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Rep. Ryan Bizzarro January 30, 2025

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$260K AWARDED FOR LOCAL PROJECTS

Nearly $260,000 in grant funding is on the way to Erie County to help increase outdoor activity options in Fairview Township (pickelball!) and to cap abandoned and risky wells in Millcreek Township. These grants will greatly benefit our community members and the more than one million visitors we see each year. Details are here.

HUSTLING IN HARRISBURG FOR YOU

Reducing costs for schools, helping domestic violence victims get back on their feet, making sure there's nothing harmful in the things we consume - it was a productive week in Harrisburg as both the House and Senate got down to moving bills. If you are in search of a particular piece of legislation, or the online record of how I or the rest of the House voted, you can always view it here.

IMMIGRATION RESOURCES IN ERIE AND BEYOND

I've heard from several of you about what can be done during the federal immigration crackdown - where can you get help, or where can you direct your help? Click here for some information on organizations at home and across Pennsylvania.

TAX FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

For those who prefer a paper tax filing, I have the new 2024 tax forms at my Millcreek office! Stop by and grab them, and check out the other materials we have to help get more tax money back in your pocket this year.

THIS IS WHAT WE DO ...

I chair the House Majority Policy Committee. We travel the state to host hearings and roundtable discussions with members of the House.

We bring in experts, advocates, first responders, victims, survivors, taxpayers, workers, executives and professionals, all so that members of the House can hear directly from the people on the front lines.

HELP FOR VETERANS

If you are a veteran or live with a veteran, Second Harvest Food Bank provides food for households in need. You can find more information from their friendly staff at 814-459-3663 ext. 117. You will need to show ID on your first visit to the event.

SPONSOR A FAMILY

Military Share is funded exclusively by donations. You can sponsor a military family. To learn more about how you or your organization can sponsor a Military Share distribution in your community, please contact Manager of Programs Gerry Weiss by email at gweiss@nwpafoodbank.org or by phone at 814-459-3663 ext. 120.

GEARING UP TO HELP YOU IN 2025

PROPERTY TAX & RENT REBATES: If you file for a rebate through the state's Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program, we will again be able to assist you.

However, forms from the state have not yet been released.

Once we have the forms, we will notify you here and on social media that we are once again assisting anyone who requests help. Just as a reminder, applicants will need:

Proof of Social Security Income.
Stamped "PAID" Property Tax Receipts.
Proof of earnings from jobs, IRAs, investment dividends etc.

For renters, my team and I can provide the rent certificate, but it must be filled out by the landlord. For those individuals that own their mobile home and rent the lot, they will need property tax receipts AND a landlord certificate.

SAFEGUARDING OUR SCHOOLS

When private for-profit schools and their dark money backers came after Fairview and Millcreek School Districts to siphon off taxpayer dollars to make a profit off taxpayers. I stopped them. We need to protect our high-performing schools!

My team and I deliver for local people & projects. We cut the red tape in Harrisburg to secure the support our region needs.

When our schools need funding ...
When our police officers need a new vehicle to preserve lives ...
When our firefighters need funds for life-saving equipment ...

We delivered to the tune of more than $92 million during the 2023-24 legislative session.

MY TEAM IS IN FAIRVIEW EVERY WEDNESDAY

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.

MONTHLY VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

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, Feb. 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1101 Peninsula Drive
Reserve a spot: 814-835-2880

MULTIPLE WAYS WE CAN HELP

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.

MY TEAM & I CAN HELP YOU!

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.

SUBMIT REQUESTS ONLINE OR IN PERSON

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.

REP. BIZZARRO'S COMMUNITY HELP CENTER