Rep. Bizzarro: $250K to protect, improve Lake Erie

(Feb 09, 2022)

State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, today applauded the announcement of $257,691 for a handful of Erie County projects by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The money is to be used to protect and restore the Lake Erie Coastal Zone through six different projects. Read more

 

PA Gov. Tom Wolf Delivers Final Budget Address

(Feb 09, 2022)

“What was presented today was just a blueprint. The governor's budget, although some would like it to be the be-all end-all, it’s not,” said Bizzarro. “You know, these are his priorities, this is his wish list for Pennsylvania, and of course, he has to work with the Legislature in order to get those boxes checked on there so we can put this into law or at least portions of it into law,” Bizzarro added. Read more

 

PA lawmakers hear from Penn State faculty about inclusion, diversity concerns

(Feb 03, 2022)

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on Wednesday titled, “Diverse by Example: Increasing Participation in Academia,” that navigated equity and inclusion in higher education and gave faculty of color the opportunity to share their experiences at Penn State. Read more

 

Diverse by example: Increasing diversity in academia

(Feb 02, 2022)

Nationally, just 6% of college and university faculty are Black. Today, the PA House Democratic Policy Committee, along with co-hosts state Reps. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and Stephen Kinsey, D-Phila., explored the topics of diversity and inclusion among academic faculty in Pennsylvania at a hearing in State College, PA. Read more

 

PA Lawmakers Hold Manufacturing Industry Roundtable

(Feb 02, 2022)

“From Erie to Philadelphia, manufacturing in Pennsylvania is important to our caucus because Pennsylvania is a place where businesses want to come and stay,” said Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Read more

 

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive

(Feb 01, 2022)

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry is the eighth largest in the nation with an economic impact of $92 billion. Twelve companies joined 12 lawmakers for a discussion on how to make Pennsylvania’s economy stronger, which included workforce issues, innovation, growth opportunities, market pressures and regulations impacting manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Rep Bizzarro: $150k for workforce training center

(Feb 01, 2022)

“Or region’s economy is strong, our workforce is diverse, and we have so much potential to train the next generation right here,” said state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie. Read more

 

Grant awarded to bring new workforce training center for adults with autism to the region

(Feb 01, 2022)

“Our region’s economy is strong, our workforce is diverse, and we have so much potential to train the next generation right here. These funds will go a long way to continue operating programs and connect people with different abilities to in-demand technical careers right here in our community.”” said State Representative Ryan Bizzarro, (D), Erie. Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro applauds $497,500 for local water clean up

(Jan 26, 2022)

ERIE, Jan. 26 – State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, today announced two Erie County projects were awarded $497,500 as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Growing Greener Plus program. The Erie County Conservation District was awarded $249,500 for the PA Vested in Environmental Sustainability, or PA VinES, Program, and the city of Erie will get $248,000 for the McDannell Run Restoration project. “I’m excited by the investment in the PA VinES program,” Bizzarro said. “Our local wine industry is literally growing – the Lake Erie Watershed is great for grape production and helping the industry do it in a sustainable way ensures a bright future for us all.” The program works with grape growers through a voluntary, proactive approach of looking at their operations for environmental and economic sustainability and supporting best practices that are found. The program will go on to create a certification and recognition program. “The Pennsylvania Lake Erie Grape Region boasts approximately 10,000 acres of juice and wine grapes, making it the largest agricultural land use in the PA Lake Erie Basin,” said Erin Wells, DEP Northwest regional director. “The PA VinES program is a vital asset to the region, as it promotes sustainable viticulture practices for Concord and Niagara grape production in the Lake Erie Watershed.” Read more

 

COVID-19 testing and vaccines decrease amid rising numbers

(Jan 21, 2022)

“We partnered with LECOM to do the area’s first COVID clinic in a legislative office. I’m happy to do that because I think it’s really important given that we’ve got to get folks vaccinated so we can get through this,” said Ryan Bizzarro, 3rd District State Representative Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

(Jan 19, 2022)

State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro will host a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic with LECOM on Thursday, Jan. 20. LECOM Health, in partnership with the Erie County Department of Health, is pleased to provide COVID-19 vaccine clinics to the Erie community. All Pennsylvania adults are eligible to be vaccinated. Read more

 

Redrawing The Lines: PA GOP Lawmakers Speak Out Against Preliminary House Map

(Jan 14, 2022)

HARRISBURG, PA. (Erie News Now) – In Pennsylvania, the Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) is tasked with redrawing state legislative districts to reflect the 2020 census. Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro: Another GOP power grab - when “find the votes” turns into “draw the lines”

(Jan 12, 2022)

That’s right, extreme Republicans controlling our legislature are taking us back 60 years, when there was only absolute power and no redistricting process. Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro reflects on 2021 in Harrisburg, looks ahead to 2022

(Dec 30, 2021)

HARRISBURG, PA. (ErieNewsNow) - Erie State Representative, Ryan Bizzarro, has represented Pennsylvania’s third legislative district since being sworn in January of 2013. Read more

 

Millcreek Education Foundation receiving more than $139k

(Dec 30, 2021)

On Wednesday, State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, announced he successfully secured a $139,533 grant for the Millcreek Education Foundation. Read more

 

Rep Bizzarro: Erie County awarded more than $1.4 million

(Dec 30, 2021)

State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, today announced nearly $1.44 million in grant funding for conservation and improvement projects in the region. Read more

 

Erie County receives $1.4 million for Conservation Projects

(Dec 30, 2021)

Grants of $1.4 million have been awarded to Erie County in an effort to preserve the region’s natural beauty. Read more

 

Rep Bizzarro secures grant for Millcreek

(Dec 29, 2021)

State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, today announced he’s successfully secured a grant for the Millcreek Education Foundation in the amount of $139,533. Read more

 

Erie colleges awarded grants to help prevent sexual violence on campus

(Dec 13, 2021)

Gannon University, Mercyhurst University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have each been awarded a state grant to help prevent sexual assaults on campus. Read more

 

Gannon, LECOM and Mercyhurst receive grants to combat sexual assault on campus

(Dec 13, 2021)

As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s It’s On Us PA campaign, Gannon University, LECOM and Mercyhurst University will each receive $30,000 in grants in attempt to stop sexual abuse in the commonwealth. Read more

 

Rep. Bizzarro: $250K to protect, improve Lake Erie
Feb 09, 2022

PA Gov. Tom Wolf Delivers Final Budget Address
Feb 09, 2022

PA lawmakers hear from Penn State faculty about inclusion, diversity concerns
Feb 03, 2022

Diverse by example: Increasing diversity in academia
Feb 02, 2022

PA Lawmakers Hold Manufacturing Industry Roundtable
Feb 02, 2022

Manufacturing roundtable: Helping businesses grow and thrive
Feb 01, 2022

Rep Bizzarro: $150k for workforce training center
Feb 01, 2022

Grant awarded to bring new workforce training center for adults with autism to the region
Feb 01, 2022

Rep. Bizzarro applauds $497,500 for local water clean up
Jan 26, 2022

COVID-19 testing and vaccines decrease amid rising numbers
Jan 21, 2022

Rep. Bizzarro to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Jan 19, 2022

Redrawing The Lines: PA GOP Lawmakers Speak Out Against Preliminary House Map
Jan 14, 2022

Rep. Bizzarro: Another GOP power grab - when “find the votes” turns into “draw the lines”
Jan 12, 2022

Rep. Bizzarro reflects on 2021 in Harrisburg, looks ahead to 2022
Dec 30, 2021

Millcreek Education Foundation receiving more than $139k
Dec 30, 2021

Rep Bizzarro: Erie County awarded more than $1.4 million
Dec 30, 2021

Erie County receives $1.4 million for Conservation Projects
Dec 30, 2021

Rep Bizzarro secures grant for Millcreek
Dec 29, 2021

Erie colleges awarded grants to help prevent sexual violence on campus
Dec 13, 2021

Gannon, LECOM and Mercyhurst receive grants to combat sexual assault on campus
Dec 13, 2021