FAIRVIEW CONTINUES TO RAISE THE BAR
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Last week, I had a great visit with Superintendent Stark of Fairview Schools and the outstanding team at Fairview High School — and I even ran into my former physics teacher, Ms. G!
I had the chance to tour their impressive, world-class facility and connect with students about their goals and visions for the future. Hearing directly from these young people, who are preparing to lead in our communities and workforce, gives me hope.
Fairview continues to raise the bar — not just through its facilities, but through its unwavering commitment to student success.
Thank you for the warm welcome and for the important work you do every day to support the next generation.
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To see how we voted on all measures, go here. After three consecutive weeks of Policy Committee hearings and budget hearings, the House is scheduled to return to session in March, unless recalled sooner by the Speaker of the House.
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PUTTING WORKING FAMILIES FIRST
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AI-driven dynamic pricing on essentials like groceries could mean price spikes for workers and seniors already feeling the strain of inflation and rising costs.
On Wednesday, House and Senate Democrats joined together for a joint hearing to explore legislation that would protect consumers and family budgets from getting gouged as retailers use algorithms to pad their profits. An investigation in December found retailers charging consumers as much as 23% more for identical items purchased at the same time – a revelation made even more troubling when Consumer Reports investigative reporter Derek Kravitz noted many of the customers were seniors relying on grocery delivery because of their difficulty in leaving the house.
You can read more here or watch the hearing here.
When families and seniors are counting every dollar, unpredictable prices aren’t innovation — they’re instability.
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PROVIDING MORE PRE-K SERVICES
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High-quality early childhood education and pre-K are public investments with the power to change life trajectories for multiple generations, testifiers noted Tuesday at the PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing. Lawmakers want to bring affordable pre-K to more children and more families in every corner of PA.
Early childhood education is a great equalizer. When we invest early, we reduce economic and social disparities before they widen, we strengthen financial stability for families, and we provide every child with the opportunity for success.
You can read more here or watch the hearing here.
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HELPING SHAPE THE FUTURE FOR WOMEN
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For more than 60 years, Pennsylvania has worked to better understand and advance the status of women across our Commonwealth. This week, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women launched the start of its forthcoming State of the Woman Report.
Women across Pennsylvania are invited to share their experiences by participating in the State of the Woman digital survey. Your voice will help shape this important report.
In addition to the survey, the Commission will host 13 listening tour stops across Pennsylvania, including one virtual session, to hear directly from women in their communities.
If you’re interested in participating, consider joining one of these upcoming sessions:
🖥️ May 1 – Virtual Session
📍 May 11 – Erie
📍 May 12 – Erie
Your perspective matters, and I hope you’ll take part in helping shape the future for women in Pennsylvania.
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POLICY COMMITTEE BACK IN HARRISBURG NEXT WEEK
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As the House Majority Policy Committee Chairman, and a member of the House Majority Leadership team, I travel the state with the Policy Committee to hear from workers, seniors, advocates, business leaders, and officials on emerging topics and initiatives. We examine how policies are helping people across the state or learn how we can pass reforms to help even more people.
In the 2025–26 session, the Policy Committee has now held 53 hearings across 38 communities. We have had 42 representatives serve as hosts of hearings and roundtables, providing unique perspectives from around the state.
UP NEXT: The committee will host hearings on helping seniors get the medications they need at affordable prices Tuesday and a bill that would protect good Samaritans Wednesday.
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DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE
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May 4 is the last day to register to vote or update your address. It only takes a few minutes to register. Don't wait, do it today at PA’s Voter Registration Application page.
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WE CAN HELP YOU GET YOUR REBATE
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Just a reminder, we will once again be helping people apply for their Property Tax & Rent Rebate this year. My dedicated staff and I will be working to help seniors, widows, widowers and people with disabilities apply to receive their rebates.
We will once again travel through the community to help people apply. Whether you used us in the past or need us for the first time, we want to help you. Contact us, and we will let you know how the program works and how we can help!
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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, March 19
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 1101 Peninsula Drive
- Reserve a spot: 814-835-2880
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MULTIPLE WAYS WE CAN HELP
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Do you or does someone you know need help accessing state programs or services? Have a question about a state program or law and don’t know where to go? My team and I stand ready to help on a range of issues, including:
- Unemployment or the PUA system.
- FREE notary (excludes title transfers).
- Property Tax/Rent Rebates for seniors.
- Voter registration and vote by mail.
- Problems with the Department of Human Services (food stamps, medical and income assistance).
- Car registrations, special tags, handicap placards, titles and driver’s license applications.
- Information on financial assistance for higher education.
- Obtaining and completing state forms of all kinds.
- Birth and death certificates.
- Pennsylvania income tax questions or problems.
- Complaints or questions about utilities and the Public Utility Commission.
- Complaints and problems with insurance companies.
- Renewal of state-issued licenses or certifications.
- Problems or questions about the state lottery.
- PACE cards for senior citizens.
- Consumer complaints.
For help, or to speak with me or a staff member about an issue, please don't hesitate to contact my office.
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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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