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
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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
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
“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
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
Newly listed grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
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
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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
Over the past several weeks the House of Representatives has been passing budget-related bills to ensure Pennsylvanians’ a timely and responsible budget, but Republican Senate leaders are delaying the process by canceling their legislative session and not engaging in fruitful discussions. Read more
This week, the House passed my HB 1347 that would allow counties to establish one or more Tourism Improvement Districts to help them better promote tourism through development, special event promotion, sales, and marketing.? Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more
I joined the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus this week in Harrisburg to celebrate Juneteenth. I proudly joined my colleagues who shared their personal stories and commitment to diversity and equity throughout our great Commonwealth. Read more
The Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, in partnership with Casa de Venezuela and Gente de Venezuela, will host this year’s Venezuelan Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Read more
This week, we voted to pass the Raise the Wage Act -- which will get more than 1/5 of Pennsylvania's workers a raise (HB 1549). Read more
We passed my bill (HB 1072) to get property tax and rent rebates out faster to senior citizens than current law allows. Right now, seniors and residents with disabilities who qualify for the program must wait until after July 1 to get their rebate, no matter how early in the year they apply. Read more
Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Transportation: School Bus Safety Grant Program Who May Apply: Independent school bus contractors, school entities, and municipalities Use: To promote and increase school bus safety, education, and training, as well as pay for education, training, and other associated costs related to an individual earning their commercial learner's permit, commercial driver's license, or school bus endorsement for the purpose of driving a school bus in Pennsylvania. Funds: $1.2 million in funds are available through the School Bus Safety Grant Program. Grant awards will not exceed $100,000. Application Deadline: July 3, 2025 More information: PennDOT website Department of Environmental Protection: Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program Who May Apply: An electric grid operator, an electricity storage operator, an electricity generator, a transmission owner or operator, a distribution provider, a fuel supplier, and any other relevant entity, as determined by DEP in consultation with DOE. Use: To implement resilience measures throughout PA intended to mitigate the impact of electric grid disruptive events. Funds: $8 million in grant awards is available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Application Deadline: Concept Paper submission availability will close at Read more
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