State Rep. John Lawrence
Recent News About State Rep. John Lawrence
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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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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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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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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.