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Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania
April 18, 2024

Baker, Brown, Flynn Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).  [Read More]

Baker: Senate Approves Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Schools in Pennsylvania
April 10, 2024

Baker: Senate Approves Stricter Penalties for Threats Against Schools in Pennsylvania

Legislation that would create heightened penalties for individuals who make terroristic threats to a school passed today in the Senate, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation for Safer Communities in Pennsylvania
April 8, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation for Safer Communities in Pennsylvania

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bills today focused on safer communities, according to the committee’s chair, Sen Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Luzerne Legislators Announce More than Half a Million Dollars  Awarded for County Infrastructure Upgrades
March 26, 2024

Luzerne Legislators Announce More than Half a Million Dollars Awarded for County Infrastructure Upgrades

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-120), and Mike Cabell (R-117) announced today $585,160 in state funding for two infrastructure improvement projects in Luzerne County.  [Read More]

Senate Passes Baker’s Bill Extending Megan’s Law Requirements to Human Traffickers for Enhanced Community Safety
March 20, 2024

Senate Passes Baker’s Bill Extending Megan’s Law Requirements to Human Traffickers for Enhanced Community Safety

The Senate passed legislation that would extend Megan’s Law requirements to human traffickers, according to Sen Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Essential Infrastructure and Minors in Casinos
March 19, 2024

Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Essential Infrastructure and Minors in Casinos

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bills today focused on protecting essential infrastructure and unaccompanied minors in casinos, according to the committee’s chair, Sen Lisa Baker (R-20).  [Read More]

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