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Marla Brown takes on key legislative leadership roles

Rep. Marla Brown, representing Lawrence County, has been appointed to significant leadership roles in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

By Lawrence Times | Mar 18, 2025

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New Castle Public Library receives $405K for energy-efficient renovations

Rep. Marla Brown announced that the New Castle Public Library has received $405,000 in funding for renovations.

By Lawrence Times | Mar 14, 2025

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Lawrence County ranks seventh highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $15,463 in 2022

By Lawrence Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lawrence County received an average of $15,463 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Pennsylvania.

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Lawrence County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By Lawrence Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $1,503 per capita to residents.

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Wilmington Township receives $497,630 for road paving and bridge replacement

By Lawrence Times | Feb 25, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown has announced that Wilmington Township will receive a grant of $497,630 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

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Aaron Bernstine named chairman of workers' compensation subcommittee

By Lawrence Times | Feb 18, 2025

Rep. Aaron Bernstine, representing Butler and Lawrence counties, has been appointed chairman of the Subcommittee on Workers Compensation and Worker Protection for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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Bernstine proposes two-tiered concealed carry system in Pennsylvania

By Lawrence Times | Feb 13, 2025

Rep. Aaron Bernstine has introduced a bill aimed at revising the concealed carry laws for firearms in Pennsylvania.

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Bernstine announces nearly $216K in grants for fire and EMS in 8th District

By Lawrence Times | Feb 12, 2025

Rep. Aaron Bernstine announced that fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in the 8th District have been awarded state grants totaling nearly $216,000.

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Pennsylvania lawmaker opposes governor's push for recreational marijuana legalization

By Lawrence Times | Feb 10, 2025

As Pennsylvania faces the challenges of opioid and heroin epidemics, the proposal to legalize recreational marijuana by Governor Josh Shapiro has sparked debate.

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FOIA Request Sent to Lawrence County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Lawrence Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Lawrence County Election Department on February 5, 2025.

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Rep. Marla Brown criticizes Gov. Shapiro's proposed state budget increase

By Lawrence Times | Feb 4, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown of Lawrence County has expressed her concerns over Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which totals $51.47 billion and marks a 7.5% increase from the current fiscal period.

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Bernstine criticizes Governor Shapiro's proposed state budget as unsustainable

By Lawrence Times | Feb 4, 2025

Rep. Aaron Bernstine has voiced strong opposition to Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget during a joint session of the General Assembly.

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Brown criticizes Governor Shapiro's proposed budget as unsustainable

By Lawrence Times | Feb 4, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown of Lawrence County expressed strong opposition to Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Bernstine appointed chair of railroad subcommittee amid recent derailment concerns

By Lawrence Times | Jan 28, 2025

Rep. Aaron Bernstine has been appointed as chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads for the 2025-26 Legislative Session by House Republican Transportation Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff.

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Lawrence County receives $1.2M grant to tackle regional housing crisis

By Lawrence Times | Jan 15, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown announced that Lawrence County Social Services Inc., a nonprofit organization, has received $1.2 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

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Lawrence County secures $1.2M grant to combat regional housing crisis

By Lawrence Times | Jan 15, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown has announced that Lawrence County Social Services Inc., a nonprofit organization, has received $1.2 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Funding announced for Lawrence County projects under Neighborhood Assistance Program

By Lawrence Times | Jan 14, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown has expressed approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's announcement regarding the allocation of $34.3 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program.

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Neighborhood Assistance Program grants announced for Lawrence County projects

By Lawrence Times | Jan 14, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown has acknowledged the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's recent announcement of $34.3 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).

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Marla Brown begins second term representing Pennsylvania's 9th Legislative District

By Lawrence Times | Jan 8, 2025

Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) was sworn in for her second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday at the state Capitol.

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Marla Brown begins second term representing Pennsylvania's 9th District

By Lawrence Times | Jan 8, 2025

Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) was sworn in at the state Capitol to begin her second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.