“I have heard from local volunteers on this matter, and it’s a sentiment echoed across the state whenever the Policy Committee hosts a hearing on this matter," Bizzarro said. "Emergency responders want to focus on training and saving lives, but because of the dwindling number of volunteers, fundraising and recruitment have taken on added importance.” Read more
“Those of us who live here know the challenges that we have faced, recently and stretching into the past, and I know – from my conversations with my colleagues – that many of these challenges are shared by other communities throughout Pennsylvania,” state Rep. Jess Benham said. Read more
“I’m sure that there are going to be other conversations taking place on the top priorities of either chamber,” Bizzarro said. “I don’t think either chamber is under any illusion that this is going to be easy. We’re going to see just how willing folks are to be bipartisan.” Read more
“We have a very slim majority. There are 203 members in the House of Representatives. We have 102. We have the majority by one vote,” said Bizzarro, who will now serve as Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee, a key leadership role that determines legislative priorities for his caucus. “We're under no illusion, and nobody should be, that this is going to be easy. There's going to be a lot of give and take,” Bizzarro added. Read more
“We’re planning on a lot of give and take with our Republican colleagues and really working with our colleagues in the Senate understanding that it’s a Republican-led Senate,” said state Representative Ryan Bizzarro (3rd District), Democratic Policy Chairman. Read more
“I’m always proud to introduce colleagues and friends to some of the great resources located in the heart of my legislative district,” co-host Rep. Dan Frankel said. “Phipps has been a leader in green innovation, opting to make changes 20 years ago that some organizations and businesses are finally accepting today, including the creation of three of the greenest buildings in the world.” Read more
“Our fire, rescue and emergency responders desperately need support,” state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said. Read more
“Our fire, rescue and emergency responders desperately need support,” Bizzarro said. “I have heard from local volunteers on this matter, and it’s a sentiment echoed across the state whenever the Policy Committee hosts a hearing on this matter. Emergency responders want to focus on training and saving lives, but because of the dwindling number of volunteers, fundraising and recruitment have taken on added importance.” Read more
“Unions ensure that workers receive a fair wage,” Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said, “which is an invaluable asset during the current economic climate – where the divide between CEOs and rank-and-file workers has grown exponentially. Instead of investing in their workforce or increasing supply to help relieve pressure on the American consumer, companies use their record profits only for personal gain – tripling their share buybacks to help increase their future bonuses and line the pockets of their millionaire investors.” Read more
“We are fortunate to have someone with Rep. Venkat’s vast background in the House as well as his willingness to host a Democratic Policy Committee hearing,” Bizzarro said. “This hearing highlighted numerous issues that need addressed, including the frightening and sometimes overlooked rise in violence toward health care professionals – the very people we need to be protecting and supporting.” Read more
“Through my work as chairman on the Policy Committee, I have heard from experts, advocates and lawmakers about our state’s increasing issues with flooding, stormwater management and water quality,” Bizzarro said. “This grant helps address some of those problems here at home, providing the money needed to make necessary changes to protect homes, resources, property and businesses.” Read more
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced Wednesday that an Erie County organization is receiving grant money through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for community violence reduction efforts. Read more
“I’m proud of the behind-the-scenes work my office did to ensure the state provided the funding needed for Early Connections,” Bizzarro said. “The state is working to improve our workforce, particularly in providing reasons for young people to remain in Pennsylvania, and Early Connections helps provide a direct link for high school graduates to the resources they need.” Read more
"We were committed to not letting the radicals win," pointing to the state-level Freedom Caucus recently assembled in the Keystone State. Read more
“This November, Pennsylvania made historic decisions at the ballot box,” Bizzarro said in a news release. “This transition of power has been unlike any other, and ? quite frankly ? I have been disappointed in what has played out over the last couple months. I believe a more dignified and bipartisan solution was possible, but before today all we witnessed was sad attempts by Harrisburg Republicans to remain in power at whatever cost. I’m hopeful (Tuesday's) bipartisan action marked an end to some of those political games.” Read more
“I’m ready to work for all Pennsylvanians,” Bizzarro said, “and I know Speaker Rozzi – we came into the House together – and I know he has pledged to do the same.” Read more
“We have plenty of issues facing the nation and Pennsylvania. I think the people that elected us elected us to do a job that benefits them on a daily basis. Certainly, the monitoring and policing what’s on Tik Tok is probably not in their top priorities, but again if it’s something that the public thinks that we need to address, of course we’ll fix it,” said State Representative Ryan Bizzaro. Read more
The 2021-22 legislative session included an unprecedented $92 million in state funds returning to the region. Read more
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