"It’s rewarding to see this money headed back to our region to ensure religious freedom is preserved and an emphasis is placed on improving public safety – in order to protect residents from misguided individuals,” Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said. Read more
The “Beagle Bill” would require breeders of dogs and cats who sell animals to testing facilities, and the testing facilities themselves to offer dogs and cats for adoption once animals are no longer needed. The adoption must also pose no risk to the animal or the public. Read more
“People across Pennsylvania want to work, but they also need to earn a living wage during these difficult times,” House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “We can either raise the minimum wage to a reasonable amount or Pennsylvania will be forced to provide public assistance and social safety networks for workers – including those working 40 hours per week – just to survive.” Read more
“Today’s hearing provided us with a great opportunity to examine how reimbursements for charter schools work, and how we can make sure we’re being proper stewards of taxpayer dollars,” said Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery), who hosted Wednesday’s hearing. “We will always preserve school choice, but it has been more than 20 years since we last reformed our charter school law, and the testimony we heard today proved it’s now antiquated and negatively impacting school districts, students and taxpayers.” Read more
“It’s time for Pennsylvania to grow a spine and support the thousands of seniors who did everything right, dedicated their lives to their communities and paid their fair share, yet now are struggling to make ends meet,” House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro added. “Now in their golden years, former public employees and state workers have not received a cost-of-living adjustment since 2002-03, when a gallon of gasoline cost less than $1.70. It’s more important now than ever to attract and retain teachers, and we cannot expect to attract more teachers without first addressing pensions and salaries.” Read more
“Today’s hearing shined a light on the need to ensure safety conditions for almost 600,000 public sector workers in Pennsylvania,” House Majority Policy Committee chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “Public sector workers cannot and should not continue to be treated as second-class employees. The time has come to extend OSHA protections for all public sector workers.” Read more
Sixteen projects across Erie County will be receiving funding help from the state thanks to grants released by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro announced Thursday. Read more
Overlooked mistakes like a misspelled name or out-of-date addresses have resulted in the Pennsylvania State Treasury collecting more than $3.5 billion in unclaimed property from state residents. Read more
“Many of the questions today explored the potential negative effects on public safety in the aftermath of this disaster,” Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “We heard consistent answers that long-term monitoring and investments will be needed.” Read more
“During her time as a councilwoman, Representative Salisbury was asking Norfolk Southern tough questions in order to find solutions to the deteriorating condition of the Washington Avenue Bridge,” Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. “We’ve met and talked to the people of Swissvale who are ready to make a difference. However, creating a Main Street where business owners want to stay, thrive and live requires infrastructure investments.” Read more
In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address Tuesday afternoon, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) issued the following statement: Read more
“Today we made history, we elected the first black female speaker to the House of Representatives and I couldn't be more excited to be part of that team that not only put her here, but that got us to the majority,” said Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), Chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee. “I think together we're going to be able to do a lot of things, not just for the 3rd District and for Erie County, but for all of Pennsylvania. We promised Pennsylvanians that we were going to have a different kind of approach to governing, something that they hadn't seen in a very long time, and we're going to deliver for them,” Bizzarro added. Read more
“I’m pleased to see state money support our local library,” Bizzarro said. “Libraries are free resources for people to use regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or social standing. Libraries maintain our history and – most importantly – the truth, and they bring the people of our community together under one roof.” Read more
“We know that school lunches are essential, not only for the health of students but also for improving students’ readiness to learn,” Bizzarro said. “Providing our schools with the reliable equipment needed in food preparation is key since nutritious school lunches help address many of the issues facing school-aged children, including food insecurity, childhood obesity and poor health.” Read more
“Seniors, widows, widowers and people living with disabilities are eligible for this valuable state program,” Bizzarro said. “Unfortunately, for first-time applicants, the process can sometimes be frustrating. My office is ready to help eliminate some of that frustration, and we are ready to walk you through the paperwork and documents you need to receive your rebate in a timely manner. We are ready to cut the red tape, so you receive the money you’re owed as quickly as possible.” Read more
Bizzarro said his office staff will help residents understand what they will need to apply for the rebate. No reservations are needed for the workshop. Read more
State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) announced that he will host a free informational workshop to help Erie residents receive the rebates they’ve earned in a timely fashion. Read more
“The state made a sizable commitment today and dedicated these funds to protecting students, teachers and staff to help make our schools safer,” Bizzarro said. “Education should always be a priority, and these grants will allow our local schools to focus and concentrate on learning while they are in a safe and secure environment.” Read more
“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
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