ERIE, March 12 – State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, announced the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development awarded a $130,000 grant to Millcreek Township. The Department issued the grant via its Strategic Management Planning Program and funds will match investment from Millcreek Township that will be used to purchase updated financial software and develop a sub-area plan. “This grant will help Millcreek with their comprehensive plan, Embrace Millcreek. The funding will allow for improved software vital to township operations and get the ball rolling on projects to help determine redevelopment options for Presque Isle. Erie is growing and I’m proud to work with Millcreek to help capitalize on our region’s valuable resources,” expressed Bizzarro. The Strategic Management Planning Program is administered by DCED and provides matching grant funds to help municipalities develop comprehensive financial plans to establish short- and long-term financial objectives. Read more
ERIE, March 13 – State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, today announced he will cancel Tuesday’s Unclaimed Property Treasury Hunt in accordance with recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and the Pa. Department of Health. “Out of an abundance of caution and for the health and safety of our community, Tuesday’s Unclaimed Property Treasury Hunt is cancelled. As COVID-19 continues to spread around the commonwealth and country, the CDC recommends practicing social distancing strategies and as a public official, I feel it’s important that my staff and I lead by example,” explained Bizzarro. Bizzarro urges Erie residents to visit the Pa. Department of Health’s website for up-to-date information about COVID-19. Read more
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, released the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to close Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools: Read more
Harrisburg, PA (WENY)-- Late last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed the biggest election reform in state history in more than 80 years. But some Democrats say the job still isn’t done, and more reform is needed. Read more
ERIE, March 5 – Area students and young job seekers will benefit from new internship opportunities, thanks to a $90,189 grant from the state Department of Labor and Industry, state Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Pat Harkins and Bob Merski, all D-Erie, announced today. The grant to the Northwest Workforce Development Board will fund summer internships that pay a minimum of $10.35 an hour for students and young adults from 16 to 24. “Internships provide a perfect way for students and young adults to get a jump on career readiness by giving them an early, real-world look into the modern workplace,” Bizzarro said. “Those experiences can go a long way toward building confidence in young job seekers, familiarizing them with new technology and making the modern work setting seem more familiar and less daunting.” Harkins agreed, noting, “No amount of classroom training can substitute for actual workplace experience. Summer internships open so many doors: they help young job seekers understand whether their skills are a good match for a given field, they introduce them to the climate and expectations of a modern workplace, and they provide real-time exposure to the latest technology and techniques in rapidly changing modern job settings.” Merski added that the benefits flow both ways, helping employers, as well. “In addition to exposing young job seekers to new skills and learning experiences, Read more
A state grant is providing students and young adults with real work experience and a paycheck. Read more
ERIE, Mar. 4 – Two state grants totaling $19,528 will benefit the Erie County Historical Society and the expERIEnce Children’s Museum, state Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Pat Harkins and Bob Merski, all D-Erie, announced today. The lawmakers said that the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Society grants include $12,029 to the historical society and $7,499 to the museum. “Securing this funding for the Erie County Historical Society is so important because it’s an investment in preserving our shared history,” Bizzarro said. “With these resources, our region’s dedicated historians can continue preserving the documents, artifacts, structures and other historical items that keep Erie’s unique history alive for future generations.” Harkins said that he agreed and added, “Our historical society’s invaluable work preserving the past gives us insight into how our community has changed and evolved over time. It also gives us a way to pass that history and shared knowledge on from generation to generation so that we don’t lose touch with our past.” Merski added that the funding will bring educational benefits, as well. “Keeping the link to our past alive through physical exhibits is critically important from a learning perspective because real-life objects that can be seen and touched form an impression on kids in ways that textbooks can’t,” he said. “In much the same way, the Read more
In my latest newsletter: what you need to know about the UPMC/Highmark 10-year agreement; connecting veterans with the services they've earned; saving the SeaWolves and much more. Read more
Some of the topics discussed included redistricting, the environment, education, and voting law changes. Read more
State grants totaling $702,809 will fund new security resources for area schools, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, announced today. Bizzarro said the grants will fund personnel and equipment-based resources for the Millcreek Township School District, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 and the General McLane School District. Read more
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, of Millcreek Township, D-3rd Dist., on Wednesday announced state grants totaling $702,809 to fund new security resources at Erie-region schools. Read more
The Pennsylvania primary election is now just two months away.And officials are worried about an expected surge in mail in voting. Read more
Air travelers will soon be able to take off to a new location from the Erie International Airport. Read more
Following Governor Tom Wolf’s budget address, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro said he’s looking forward to continuing to work for Pennsylvania and released the following statement Read more
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more
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