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
“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
“When we fail to preserve historic sites, they can be lost forever – or in the case of my home district in Erie, we went more than 100 years before research helped unearth the work of the first Underground Railroad station in Erie,” said Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, who represents portions of Erie County. “These sites must be preserved, in order to let us understand who we are, where we came from and – in some cases – what our relatives overcame to help make our communities better places to call home.” Read more
“The state is committed to maximizing economic opportunities, and that includes for the planning and implementation of major events that draw visitors and dollars to our community,” said Bizzarro, who represents Fairview and Millcreek townships. Read more
“We need to be cognizant, Pennsylvania has about 1 million foreign-born residents who are indispensable – in our workforce and community – when it comes to forging a better future for the commonwealth,” House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “Pennsylvania residents have been hard hit by cost-of-living expenses, a hard fact that will only get worse until we address workforce shortages, including through immigration." Read more
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“Pennsylvanians overwhelmingly approve of what I and my colleagues have accomplished over the last two years, and they sent 102 of us back to Harrisburg to keep fighting for working families and seniors,” said Bizzarro. “We pledged to put people first with good jobs, access to affordable healthcare, and quality schools, and we delivered.” Read more
Erie County will be receiving more than $1.1 million in state grant funding to help fund projects that expand recreational opportunities, conserve natural spaces and revitalize communities, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced Tuesday. Read more
“For the past two years, House Democrats worked on the issues people care about, like cutting costs for working families, record investments in public education, delivering much-needed property tax and rent relief, keeping prescription costs down for seniors, strengthening our workforce and economy and making government work. Read more
“The investments made today will help our region maximize the economic benefit of 4 million people visiting Presque Isle each year, improving the way we welcome the high volume of visitors through the Gateway District Plan,” said Bizzarro, who represents Millcreek and Fairview townships. “The state is also improving our region’s health care by investing in the development of the county’s first free-standing hospice and palliative care facility, ensuring our loved ones have a place to turn when they experience serious illness.” Read more
"We are committed to ensuring that all of our constituents in Erie County – Democrat, Republican, or Independent – have the information they need to vote and participate in our democracy. Our primary concern is holding free and fair elections, and always making sure that people’s voting rights are preserved and protected." Read more
“I have the utmost respect for the men and women who willfully answer the call in the middle of the night to race into a dangerous situation to save the lives of complete strangers,” said Rep. Jim Haddock, who hosted the hearing and represents portions of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. “If we cannot find a remedy to save our volunteer fire companies, our hometowns will be at a tremendous loss.” Read more
The House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Tuesday morning to discuss ways the state can boost support for its senior population, hosted by Reps. Jim Haddock (D-Lackawanna, Luzerne) and Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne). Read more
“House Democrats are laser focused on helping working families and workers,” said state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, who hosted the hearing. “As we heard today, Pennsylvania is losing young families and young workers to neighboring states – because Pennsylvania needs to bolster its investments in its working families, its workforce and its future.” Read more
“When local projects need a push from Harrisburg, my team and I will do what’s needed to help statewide competitive grants go from the application process to a reality in our region,” Bizzarro said. “Updating and improving our school buildings to keep them safe and efficient can be costly. Today’s announcement will help remove some of the burden from local taxpayers to make a sizable improvement project possible.” Read more
“Presque Isle is a major driver of our regional economy, and making it easier for people to enjoy it means more money spent in our local small businesses,” Bizzarro said. “It also makes it safer for people to walk or use mobility chairs in the area – I’m glad to see this money improve our community for everyone.” Read more
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“We must be vigilant in providing law enforcement with the tools they need to keep crime on the decline and do everything we can to help survivors recover and reclaim their lives,” said state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who represents Fairview and Millcreek townships and previously served as a victim and witness advocate for the Erie District Attorney’s office. “We need to protect public safety, and that’s just one of the reasons why this year’s budget will put about 400 more state police on the job.” Read more
“This project has invested in the lives of people, not only wrapping their arms around the youth in the community but also stepping in to help young adults by providing the guidance they need in order to transition to the workforce,” said Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus chairman and hearing host Rep. Napoleon Nelson, who represents portions of Montgomery County. “We cannot expect to see success until we focus on how to improve the lives of the people in our communities.” Read more
“While it might shock many of my colleagues in Harrisburg, the largest and arguably best wine-making region outside California is located right here in Erie County,” said House Majority Policy chairman Ryan Bizzarro, who hosted the House Majority Policy Committee roundtable and tour with his fellow members of the House Majority Erie Delegation. “I love promoting what Erie does best, and wine making happens to be one of our hallmarks – an agricultural and economic treasure.” Read more
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