Preventing Hospital Closures
Feb. 27, 2024 / Embed
During the budget hearing for the Dept. of Health, Rep. Lawrence asked acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen, about the alarming rate of Hospital closures in Pennsylvania.
Violations of PA’s Child Labor Laws
Feb. 26, 2024 / Embed
At the budget hearing for PA Department of Labor and Industry, Rep. Lawrence asked whether those who violate child labor laws should compensate victims.
Rising Car Insurance Rates
Feb. 26, 2024 / Embed
Rep. John Lawerence asks what is causing car insurance rates to increase so high in Pennsylvania.
Status of New Joint State Laboratory Harrisburg
Feb. 22, 2024 / Embed
Status of New Joint State Laboratory Harrisburg.
Why Are These Not Tracked?
Feb. 22, 2024 / Embed
Rep. John Lawrence questions Sec. Kavulich on why the Department of Aging does not track the cause of death for individuals who were reported to Area Agencies on Aging for potential elder abuse.
Update on the City of Chester and Chester Water Authority
Feb. 20, 2024 / Embed
Update on the City of Chester and Chester Water Authority.
Lawrence Calls Out Partisan Vote Approving “Punitive and Aggressive” Tax Proposal
Oct. 03, 2023 / Embed
In a late-night, party line vote, House Democrats passed what some of observers are calling “one of the most punitive and aggressive tax proposals in the nation.” I voted against the proposal and sharply criticized the bill in the House chamber.
Lawrence Says PA’s $6 Billion in UC Fraud Demands Action
May. 23, 2023 / Embed
During floor debate on the 2023-24 state budget, I proposed an amendment that would fund investigations into fraudulent unemployment compensation (UC) claims. My amendment stems from a recent report by the PA Office of Inspector General (OIG), which revealed that Pennsylvania paid out an estimated $6 billion in fraudulent UC claims over the past two years.
Lawrence Opposes HB 299
May. 02, 2023 / Embed
Rep Lawrence speaks against House Bill 299, which creates a massive new OSHA-style regulatory regime affecting every municipality in Pennsylvania. This massive new unfunded mandate would also extend to food pantries, women’s shelters, and any other nonprofit that accepts even a nominal state grant.
Budget Secretary Asked About “Off-Line” Spending and Transparency
Apr. 14, 2023 / Embed
The Governor’s Budget Office responded to Rep. Lawrence’s questions concerning the appropriateness of state sales and income tax revenue being diverted away from the General Fund to cover major off-budget expenditures such as the PA State Police and mass transit, which he contends should be handled through the annual state budget.