State Rep. John Lawrence
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Recent News About State Rep. John Lawrence
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State grants boost public safety and infrastructure in southern Chester County
Southern Chester County has been awarded over $2 million in state grant funding for infrastructure projects.
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Chester County receives over $2 million in state grants for local projects
State officials have announced over $2 million in grant funding to support infrastructure projects in southern Chester County. Representative John Lawrence and Senator Carolyn Comitta revealed the allocation, which aims to enhance public safety and improve community facilities.
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Lawrence opposes plan affecting Chester Water Authority
Rep. John Lawrence has voiced strong opposition to a recent plan filed in federal bankruptcy court by Michael Doweary, the state-appointed receiver for the City of Chester.
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Rep Lawrence opposes termination plan for Chester Water Authority Board
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) issued a statement on Monday regarding the filing in federal bankruptcy court by Michael Doweary, the state-appointed receiver for the City of Chester.
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Hearing addresses concerns over development plans for Big Elk Creek State Park
Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, led by Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), held a hearing on Tuesday regarding potential development of Big Elk Creek State Park by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). More than 160 community members attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High School in Jennersville.
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Lawmakers discuss future development plans for Big Elk Creek State Park
Rep. John Lawrence and the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee convened a hearing to discuss the future of Big Elk Creek State Park.
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Hearing on Big Elk Creek State Park set by House GOP Policy Committee
House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Torren Ecker, along with Representative John Lawrence and other lawmakers, will conduct a hearing titled “Big Elk Creek State Park.” The event aims to explore the park's history and discuss its...
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State Rep. John Lawrence wins transparency battle over Chester's financial records
After an extended effort to access Chester's financial records, state Representative John Lawrence has succeeded in obtaining a ruling from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
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Grants Approved for Local Municipal Water Projects, Lawrence Says
On December 19, 2023, Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove) announced the approval of $1.1 million in state grants for municipal water infrastructure improvements in southern Chester County. Lawrence emphasized the importance of regular upgrades to municipal water infrastructure in order to provide quality service to the community while keeping rates reasonable.The grants have been awarded to two boroughs in the area. Oxford Borough will receive a $600,000 state grant to update the metering infrastructure across its municipal water system. West Grove Borough, on the other...
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State grants approved for Chester County's municipal water projects
Rep. John Lawrence has announced the approval of $1.1 million in state grants aimed at enhancing municipal water infrastructure in southern Chester County.
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Pennsylvania House passes controversial tax incentive legislation
In a recent session, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation introducing new tax incentives for medical marijuana operations and Hollywood movie studios.
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Rep. John Lawrence challenges Gov. Shapiro's automatic voter registration move
Rep. John Lawrence of Chester County has voiced his concerns regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's recent decision to implement automatic voter registration.
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PA House members propose legislative package aimed at enhancing jail safety
In order to provide for community safety and improve working conditions for county corrections officers, several Pennsylvania House members announced they will soon introduce legislation to upgrade county jail security, bolster staffing, and improve county jail infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania House members propose bills for county jail safety enhancements
Several Pennsylvania House members are set to introduce a legislative package aimed at enhancing the safety and infrastructure of county jails across the state.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers support bill reintroducing whole milk in schools
Rep. Dan Moul, along with Reps.
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State allocates funds for Chester County infrastructure projects
Rep. John Lawrence and Sen.
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Rep. John Lawrence urges Speaker Rozzi to schedule House sessions
Earlier today, Representative John Lawrence from Chester County expressed concern over the absence of a scheduled session for the House of Representatives.
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House select committee criticizes DA Larry Krasner's handling of crime
Rep. John Lawrence, chair of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, announced the release of a third report by the committee to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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House committee criticizes Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in new interim report
Rep. John Lawrence, chair of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, has released a statement following the committee's unanimous approval of its second interim report.
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House select committee examines causes behind Philadelphia's crime crisis
The House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order recently held its first two hearings to investigate the sources of Philadelphia's crime crisis.