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Reinford Farm Visit, Solar for Our Schools, and more...

(Sep 16, 2025)

This week I joined my colleagues in the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Energy Committees to discuss sustainable agriculture and anaerobic digesters. Brett Reinford gave us a tour of his dairy farm on which he built an anaerobic digester. Read more

 

Super Natural & Fresh Produce III Grand Opening, Hispanic Heritage Month Events, and more...

(Sep 05, 2025)

Every year as legislators, our job is to deliver an annual budget. The Senate Republicans are failing to show up to do their jobs. The House has sent over five bipartisan bills with our proposed budget. The House has voted several times to send a budget and funding over to the Senate, and the Senate has not come in to do this important work; they have remained on summer vacation. This didn’t have to happen; this shouldn’t have happened. Read more

 

The New Reading High School Innovation Academy, Policy Hearing Fighting Food Insecurity, and more...

(Aug 25, 2025)

Rep. Amen Brown hosted a House Majority Policy Committee hearing in Philadelphia this week to discuss food insecurity. As members, we heard testimonies from residents and organizations on the need to address food insecurity for all Pennsylvanians. In Pennsylvania, 1.7 million people are facing food insecurity. Read more

 

Policy Tour for Rural Jobs, Raíces de Solidaridad Camp, and more...

(Aug 19, 2025)

This week, I joined the Policy Committee for a tour and roundtable hosted by Rep. Takac to discuss rural jobs tax credits. This event was hosted at CENTROID, a small business started by two Penn State University graduates who have since built an advanced CNC manufacturing company that serves customers worldwide. Thank you to Rep. Takac for his initiative on facilitating this discussion and to the owners of CENTROID who so graciously hosted the Committee. Read more

 

My Back to School Giveaway, Penn State Berks’ Graduation Ceremony for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy, and more...

(Aug 11, 2025)

I am hosting my Back to School Giveaway on Friday, August 12 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at West Lawn United Methodist Church at 15 Woodside Ave in West Lawn. My office is starting the school year off right for students in the 129th District – as students will receive a FREE bookbag while supplies last. We will also be providing information on state services, higher education, and college affordability. I look forward to seeing you there! Read more

 

Highlighting Reading’s Recent Economic Developments, Mecum Classic Car Auction, and more...

(Aug 04, 2025)

I joined the House Majority Policy Committee and Central PA House Delegation this week in visiting Nissley Vineyards in Lancaster to speak with growers and producers in the winemaking industry. It was a pleasure to speak with the Nissley family about how we can best support the wine industry’s economic growth throughout the state as legislators. Read more

 

State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns

(Jul 29, 2025)

“These are not just investments in infrastructure — they’re investments in people,” said state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, who serves as the House Majority Policy Committee chairman. “These initiatives provide an opportunity for generational change, bringing businesses back to buildings that have been underutilized or sitting vacant for 25 years. “Erie received its CRIZ designation the same time as Reading, so this is a great opportunity to see how another community with this designation is gearing up to take advantage of the program.” Read more

 

Schuylkill River Greenways Meeting, Star City Boxing Free Youth Wellness Camp, and more...

(Jul 25, 2025)

It was an honor to present Coach Lindsey Bates with a citation for his commitment and dedication to teaching youth boxing, discipline, confidence and grit. Coach Bates has been a father figure to so many of the youth that attend Star City Boxing Gym. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Jul 22, 2025)

Newly listed grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Budget Update, Star City Boxing Match, Safe Berks Summer Camp at Penn State Berks Recognition

(Jul 21, 2025)

It’s two weeks past the start of the fiscal year. It’s July 18th and getting the budget to the Governor's desk is well overdue. The Representatives in the House have been in Harrisburg working diligently for you! Read more

 

My Back to School Event, Berks SummerFest, and more...

(Jul 15, 2025)

I will be hosting a Back-to-School event from 12-2 PM on Saturday, August 16 with Councilor Chris Miller at the Barbey Playground on 200 Schuylkill Ave. in Reading. We will have a backpack and school supply giveaway while supplies last. The rain date for this event is Sunday, August 17. We look forward to seeing our students and families there!! Read more

 

Reinford Farm Visit, Solar for Our Schools, and more...
Sep 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 10, 2025

Super Natural & Fresh Produce III Grand Opening, Hispanic Heritage Month Events, and more...
Sep 05, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 03, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 27, 2025

The New Reading High School Innovation Academy, Policy Hearing Fighting Food Insecurity, and more...
Aug 25, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 19, 2025

Policy Tour for Rural Jobs, Raíces de Solidaridad Camp, and more...
Aug 19, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities For Your District
Aug 15, 2025

My Back to School Giveaway, Penn State Berks’ Graduation Ceremony for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy, and more...
Aug 11, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Aug 06, 2025

Highlighting Reading’s Recent Economic Developments, Mecum Classic Car Auction, and more...
Aug 04, 2025

State investments transforming PA cities, hometowns
Jul 29, 2025

Schuylkill River Greenways Meeting, Star City Boxing Free Youth Wellness Camp, and more...
Jul 25, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 22, 2025

Budget Update, Star City Boxing Match, Safe Berks Summer Camp at Penn State Berks Recognition
Jul 21, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 18, 2025

My Back to School Event, Berks SummerFest, and more...
Jul 15, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Jul 08, 2025