Bizzarro announces $200K state grant for Millcreek Twp.

(Mar 13, 2024)

“Law enforcement continues to adapt to the needs of our community,” said Rep. Bizzarro, who represents Millcreek and Fairview townships. “Knowing how to better communicate and work with people experiencing a mental health emergency or in crisis helps our officers and it helps ensure the safety of our neighbors and community residents.” Read more

 

House Majority Policy Committee tours Google, talks artificial intelligence and internet safety

(Mar 13, 2024)

Building off recent conversations on artificial intelligence, the House Majority Policy Committee toured Google’s Pittsburgh offices and participated in a roundtable Wednesday morning to learn more about this new technology and discuss efforts to maintain child internet safety. Read more

 

Testifiers, lawmakers discuss positive impact unions have on business

(Mar 12, 2024)

Unions have long delivered for workers with higher wages and dignified benefits, but the House Majority Policy Committee and Rep. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) learned how the presence of unions benefits local business owners across Pennsylvania through improved productivity, increased retention of workers and productive collaboration between the employer and employees. Read more

 

Testifiers detail need to address blight, increase affordable housing in PA

(Mar 11, 2024)

Community leaders highlighted the need to build more affordable housing in in Allegheny County and across Pennsylvania but pointed to blighted homes and deserted buildings as a major barrier during a House Majority Policy hearing Monday morning. Read more

 

Testifiers, lawmakers maintain push for minimum wage increase

(Mar 06, 2024)

The House Majority Policy Committee gathered testimony from minimum wage earners and public policy experts during a hearing Wednesday as the push to finally increase the wage in Pennsylvania continues. Read more

 

Unfair education funding and its problems detailed by experts

(Mar 05, 2024)

After years of chronic underfunding, experts detail issues, need for change Read more

 

Ghost guns: Fueling real horror in PA communities

(Mar 04, 2024)

“As a responsible gunowner, it’s time for Pennsylvania to deal with these loopholes that enable criminals to arm themselves with ease,” House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “Today’s testimony highlighted that some of these proposals are backed by law enforcement, and we have a need for bipartisanship at the state level when it comes to enforcing background checks and the type of legislation responsible gun owners support.” Read more

 

Roundtable discusses contributions of Children’s Advocacy Centers

(Feb 29, 2024)

“CACs are invaluable resources for our most vulnerable, providing services for more than 15,000 children in a single year – helping children recover from neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and trauma,” said House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, who worked as a victim advocate in Erie County before he began serving in the House. Read more

 

Committee highlights House steps to address public safety

(Feb 27, 2024)

“The state House has continued to push legislation that not only provides for workers and families, but also addresses crime and violence in communities across the commonwealth,” Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “I’m hopeful the Senate will not miss this valuable opportunity to pass a law-and-order piece of legislation to help make the Safe Communities Grant Program a reality. It would provide the tools our communities and local law enforcement need to make our communities safer.” Read more

 

Testifiers highlight need to protect consumers from misleading contracts

(Feb 26, 2024)

The House Majority Policy Committee met Monday morning to gather testimony on what can be done to better protect Pennsylvanians from entering misleading, confusing contracts. Read more

 

Bizzarro invites residents to informational rebate event

(Feb 22, 2024)

“We are hosting this event to familiarize residents with the larger rebates that are available and the new eligibility requirements, but we also want to let people know how important it is to apply as soon as possible,” Bizzarro said. “Many of our residents depend on this rebate check, so we want them to know that if they visit us and apply now they may be able to lessen the time it takes for the Department of Revenue to process their application.” Read more

 

FAFSA changes focus of latest House Majority Policy hearing

(Feb 21, 2024)

Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and its impact on students was the subject of Wednesday’s House Majority Policy Committee hearing, hosted by Rep. Melissa Cerrato (D-Montgomery). Read more

 

Committee hearing focuses on improving public transportation

(Feb 20, 2024)

“Mass transportation is a driving force for Pennsylvania’s economy,” House Majority Policy Chairman Rep. Bizzarro said. “Expert testimony detailed the fiscal cliff mass transit is facing. If the state is not able to find a solution, it would cause a decrease in safety and services and in turn result in more clogged roadways. Mass transportation is needed for residents, but it’s also vital in decreasing congestion on roadways to allow freight and goods reach their final destination.” Read more

 

Bizzarro announces $720K in funding for Erie first responders

(Feb 15, 2024)

“The work of our volunteer and career firefighters and first responders saves lives,” Bizzarro said. “Each year, I’m grateful to see the state step forward to help offset the costs of equipment, training, recruitment and retention of our first responders. If you’ve ever been in an accident or emergency situation, you’re well aware of the heroes that call Erie County home and help keep us safe.” Read more

 

Lawmakers discuss future of artificial intelligence during House Majority Policy hearing

(Feb 13, 2024)

Artificial intelligence was the topic of vast discussion at a House Majority Policy Committee hearing Tuesday morning, including how it’s already impacting everyday life and what comes next. Read more

 

Lawmakers announce nearly $160,000 to support technical schools

(Feb 08, 2024)

“Technical education continues to be a pathway to success by providing students the hands-on training needed to secure the jobs they want after graduation,” state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said. “I have highlighted the incredible work being done in Erie in technical education by having Erie administrators and teachers testify during Policy Committee hearings attended by lawmakers across the state." Read more

 

Bizzarro bill aims to modernize PA Treasury’s unclaimed property process

(Feb 01, 2024)

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) is introducing legislation to modernize the process and make it easier for Pennsylvania residents to collect what’s theirs. Read more

 

Looking for tax services in Erie?

(Jan 31, 2024)

A list of tax service providers in the Erie region. Read more

 

Bizz Report: Winter 2024 Newsletter

(Jan 26, 2024)

Rep. Ryan Bizzarro's legislative print newsletter, Bizz Report winter 2024. Read more

 

Bizzarro, Harkins, Merski: More than $260,000 in Lake Erie coastal grants awarded

(Jan 24, 2024)

Grant funding of $268,048 from the state Department of Environmental Protection will support efforts to protect and preserve Lake Erie’s coastal zone region and fund related projects, state Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Bob Merski and Pat Harkins, all D-Erie, announced today. Read more

 

Bizzarro announces $200K state grant for Millcreek Twp.
Mar 13, 2024

House Majority Policy Committee tours Google, talks artificial intelligence and internet safety
Mar 13, 2024

Testifiers, lawmakers discuss positive impact unions have on business
Mar 12, 2024

Testifiers detail need to address blight, increase affordable housing in PA
Mar 11, 2024

Testifiers, lawmakers maintain push for minimum wage increase
Mar 06, 2024

Unfair education funding and its problems detailed by experts
Mar 05, 2024

Ghost guns: Fueling real horror in PA communities
Mar 04, 2024

Roundtable discusses contributions of Children’s Advocacy Centers
Feb 29, 2024

Committee highlights House steps to address public safety
Feb 27, 2024

Testifiers highlight need to protect consumers from misleading contracts
Feb 26, 2024

Bizzarro invites residents to informational rebate event
Feb 22, 2024

FAFSA changes focus of latest House Majority Policy hearing
Feb 21, 2024

Committee hearing focuses on improving public transportation
Feb 20, 2024

Bizzarro announces $720K in funding for Erie first responders
Feb 15, 2024

Lawmakers discuss future of artificial intelligence during House Majority Policy hearing
Feb 13, 2024

Lawmakers announce nearly $160,000 to support technical schools
Feb 08, 2024

Bizzarro bill aims to modernize PA Treasury’s unclaimed property process
Feb 01, 2024

Looking for tax services in Erie?
Jan 31, 2024

Bizz Report: Winter 2024 Newsletter
Jan 26, 2024

Bizzarro, Harkins, Merski: More than $260,000 in Lake Erie coastal grants awarded
Jan 24, 2024