Happy (814) Day | License Plate Event Sept. 25

Happy (814) Day | License Plate Event Sept. 25 | Senior Fair Aug. 25

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro August 14, 2025 | 3:49 PM

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HAPPY (814) DAY!

Today we celebrate the people, places, and pride that make our corner of Pennsylvania so amazing. From our lakeshores to our farmlands — 814 is home.

LICENSE PLATE EVENT SEPT. 25

Next month, we will be hosting our annual license plate replacement event.

We heard from many people about adjusting our time so people could attend after work. This year we are hosting it from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event is free, and most worn & damaged plates can be replaced at no cost. Please note, there is a fee if you want to replace a personalized plate with another personalized plate.

Police do the inspection of the old plate on-site.
You keep your old plate on your car and drive away, and we cut the red tape.
?We mail the paperwork to Harrisburg.
?We let you know when your new plate has arrived at our office.
Have questions? Contact us: https://www.pahouse.net/bizzarro/contact.

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY: SENIOR FAIR AUG. 25

My team and I are busy organizing what we hope is the largest Senior Fair in the state. My Senior Fair typically draws about 1,000 seniors from across the region. You can expect to see friends and former coworkers, you might even run into old classmates. It’s a great time to get the information you need – while you catch up with friends and mingle with familiar faces from around the area!

This is open to seniors, family, friends and caretakers. If you care about seniors, YOU WILL BE WELCOME! If you've never attended my annual Senior Fair, make this the year you join us. We will have:

70+ local vendors!
Entertainment!
Refreshments!
Giveaways + much more!
And it's all FREE!

POLICY COMMITTEE EXPLORES RURAL JOBS IN CENTRE COUNTY

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee toured CENTROID CNC in Centre County this week, exploring how innovation and smart policy have helped fuel rural economic growth.

Rep. Paul Takac hosted a committee roundtable with local officials at a company with 46 years of experience leading advanced manufacturing and technology, showing how rural Pennsylvania can compete — and win — in the global economy. Formed by two Penn State graduates, Centroid uses computer numerical control, or CNC, to build, create and fabricate custom parts and machinery for manufacturers and others, with a particular specialty in working with the racing industry and the modification of high-performance engines. They are one of the trusted leaders in the racing industry.

The company has attempted to maneuver around federal disruptions and tariffs, by ordering six month's worth of shipments from overseas — but it has been a challenge. We also discussed the $50 million Rural Jobs Investment Tax Credit Program, designed to attract private investment, grow local businesses, and create family-sustaining jobs in communities that need them most.

HOW WE VOTED

Budget negotiations continue. The House will return to session as soon as we can reach an agreement with the Senate GOP. You can see how the House votes here.

WE ARE READY TO HELP YOU

If you need assistance with state programs, my office can help!

Last year, we:

helped 1,200+ people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program,
resolved 4,500+ issues with PennDOT, and
completed 38,000+ items of casework.

Trust the professionals! Bring your issues to my team, we can help.

TRAVELING PA, SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS

As a member of the House Majority Leadership team, I serve as Chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee. We travel the state, exploring issues and talking to members of the community, workers, advocates and experts on a variety of topics. We examine issues to see if there is a legislative solution to improving lives across the commonwealth. We have hosted 25 hearings across 18 ZIP codes in 8 counties so far this year, and we expect to host 100+ hearings this session – which is our typical workload.

Up next: The Policy Committee will travel to Philadelphia from Monday through Wednesday. The committee then welcomes lawmakers from around the state to Erie Aug. 25-27. We head to Pittsburgh Sept. 2-4.

READY TO HELP YOU GET YOUR REBATE

My office helped more than 1,200 people receive their Property Tax & Rent Rebate last year. This state program helps older Pennsylvanians, widows, widowers and people with disabilities recover a portion of what they paid in property taxes or rent during the previous year. Contact us if you have questions or need help applying. Please remember, no appointments are necessary, if you need assistance stop by or contact us!

My office in Millcreek Township is located in Peninsula Plaza at 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 213, Erie, PA 16505. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SAFEGUARDING OUR SCHOOLS

When private for-profit schools and their dark money backers came after Fairview and Millcreek School Districts to siphon off taxpayer dollars to make a profit off taxpayers. I stopped them. We need to protect our high-performing schools!

My team and I deliver for local people & projects. We cut the red tape in Harrisburg to secure the support our region needs.

When our schools need funding ...
When our police officers need a new vehicle to preserve lives ...
When our firefighters need funds for life-saving equipment ...

We delivered to the tune of more than $92 million during the 2023-24 legislative session.

MY TEAM IS IN FAIRVIEW EVERY WEDNESDAY

I wanted to remind folks that my team and I hold Wednesday office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairview Township Building, 7471 McCray Road, Fairview, PA 16415.

The cornerstone of my office is service to you, our neighbors. By holding office hours at the township, we're making it easier for folks to reach us, so we can help them.

MONTHLY VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

On the third Thursday of each month, my team and I are proud to host a Veterans Service Officer from the VFW to be available to members of our community.

I am happy to help provide this assistance to our area veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our nation. The next appointments will be:

Thursday, Aug. 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1101 Peninsula Drive
Reserve a spot: 814-835-2880

MULTIPLE WAYS WE CAN HELP

Do you or does someone you know need help accessing state programs or services? Have a question about a state program or law and don’t know where to go? My team and I stand ready to help on a range of issues, including:

Unemployment or the PUA system.
FREE notary (excludes title transfers).
Property Tax/Rent Rebates for seniors.
Voter registration and vote by mail.
Problems with the Department of Human Services (food stamps, medical and income assistance).
Car registrations, special tags, handicap placards, titles and driver’s license applications.
Information on financial assistance for higher education.
Obtaining and completing state forms of all kinds.
Birth and death certificates.
Pennsylvania income tax questions or problems.
Complaints or questions about utilities and the Public Utility Commission.
Complaints and problems with insurance companies.
Renewal of state-issued licenses or certifications.
Problems or questions about the state lottery.
PACE cards for senior citizens.
Consumer complaints.

For help, or to speak with me or a staff member about an issue, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

MY TEAM & I CAN HELP YOU!

Helping people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and all the PennDOT services they need are just two of the ways my team and I serve the community. We help thousands of people each year. We can help you fill out the forms you need and get them to Harrisburg for FREE.

If you have any state government-related questions, stop by and let us help you.

SUBMIT REQUESTS ONLINE OR IN PERSON

My team and I are always working for you! My Millcreek office at 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 213, Erie is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also call 814-835-2880 or email RepBizzarro@pahouse.net if you need help with state government concerns.

Have questions outside of office hours? We have an online form – the Community Help Center – so that you can submit your request(s) for help with state-related programs and services 24/7. This form is available by clicking below or visiting my website – www.repbizzarro.com.

REP. BIZZARRO'S COMMUNITY HELP CENTER