$168,337 TO SUPPORT COASTAL ZONE
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The Lake Erie Coastal Zone offers residents and visitors alike a tremendous amount of recreational, educational, and environmental resources. The Lake Erie coast is a critical habitat and ecosystem — one that deserves to be protected so we can enjoy it for years to come.
The multiple grants announced this week will help researchers conduct studies that will protect this incredible resource, keep the shoreline clean, and increase community and visitor engagement. Read more about the $168,337 going to our region.
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The shared-housing approach by Long-Term Care & Medicaid Innovations promotes a homelike environment. It provides dignity, affordability, and a genuine sense of community — options not always available in institutional care.
I joined our delegation on a tour to speak with seniors and adults with disabilities who prefer this setting, seeing firsthand the many benefits it offers to people across our region.
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The House returns to Harrisburg for session on Monday, Dec. 15. To see how we voted on all measures, go here.
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Presque Isle Lights is back from Dec. 5 through Dec. 28! Take a drive— Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays — through Presque Isle State Park and enjoy the festive displays.
The Presque Isle Partnership deserves a big THANK YOU for making it happen!
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This week, volunteers and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission gathered along Trout Run near the Fairview Hatchery to assist in the annual steelhead spawn.
Did You Know? Adult steelhead travel the depths of Lake Erie and begin to spawn in nearby tributary streams in late September. PA Fish & Boat staff collect and spawn fish from November through January, collecting about 2 million eggs. Those eggs are then raised in hatcheries until the fish are fingerlings and stocked back into Erie waters. About 1 million steelhead fingerlings are stocked by the PFBC each spring. The life span for steelhead is 8 years, and adult fish can grow to weigh between 6 and 11 pounds.
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This year's budget allows us to fuel Pennsylvania’s future and put people to work. From investments in apprenticeships to funding sites for businesses to grow, this year’s budget is designed to create jobs. We invested $25 million to hire more childcare workers and retain the great staff we have, and $30 million to support student teachers. We also invested in technical education and continue to work at streamlining the permitting process to help businesses grow.
This year’s budget delivers for the people of PA and for the future of PA.
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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 $18.8 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.
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POLICY COMMITTEE CONTINUES WORK
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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 on Monday and Chester County Tuesday.
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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.
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LAST CALL TO APPLY FOR YOUR REBATE
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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!
The deadline to apply is Dec. 31!
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.
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MY TEAM IS IN FAIRVIEW EVERY WEDNESDAY
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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.
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MONTHLY VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM
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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
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MULTIPLE WAYS WE CAN HELP
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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.
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MY TEAM & I CAN HELP YOU!
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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.
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SUBMIT REQUESTS ONLINE OR IN PERSON
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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.
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Rep. Bizzarro's Erie District Office
Monday through Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Peninsula Plaza
1101 Peninsula Dr. | Suite 213
Erie, PA 16505-4169
(814) 835-2880
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Fairview Satellite Office
Every Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fairview Township Building
7471 McCray Road
Fairview, PA 16415-2401
(814) 835-2880
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