Happy Thanksgiving | Thank You for Your Generosity

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro November 25, 2025

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

This Thanksgiving, I’m especially grateful for the people who make our community strong — the families, workers, volunteers, small businesses, and neighbors who show up for one another every single day.

Thank you for your support, your kindness, and the countless ways you help make our corner of Pennsylvania a better place to live.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, restful, and meaningful Thanksgiving. Enjoy the food, the company, and the moments that matter most.

Be thankful. Be grateful. Stay blessed. Happy Thanksgiving!

THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

THANK YOU!

I would like to thank everyone who donated to our Personal Care Product Collection Drive! Your generosity will make a real, immediate difference for neighbors who need a little extra support.

Because of you, we’re able to provide essential items that help people feel dignified, confident, and cared for this holiday season. This community always shows up — and I’m grateful for each of you who took the time to give. Thank you for always remembering that we’re in this together. God Bless.

HOW WE VOTED

The House returns to Harrisburg for session on Monday, Dec. 15. To see how we voted on all measures, go here.

ADDRESSING AFFORDABILITY

For too many families, when they sit down at the kitchen table the math just isn’t adding up. Bills are rising, groceries cost more, and every month feels like a stretch. That’s why this year’s budget focuses squarely on relief. We expanded investments in child care and early education to make daycare more affordable, so you can get to work and your children can thrive. We invested in our schools and supported public safety to keep our communities strong. We invested in small businesses to create higher-paying jobs.

And we passed a tax cut, putting more money directly back in your pocket. You can see whether you qualify, and how much you could receive, using this online calculator.

The budget isn't perfect, but when prices continue to creep higher, we have to do something to make sure everyday life is more affordable.

POLICY WINS IN THIS YEAR’S BUDGET

From exploring the lack of affordability to economic development in our hometowns to the need to prepare for international events in 2025, the Policy Committee put the spotlight on needs & issues that became part of this year’s budget.

We started the conversation, and this year’s budget delivers. You can read more here.

WISHING YOU A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

My office will be closed from Wednesday through Friday to allow my team to spend Thanksgiving with their families. My team and I will begin returning calls on the morning of Monday, Dec. 1.

Please remember, if you want to reach out after hours or during a holiday, you can always leave a message online at my Community Help Center. Your request will be in our system and my team will reach out to you when we return to the office.

WORKING FOR YOU

I will always advocate for you and local projects in Harrisburg. Our region is vital to the state’s economy, so I’ve gone to work to secure the state funding we need for local schools, seniors, veterans, improved housing and local businesses. I helped secure $92 million in funding for local projects during the 2023-24 session, and this year state funding for projects in our region has surpassed $18.6 million.

You sent me to Harrisburg to make sure our region has a voice at the table and receives the funding it needs to thrive.

POLICY COMMITTEE CONTINUES WORK

This year, the House Majority Policy Committee has held 42 hearings across 32 ZIP codes in 13 counties.

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.

UP NEXT: The Committee will travel to Philadelphia and Chester County in December.

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.

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.

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, Dec. 18
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