During a PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing today in Harrisburg, lawmakers explored cash bail in Pennsylvania and what eliminating it here would do to address systemic business and community issues. State Reps. Summer Lee and Peter Schweyer held the hearing at this morning at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Read more
More than seven million dollars is being allocated to fund projects that could boost the regional economy. Read more
State Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Pat Harkins and Bob Merski, D-Erie, today announced the approval of $7.75 million in funding for four economic development projects in Erie County. Read more
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, applauded today’s announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that almost $20,000 is coming to Erie County to fund environmental programs for young people. Read more
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, today announced a total of $420,000 has been awarded to Edinboro to improve the pedestrian connection between the downtown business district and Edinboro University Read more
Edinboro is about to get a little more walkable. Grant funding is aiming to build sidewalks along Route 6N from the business district to the Edinboro University entrance. A grant of $420,000 was announced on April 20. The grant will provide 2,150 feet of sidewalk improving safety and better access to services. Read more
“We must ensure the safety of anyone who works, prays or visits any of the brick-and-mortar places of worship in our region,” Bizzarro said. “I voted to establish this grant program in 2019 and I’m glad to see these funds coming to St Jude the Apostle Church, one of our largest churches.” Read more
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Today, state Rep. Bizzarro, D-Erie, announced that Millcreek Township received a Recycling Performance Grant award of $112,200.30 for its recycling efforts in 2020. Read more
Today, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, announced support for the region’s hospitals and behavioral health providers. The funding is the result of bipartisan legislation passed by the General Assembly in January. Read more
“Internet access is no longer a luxury, but a requirement for a modern society,” Bizzarro said. “It’s long overdue that we address the challenges of getting connected in rural, urban and suburban areas in Pennsylvania and I’m happy to see the result of our historic work to improve internet infrastructure.” Read more
“It’s important for people to know that the state does this. They have this pool and pool of money and pool of belongings, well over $2 billion that belong to Pennsylvanians,” said State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie. Read more
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property, with an average claim of about $1,500. Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, welcomes anyone to his office on Saint Patrick's Day for help in retrieving the millions of dollars lost in Pennsylvania every year due to unclaimed property. Read more
Grant monies to be used in crime reduction, prevention efforts Read more
Two Erie County libraries selected, only 21 selected statewide Read more
“It’s way more than books -- public libraries and their staff have been called second responders,” state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said. “Every day there are librarians connecting people from all backgrounds with critical services, resources, education and more.” Read more
“Reducing crime is always the goal, but this money is enabling police and others to try and prevent some of it from happening in the first place,” state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said. Read more
To examine the status of the region’s bridges, identify the tools we have and need to maintain them, and assess the proper amount of funding needed, Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, the Pa. House Policy Committee, and lawmakers gathered in Pittsburgh for a hearing. Read more
The state representative is urging local schools, governments and nonprofits to attend to learn how to access state resources to help fund local projects, programs and other initiatives Read more
The House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today in Harrisburg that examined the state of local agriculture, how the legislature can support it, and how it can help address food deserts. Read more
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