“Dual enrollment allows students across our region to get a taste of college before ever leaving home,” said Bizzarro, who represents Fairview and Millcreek townships. “It can also be a cost-saving measure for families and students, who are earning college credits that will go toward earning their college degree before they even receive their high school diploma. The grant announced today paves the way for more high school students to experience dual enrollment and get a head start on starting their future career.” Read more
“Testifiers detailed the need for immersive training that not only opens up career opportunities for students but also helps avoid what will be a workforce shortage crisis across Pennsylvania if we fail to respond to this need,” said House Majority Policy Chairman Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. “While testifiers noted the recent increase in state funding, challenges remain that could threaten our gains in expanding our workforce pipeline if we don’t continue to support these critical workforce needs.” Read more
“We have a crisis in Pennsylvania. More than 30 nursing homes and long-term care facilities have closed since the pandemic,” said Bizzarro, who serves on the House Democratic Leadership team and works as the chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee. “Pennsylvania has a lower reimbursement rate than all its neighboring states, but we can fix this problem, protect our seniors and preserve the care they need.” Read more
“We are so happy to be able to partner with the Maternal Black Health Caucus and the work they are doing to bring issues to the forefront,” said House Majority Policy Chairman Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. “We will continue the work needed to get these bills moving and improving lives across the state.” Read more
“My district in Erie is just one of many counties across the state with limited maternal health resources,” House Majority Policy Chairman Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said. “Testifiers hammered home the fact more needs to be done to protect lives across the commonwealth.” Read more
“We heard firsthand about the benefits of developing a place where the classroom and workplace intersect,” said House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. “The Digital Foundry empowers students, educators, workers and employers, providing many people with their first look at new technologies, but it also has been extremely effective in attracting investment and helping create jobs in the region.” Read more
Legislation that would help more than 40,000 Pennsylvania youth identified as homeless obtain a driver’s license for free passed the Pennsylvania House Wednesday, prime sponsor Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced. Read more
“I have championed a tax cut to help a younger generation shut out from buying a house,” said Bizzarro, who represents Millcreek and Fairview townships. “Higher rent, housing shortages, and wealthier buyers with the ability to pay in cash, have kept a generation of potential buyers from experiencing the benefits of buying your first home, including building equity, tax advantages, forced savings by continually investing in your home, and community involvement.” Read more
Gannon University in Erie County is receiving more than $200,000 in state grant funding to help support student research projects that will promote manufacturing innovation in Pennsylvania, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced Friday. Read more
“Thousands of Pennsylvania workers have had their lives turned upside down, and the loss of the critical services they provide will have devastating consequences for Pennsylvania,” Kenyatta said. “DOGE continues to try and hide its many errors through dishonest and messaging about what it’s doing to eliminate ‘fraud.’ What they are really doing is trying to find any way to slide billionaires more tax cuts at the expense of working people.” Read more
“My interest and involvement in this program is two-fold. As a childhood cancer survivor, I have seen firsthand the medical advances that not only saved my life but continue to save lives, and as an Erie County resident I know what the creation of this lab and medical research jobs would mean to our region,” said Bizzarro, who is a Gannon graduate and represents Millcreek and Fairview townships. “Gannon, Erie and the state of Pennsylvania now have a foothold in cutting-edge medical innovation that is saving lives and helping families.” Read more
"Money Match is a great example of government working for you so you don't have to jump through hoops to claim what's rightfully yours. I'm hopeful the success of this program will fast-track even more programs and legislation that will allow the Treasury to get your money back in your hands sooner." Read more
“Sounds to me like we’ve got a crisis. It’s that simple,” House Democratic Caucus Chair Rob Matzie said. Read more
“Pennsylvania must fix its aging services care in order to protect our older population,” said Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. “My bill would update legislation that was originally intended to be a one-year fix to the growing nursing home costs about 20 years ago. It would update an antiquated system that only five states in the nation continue to use.” Read more
For the first time, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is honoring two individuals with its prestigious Advocate of the Year award. State Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro, an Erie County Democrat, and Michael Berry, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Ballard Spahr, were recognized today for their pivotal roles in the enactment of the new Pennsylvania anti-SLAPP law, Act 72 of 2024. Read more
“We want to cut the red tape, and remove one more hassle during your day,” Bizzarro said. “We will make sure you get what’s rightfully yours. We’ve recovered balances from closed or long-forgotten bank accounts and even misplaced paychecks, property that often goes missing because of simple clerical errors like a misspelled name or outdated address.” Read more
While the 2025 Grant & Resource Directory is not a comprehensive list of every grant program offered in Pennsylvania, it lists the most popular programs and helpful information on state grants and other resources. Read more
“With the continued uncertainty in Washington, it’s more important than ever for us to ensure our state’s economy is strong,” said Philadelphia House Delegation Chair Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila. “Today's hearing was a great opportunity to hear from the voices of our communities – to give them a seat at the table to discuss their needs for an economically strong Pennsylvania. From SEPTA, to our teachers, health care workers and more. We heard loud and clear that we must find ways to ensure economic protections and relief for hardworking Philadelphians, as well as our small businesses and the public services that keep our economy moving.” Read more
“The planning has already begun for the international events scheduled for Philadelphia during the next two years and it continues to adapt as it learns from hosting other premier events,” said Philadelphia House Delegation Chair Morgan Cephas, who represents portions of West Philadelphia. “Philadelphia will host the sesquicentennial of the U.S. Navy and Marines, MLB All-Star games, NCAA men’s basketball tournament games, FIFA World Cup games and America’s 250th birthday during the next two years. Beyond these signature events, infrastructure across Pennsylvania needs continued investment in order for the commonwealth to thrive.” Read more
“The lack of attainable housing is a complex issue, negatively affecting workers, businesses and families,” said state Rep. Lindsay Powell, who represents a portion of Allegheny County. “The lack of attainable housing means workers are sometimes unable to accept higher paying jobs because they cannot afford to move to a new geographic location, which heightens Pennsylvania’s workforce needs. It also means an entire generation of workers have been denied one of the basic tenets in building generational wealth through home ownership.” Read more
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