JENNERSVILLE, Pa. – After years of hard work and determination, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) joined senior leaders from ChristianaCare and other elected officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new hospital in Jennersville to celebrate the return of emergency medical care to southern Chester County. Friday’s event saw several hundred attendees, including local business leaders, township officials and contractors who constructed the new facility.
HARRISBURG – Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) attempted to amend legislation in the House Tuesday to provide a long overdue and much-needed boost to Pennsylvania’s struggling dairy industry. Both measures were rejected on a 102-101 party-line vote.
HARRISBURG – As working families and small businesses across Pennsylvania continue to grapple with inflation and economic uncertainty, House Republican policymakers are calling for transformational tax reforms to provide immediate relief and long-term growth.
HARRISBURG -- Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-West Chester) announced over $2 million in state grant funding was awarded this week to support infrastructure projects across southern Chester County.
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) issued the following statement regarding Monday’s filing in federal bankruptcy court by Michael Doweary, the state-appointed receiver for the City of Chester:
WEST GROVE–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 members of the community attended the hearing at the new Avon Grove High School in Jennersville.
House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Big Elk Creek State Park” to gather insight into the history and potential development of the park, and to evaluate proposed plans for its future and continued sustainability.
WEST GROVE, PA – After an eight-month battle with the city of Chester to obtain records concerning the city’s perilous financial situation, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records has ruled in favor of state Rep. John Lawrence’s (R-West Grove) right-to-know request seeking answers.
JENNERSVILLE – Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove) today announced approval of $1.1 million in state grants for municipal water infrastructure improvements across southern Chester County.
HARRISBURG – In a late-night vote along party lines, legislation to create new tax incentives for medical marijuana operations and Hollywood movie studios passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week. The bill contained a number of additional controversial provisions, including a complete rewrite of Pennsylvania’s business tax code, creating what some observers called one of the most punitive and aggressive tax proposals in the nation.
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent announcement regarding automatic voter registration:
HARRISBURG – 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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined with Reps. John Lawrence (R-Chester) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) in praising congressional action to put whole milk back in the nation’s schools.
LONDON GROVE – A London Grove Township bridge, closed for several years, will receive state funding towards its reconstruction and reopening. State Rep. John Lawrence (R-London Grove) announced the grant award earlier this week.
WEST GROVE – Rep. John Lawrence (R-London Grove) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-West Chester) this week announced significant state funding for infrastructure projects across southern Chester County.
HARRISBURG – Earlier today, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester) issued the following statement regarding the lack of a House of Representatives session schedule.
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement after the committee approved its Third Report to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement after the Select Committee unanimously approved its Second Interim Report to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:
HARRISBURG – The members of the House Select Committee on Restoring Order who attended the committee’s first two hearings released the following statements Friday:
