Baker, Ryncavage to Host Open House at District Offices
Sen. Lisa Baker (R- Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) announced they are hosting a joint open house at their district offices on Friday, April 28, from noon to 4 p.m., at 50 N. Walnut St., Suites 105 and 102, in Nanticoke. [Read More]
Baker, Ward to Introduce Bills Ensuring Social Security Bump Doesn’t Push Older Pennsylvanians Out of State Programs
Inflation-related increases in Social Security benefits could push some recipients out of eligibility for state programs, but state Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Judy Ward (R-30) are working to prevent this from happening. [Read More]
Baker, Pickett Announce More than $335,000 for Wyoming County Wastewater Plant Project
A state grant totaling more than $335,000 was awarded to a wastewater treatment plant project in Wyoming County, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming). [Read More]
Baker, Fritz Announce More than $780,000 for Local Projects in Susquehanna County
State grants totaling more than $780,000 were awarded to four local projects in Susquehanna County, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) [Read More]
Public Hearing to Strengthen Guardianship Laws, Prevent Elder Abuse Examines Shortcomings in PA’s Process
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a joint public hearing with the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), on strengthening guardianship laws and preventing elder abuse in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Disability Advocate Available at Senator Baker’s Hawley Office on March 16
A representative from MyCIL (Northeast PA Center for Independent Living) will be at Senator Baker’s Hawley office at 2512 Route 6 on March 16, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Information and resources will be offered to people with disabilities and their families to help them obtain home and community-based services, transportation, housing, and other assistance to promote greater independence in the community. [Read More]
Sen. Baker Comments on Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Address
Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address, proposing a $45.7 billion state spending plan for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Attorney General Nomination, Votes on Four Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Henry for Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, according to the committee’s chair, Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Senate Votes to Restrict Diversion of Transportation Funding
To bolster funding for Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure, the Senate passed legislation to restrict the diversion of transportation funding out of the Motor License Fund, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
VFW Service Officer Available to Help Veterans at Senator Baker’s Dallas Office on March 10
State Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) invites veterans to schedule an appointment to meet with a VFW Service Officer at her Dallas office location. Appointments with a Service Officer are available at no charge on the second Friday of every month. [Read More]