I'm hopeful everyone is safe and recovering from the powerful storms that downed numerous trees and caused power outages across the region earlier this week. Presque Isle State Park reopened Friday morning, and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center is expected to reopen later today once power is restored.
Our district office in Millcreek is open and helping people this morning. If you have state-related issues, we are ready to assist you.
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BILL PROMOTES TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY
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My bill, which aims to increase transparency between law enforcement and the community by equipping county parole officers with body cameras, unanimously passed the House Judiciary Committee earlier this week. It now heads to the House floor for consideration.
This is all about promoting transparency and accountability. It's important that Pennsylvania law keeps pace with the tools necessary to support safety, transparency, and professionalism for everyone involved.
Read more here.
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MY BILL CUTS TAXES FOR BREWERS
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My Brews to Barns Act also advanced out of committee earlier this week. The bill would create a tax credit program for brewers who donate spent grain to PA farmers. Spent grain is the solid leftovers from brewing that are high in protein, fiber and minerals. It can be used as animal feed or compost, and this program would help keep it out of landfills.
Pennsylvania has a rich heritage in both brewing and agriculture, and this is an initiative that greatly benefits both. Incentivizing brewers to donate their spent grain supports small businesses and farmers and keeps waste out of our landfills. The bill passed after the Policy Committee traveled to the Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup this year to host a roundtable with brewers from Erie and around the state to hear their concerns.
Read more here.
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ZOOS, ANIMALS VISIT CAPITOL
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I visited with representatives from the Erie Zoo in the Capitol Complex Tuesday. Some of the biggest ambassadors from Pennsylvania zoos met with lawmakers to detail the conservation, education and community programs they provide. Erie Zoo was joined by representatives from the Philadelphia Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo, Elwood Park Zoo in Norristown, National Aviary in Pittsburgh and the Lehigh Valley Zoo.
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Join us on Monday, August 17th from 9 a.m. to noon for a one-stop-shop event connecting seniors, caregivers, and families with valuable resources, services, health information, veteran benefits, technology assistance, consumer protection support, and so much more.
Last year’s event brought out more than 1,400 attendees, and we’re looking forward to making this year even bigger and better.
Bayfront Convention Center
1 Sassafras Pier
Erie, PA 16507
More details are coming soon! Please spread the word, or contact my office if your organization would like to participate.
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HONORING CADETS FOR EXCELLENCE
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Congratulations to McDowell High School’s AFJROTC Unit PA-791st on earning the prestigious Distinguished Unit with Merit designation! The unit also received the Silver Star Community Service of Excellence Award—one of just 41 units worldwide, and the only one in Pennsylvania, to earn the honor.
My office was proud to present the cadets with a House proclamation recognizing their outstanding achievements, leadership, and commitment to serving our community.
Congratulations to the cadets, instructors, and families on this incredible accomplishment!
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OFFICE INTERNS VISIT HARRISBURG
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My Chief of Staff, P.J. Monella, and our district office summer interns, Claire from Millcreek Township and Ken from Fairview Township, spent time in Harrisburg this week getting a firsthand look at the Capitol during session.
Our Erie County team was recognized on the House floor, toured the Capitol complex, and had the opportunity to meet with the Speaker of the House, Rep. Joanna McClinton. It was a great experience for these future leaders to see state government in action.
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AMERICA 250 EVENTS IN ERIE
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This year’s America250PA celebration events began last weekend with the sold-out concert for The Fray. The celebration continues with events scheduled for tonight and Sunday:
⚾ A SeaWolves game and fireworks tonight, June 12th
🎨 The America250 Arts & Music Festival in Wattsburg on June 14th
🎉 The America250 Birthday Bash on the Bayfront on August 21st
Additional events throughout the year will feature library reading challenges, local history programming, trivia nights, and more as Erie County celebrates our shared history while bringing communities together for the future.
You can learn more and stay updated by visiting eriecounty250.org.
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FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM VOUCHERS
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Voucher distribution events for the Farmers Market Nutrition have begun. This program helps provide WIC recipients and low-income seniors aged 60 and older with fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs.
The next distribution events in our region include three on Monday, including one at the Tri-Boro Senior Center in Fairview from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Seniors are asked to bring proof of age and residency and cannot have already received vouchers this year. Proxy forms may be accessed here.
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The House is scheduled to vote on bills every week in June. The House passed a budget in April, but it continues to work with the Senate on negotiations.
The House passed numerous measures to help improve the lives of workers and working families this week. Among the bills we passed, the House voted to make health insurance more affordable (HB 2550); we passed a bill to cut property taxes for seniors by making big tech pay its fair share (HB 1678); we voted to help firefighters purchase equipment and make upgrades (HB 2446); we passed a measure to protect access to fertility treatments (HB 836); we voted to provide new charities with temporary tax relief (HB 2305); we voted to update lead blood testing requirements for children (HB 916); we passed the Golden Girls Law to help people find more affordable housing (HB 2109); we passed a bill to add protections to the nonconsensual sharing of real and/or AI-created intimate images (HB 2252); and we passed legislation to limit cancer-causing "forever chemicals" in certain products (HB 2145).
You can see how we voted on all bills here.
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STATEWIDE WORK WITH POLICY COMMITTEE
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As Chairman of the PA House Democratic Policy Committee and a member of the House Majority Leadership team, I travel across the state with the Policy Committee to hear from workers, seniors, advocates, business leaders, and officials on emerging issues and initiatives. We examine how policies are working for people across the state and identify opportunities to advance reforms that would help even more residents.
The committee has hosted 71 hearings with 49 hosts across 47 neighborhoods during this legislative session.
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My team was happy to join Jasmine Almeida and the entire Avanti’s family for their ribbon-cutting and grand reopening celebration last week.
It’s always great to see a local business begin a new chapter, especially one with such deep roots in the community. Small businesses like Avanti’s help make Erie special, and it’s wonderful to see local entrepreneurs investing in our neighborhoods and creating opportunities right here at home.
Congratulations to Jasmine on this exciting milestone. We wish her and the entire team continued success in the years ahead!
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So far this year my dedicated team closed more than 7,100 cases. We have completed nearly 650 Property Tax & Rent Rebates, returning $420,000 to the region. If you need help filing your Property Tax/Rent Rebate, trust the professionals — we’re here to make it easy.
Stop by our Millcreek office or contact us if you have questions. A member of my team can also be reached at the Fairview Township Building on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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If you need assistance with state programs, my office can help!
Last year, we:
- helped 1,200+ people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program,
- resolved 4,500+ issues with PennDOT, and
- completed 38,000+ items of casework.
Trust the professionals! Bring your issues to my team, we can help.
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MY TEAM IS IN FAIRVIEW EVERY WEDNESDAY
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I wanted to remind folks that my team and I hold Wednesday office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairview Township Building, 7471 McCray Road, Fairview, PA 16415.
The cornerstone of my office is service to you, our neighbors. By holding office hours at the township, we're making it easier for folks to reach us, so we can help them.
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MONTHLY VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM
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On the third Thursday of each month, my team and I are proud to host a Veterans Service Officer from the VFW to be available to members of our community.
I am happy to help provide this assistance to our area veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our nation. The next appointments will be:
- Thursday, July 16
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 1101 Peninsula Drive
- Reserve a spot: 814-835-2880
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MY TEAM & I CAN HELP YOU!
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Helping people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and all the PennDOT services they need are just two of the ways my team and I serve the community. We help thousands of people each year. We can help you fill out the forms you need and get them to Harrisburg for FREE.
If you have any state government-related questions, stop by and let us help you.
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SUBMIT REQUESTS ONLINE OR IN PERSON
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My team and I are always working for you! My Millcreek office at 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 213, Erie is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also call 814-835-2880 or email RepBizzarro@pahouse.net if you need help with state government concerns.
Have questions outside of office hours? We have an online form – the Community Help Center – so that you can submit your request(s) for help with state-related programs and services 24/7. This form is available by clicking below or visiting my website – www.repbizzarro.com.
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Rep. Bizzarro's Erie District Office
Monday through Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Peninsula Plaza
1101 Peninsula Dr. | Suite 213
Erie, PA 16505-4169
(814) 835-2880
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Fairview Satellite Office
Every Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fairview Township Building
7471 McCray Road
Fairview, PA 16415-2401
(814) 835-2880
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