., in Room 8E-B, East Wing of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

Baker and Culver Push for Solutions to Rural Education Funding Disparities
March 20, 2025

Baker and Culver Push for Solutions to Rural Education Funding Disparities

In response to growing concerns from rural school officials and taxpayers regarding inadequate funding increases in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) are calling for urgent action to address disparities in education funding across Pennsylvania’s rural communities.  [Read More]

Baker Urges Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now
March 13, 2025

Baker Urges Pennsylvanians to Apply for Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) is encouraging college students and individuals seeking career training programs in high-demand industries to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).  [Read More]

Legislators Raise Concerns Over Rate Increase Requests; Encourage Residents to Comment
March 5, 2025

Legislators Raise Concerns Over Rate Increase Requests; Encourage Residents to Comment

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) sent a letter this week to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) questioning Pike County Light and Power’s general rate increase requests for its natural gas and electricity customers.  [Read More]

Mastriano and Baker Team Up on State Veterans Home Advisory Oversight
February 5, 2025

Mastriano and Baker Team Up on State Veterans Home Advisory Oversight

The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 129, sponsored by Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic
February 5, 2025

Senate Republicans: Shapiro’s Spending Plan Unrealistic

Senate Republicans will closely examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget plan during the next several months to find improvements that will ensure greater long-term fiscal stability for the Commonwealth, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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