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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
“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
Today our community mourns the loss of former Representative George Hasay. [Read More]
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
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]