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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]