Legislators Announce $15.4 Million in Grants for Luzerne County Communities
State grant funding totaling $15,464,430 has been awarded for 85 projects in communities across Luzerne County, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator John R. Gordner (R-27), Senator John Yudichak (I-14) and Senator Dave Argall (R-29). [Read More]
Senator Lisa Baker Voices Opposition to Costly Bridge Tolling Plan
Today, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) joined the ‘No P3 Bridge Tolls Coalition’ and other members of the General Assembly, to oppose the Wolf administration’s plan to toll interstate bridges in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
State House Approves Kaufer Bill Backed by Baker and Yudichak to Transfer State Land to Wyoming and West Pittston
The state House today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by local state Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and championed by state Sens. John Yudichak (I-14) and Lisa Baker (R-20) that would transfer state property to Wyoming and West Pittston, which will use the properties respectively for a regional police department and a flood control project. [Read More]
Senator Lisa Baker Working to Establish Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
In response to a troubling trend of increased child abuse cases following the mandated COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) is working to establish the ‘Pennsylvania Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program’ utilizing American Rescue Plan Act dollars. [Read More]
MEDIA ALERT
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 2022, to examine bi-partisan juvenile justice reforms, according to committee chair, Senator Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Senators Push Bi-Partisan Juvenile Justice Reforms
Legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system is set for action according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Senator Jay Costa (D-43), who have been working to implement reforms needed to improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities, with a continued focus on protecting public safety. [Read More]
Misericordia University Working To Help Address Regional Healthcare Shortage
Efforts to address our region’s healthcare shortage were boosted recently through an infusion of $780,000 in state funding awarded to Misericordia University through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), according to Senator Lisa Baker and Representative Karen Boback. [Read More]
VFW Service Officer Available to Help Veterans at Senator Baker’s Hawley Office
State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Hawley office location. Appointments with a Service Officer are available at no charge on the first Thursday of every month. [Read More]
Fritz, Baker Announce New Funding for Gibson Township
Susquehanna County Recreation Center was awarded $2.5 million in new funding to promote healthy and active lifestyles announced Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming.) [Read More]
Senate Votes to Ban Unsecured Ballot Drop Boxes and Private Funding of Election Operations
In a strong step forward to safeguard the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections, the Senate approved two bills today that would prevent the future use of unsecured ballot drop boxes and ban private money to fund election operations. [Read More]