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Powell, Policy Committee focus on increasing achievable housing

(Feb 26, 2025)

“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

 

Fleming, Policy Committee highlight childcare crisis

(Feb 21, 2025)

“Childcare has overwhelming positive benefits, including preparing children to learn in a school setting as well as shaping expectations for behavior and interactions with adults and other children,” said state Rep. Justin Fleming, who represents portions of Dauphin County. “It’s nearly impossible for parents and guardians to make a living without childcare, so it’s important for the state to explore solutions to the childcare staffing crisis.” Read more

 

Property Tax & Rent Rebate Session Next Week |Fighting Animal Fighting |Tax forms available

(Feb 21, 2025)

Community update on the Property Tax & Rent Rebate informational session my team and I will host next week as well as other updates from around the district and in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Lawmakers highlight need for legislation to end animal fighting

(Feb 19, 2025)

“Animal fighting still exists, and testifiers detailed how and why Pennsylvania needs to fund criminal investigations to combat animal fighting and care for its victims,” said House Majority Policy Committee Vice Chair Rep. Mary Isaacson, who represents portions of Philadelphia. Read more

 

Protecting pets | Funding firefighters | Investing in Erie

(Feb 14, 2025)

Protecting pets | Funding firefighters | Investing in Erie Read more

 

PA House Democrats Praise Gov. Shapiro for Fighting Back Against Unconstitutional Federal Funding Freeze

(Feb 13, 2025)

Federal funding is vital to ensuring that Pennsylvania has the resources needed to continue critical work. The fact that we still don’t have access to $2.1 billion in congressionally appropriated funds is unconstitutional, unacceptable and immoral.  Read more

 

Bizzarro: Eight local fire, EMS departments land crucial grants

(Feb 10, 2025)

Cash to keep local fire and EMS departments answering the call has been awarded in Millcreek and Fairview Townships, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro announced today. Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro's budget address | Local ag innovation rewarded | Erie leaders Capitol visit

(Feb 06, 2025)

Gov. Shapiro's budget address | Local ag innovation rewarded | Erie leaders Capitol visit Read more

 

Bizzarro applauds priorities laid out in Gov. Shapiro’s budget address

(Feb 04, 2025)

In response to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget address, House Majority Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) released the following statement: Read more

 

Bizzarro announces $328K in grants for innovative agriculture projects

(Feb 04, 2025)

More grant funding is on the way to Erie County, this time to support innovative agriculture projects and bolster the industry, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced Tuesday. Read more

 

Capping old wells in Millcreek | New tax forms now available | Immigration resources in PA

(Jan 30, 2025)

Capping old wells in Millcreek | New tax forms now available | Immigration resources in PA Read more

 

Bizzarro secures nearly $260K for recreation, environmental projects

(Jan 28, 2025)

Nearly $260,000 in grant funding is on the way to Erie County to help bolster outdoor activity options for the community and close abandoned wells that pose environmental and health risks, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced Tuesday. Read more

 

Property tax/rent rebates now open | New reports for businesses/nonprofits | Working for you

(Jan 24, 2025)

WORKING FOR YOU: Property tax/rent rebates now open | New reports for businesses/nonprofits Read more

 

Mercy Center lands $1M | Clean water tech | Getting you tax money back

(Jan 16, 2025)

I helped welcome PA's Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger back to Erie to discuss the impact of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) on organizations like Erie’s Mercy Center for Women. Read more

 

Bizzarro begins new term in House, Leadership

(Jan 07, 2025)

“Over the last two years we cut taxes and worked to make life easier for millions of Pennsylvanians, and I’m not done yet,” Bizzarro said. “I’ve spent the last two months working to get everyone ready for today and beyond – to keep passing good bills for a better Erie County.” Read more

 

Policy Committee announces leaders for 2025-26 legislative session

(Dec 18, 2024)

“We are committed to uplifting Pennsylvania workers, advancing bread-and-butter issues that will make life more affordable for working people across our commonwealth,” said Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. Read more

 

Bizzarro announces nearly $2 million in state funding

(Dec 16, 2024)

“This grant will make sure that the people in our community attempting to turn their lives around have the access they need to life-saving services,” Bizzarro said. “The opioid epidemic has illustrated the need for more services and treatment options, and this investment makes certain our region has services we need to help people recover after turning away from drugs and alcohol.” Read more

 

Bizzarro: More than $1 million awarded for public safety and victim efforts

(Dec 13, 2024)

“My career of public service started as a victim/witness coordinator and advocate for the Office of the Erie County District Attorney and the Crime Victim Center,” said Bizzarro. “I’ve seen what these dollars can do for people. We can’t always stop crime before it happens, nor make people whole in its aftermath, but these dollars will be used for import efforts to make our community safer and help people in need.” Read more

 

Weather forces Bizzarro's office to close Monday

(Dec 01, 2024)

Erie, Dec. 1 – After nearly three feet of snow has fallen in parts of Erie County, with more on the way, Representative Ryan Bizzarro has closed his district office on Peninsula Drive on Monday while officials work on the snow emergency. “I can’t say thank you enough to the local and state crews who are out there in this storm working to keep us safe,” said Bizzarro. “We’re all being asked to stay home, and I and my staff will keep off the roads so crews can focus on urgent needs.” Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, and Pennsylvania has mobilized state resources to help local snow response efforts. Officials from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, including Secretary Mike Carroll, are on the ground locally to make sure what needs done, gets done. “It will take more than state and local government to deal with this snow emergency,” said Bizzarro. “Please keep your neighbors in mind, check on them and lend a hand while we wait for better weather.” If neighbors in Millcreek and Fairview Townships need help with state-related services while the office is closed, they can email Bizzarro at the link below and they will be contacted once normal office operations resume: https://www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro/Contact Read more

 

Bizzarro: Low-interest state loan will retain, grow jobs in Erie County

(Nov 15, 2024)

“Growing our economy isn’t just an accident, it often comes from careful investment by both companies and the state,” said Bizzarro. “I’m glad to see this affordable loan be approved, and for local companies to benefit.” Read more

 

Powell, Policy Committee focus on increasing achievable housing
Feb 26, 2025

Fleming, Policy Committee highlight childcare crisis
Feb 21, 2025

Property Tax & Rent Rebate Session Next Week |Fighting Animal Fighting |Tax forms available
Feb 21, 2025

Lawmakers highlight need for legislation to end animal fighting
Feb 19, 2025

Protecting pets | Funding firefighters | Investing in Erie
Feb 14, 2025

PA House Democrats Praise Gov. Shapiro for Fighting Back Against Unconstitutional Federal Funding Freeze
Feb 13, 2025

Bizzarro: Eight local fire, EMS departments land crucial grants
Feb 10, 2025

Gov. Shapiro's budget address | Local ag innovation rewarded | Erie leaders Capitol visit
Feb 06, 2025

Bizzarro applauds priorities laid out in Gov. Shapiro’s budget address
Feb 04, 2025

Bizzarro announces $328K in grants for innovative agriculture projects
Feb 04, 2025

Capping old wells in Millcreek | New tax forms now available | Immigration resources in PA
Jan 30, 2025

Bizzarro secures nearly $260K for recreation, environmental projects
Jan 28, 2025

Property tax/rent rebates now open | New reports for businesses/nonprofits | Working for you
Jan 24, 2025

Mercy Center lands $1M | Clean water tech | Getting you tax money back
Jan 16, 2025

Bizzarro begins new term in House, Leadership
Jan 07, 2025

Policy Committee announces leaders for 2025-26 legislative session
Dec 18, 2024

Bizzarro announces nearly $2 million in state funding
Dec 16, 2024

Bizzarro: More than $1 million awarded for public safety and victim efforts
Dec 13, 2024

Weather forces Bizzarro's office to close Monday
Dec 01, 2024

Bizzarro: Low-interest state loan will retain, grow jobs in Erie County
Nov 15, 2024