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HARRISBURG, PA — Southern Chester County has been awarded more than $2 million in state grants to bolster infrastructure and public safety initiatives, marking a significant investment in the region’s …
Southern Chester County Secures Over $2 Million in State Grants for Infrastructure and Safety Enhancements Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Representative 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. The …
Rep. John Lawrence Fights to Protect Chester Water Authority Independence Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — On Tuesday, 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 the proposed …
Debate Intensifies Over Development of Big Elk Creek State Park Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — In a victory for transparency, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records has ruled in favor of State Representative John Lawrence’s (R-West Grove) right-to-know request. The ruling …
State Rep. John Lawrence Wins Fight for Transparency Over Chester’s Financial Crisis Read More
JENNERSVILLE, PA — Rep. John Lawrence has announced the approval of $1.1 million in state grants aimed at improving municipal water infrastructure across southern Chester County. The grants will fund …
Southern Chester County Receives $1.1 Million in State Grants for Water Infrastructure Upgrades Read More
LANDENBERG, PA — Representative John A. Lawrence has penned a letter to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Dunn and State Parks Director John Hallas expressing his dissatisfaction …
Rep. Lawrence Urges DCNR to Abandon Major Development Plans for Big Elk Creek State Park Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a contentious piece of legislation late Tuesday night, creating new tax incentives for medical marijuana operations and Hollywood movie studios. The bill, …
Pennsylvania House Passes Tax Incentives for Medical Marijuana and Hollywood, Amid Controversy Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) has issued a strong statement opposing Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement of automatic voter registration in Pennsylvania.
Rep. John Lawrence Challenges Gov. Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — As the back-to-school season is upon us, Representative John Lawrence (R-London Grove) recently met with YMCA leaders to discuss the vital role that Early Childhood Education …
Rep. John Lawrence Explores Jennersville YMCA: Championing Accessible Childcare in Our Community Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, May 26, local PA House Representatives John Lawrence (PA-13) and Leanne Krueger (PA-161) co-chaired a joint public hearing to discuss Title 66, Section 1329, Acquisitions.
Power Play: Government Consensus Forming That Title 66, Section 1329 Must Be Amended. Will Big Water Wield Their Influence to Halt It? Read More