State Representative Edinboro, Washington Ryan A. Bizzarro State Representative P.O. Box 202003 Township joining the Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 3rd Legislative District Ryan A. Come December, the 3rd Legislative District that I now represent will have a new look. Edinboro and Washington Township will join UPMC/Highmark town hall the district. I joined other area lawmakers to serve as host for a town Bizzarro WINTER/spring edition The changes are coming because the hall meeting in February to discuss House Bills 1621 and state constitution requires that 1622, which would protect patient access and choice in 3rd Legislative District WWW.PAHOUSE.COM/bizzarro the health care marketplace. The bills were introduced legislative districts be redrawn by state Reps. Jim Christiana and Dan Frankel, who every 10 years to reflect participated in the town hall. It is vital that our hospitals population shifts and to ensure are open to everyone, regardless of the insurance card accurate distribution of state and they carry, especially in local UPMC and Highmark service federal money. areas. The sponsors of the town hall are determined to keep the public informed on the issue. lpo.kaf.0314 Most of the current 3rd Legislative fighting for you District will not be affected by the changes. Remaining in the As the attack on the middle class district will be McKean Township Committees Caucus Member State Representative Rep. Bizzarro takes stand and McKean Borough, as well as Aging and Older Adult Services Northwest Delegation, treasurer continues, Ryan Bizzarro is Districts 2 through 24 in Millcreek (Appointed to Subcommittee Alternative Energy Ryan A. against elder abuse Township, with the exception of on Programs and Benefits) Bipartisan Reform Bizzarro I have introduced two bills aimed at protecting Amazingly, current law does not enable fighting back in Harrisburg District 21. Veterans Affairs and Cancer a growing segment of Pennsylvania’s investigators to petition courts to secure such Emergency Preparedness Early Childhood The changes do not affect your (Democratic secretary) Capitol Office: population, its senior citizens. financial documentation if an older adult is township, borough or school Firefighters & Emergency unable to provide their consent because of Services My House Bill 2006 takes aim at the district affiliation. Again, the Gaming Oversight 27B East Wing their incapacitation. Homelessness increasing thefts of prescription medications transition will take effect in Policy P.O. Box 202003 Oil & Gas from older adults. The legislation would H.B. 2007 also would insert into power of December 2014. Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 PA Legislative Sportsmen’s create new categories of theft offenses – and attorney documents a warning that a failure to No matter the changes, I remain (717) 772-2297 create mandatory minimum sentences – for comply with the documents’ directives could committed to providing the best of PA State System of Higher Education Fax: (717) 780-4767 those convicted of stealing, extorting or result in criminal charges. service to ALL citizens. My legislative Legislative Insights deceiving seniors of their medications. website, www.pahouse.net/Bizzarro, Both bills are before the House Judiciary n Opposed massive increase in gasoline tax n Support middle-income student debt I joined lawmakers in January for a rally in the Capitol features news releases and links to district Office: The second measure, House Bill 2007, Committee for consideration and would help At left, I discuss the governor’s proposed $29.4 billion budget n Support job creation and job training reduction rotunda against legislation that would strip workers’ would make financial transactions made on protect older and vulnerable Pennsylvanians on the House floor with fellow lawmakers Pam Snyder and Tim an employment center and a variety n n rights. The rally was packed literally to the rafters with of key state resources, and my offices Proposed legislation to crack down on elder Proposed legislation to prevent elder abuse Main District Office behalf of an incapacitated individual through from abuse. Briggs. At right, budget discussions continue with state Sen. abuse in thefts of prescription meds via power of attorney workers concerned about proposals in Harrisburg that are available for any questions you Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, a power of attorney agreement to be more would harm family income and budgets. Daylin Leach and state Rep. Scott Conklin. n Oppose privatization of Pennsylvania Lottery n Prime sponsor of National Epilepsy may have. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday readily used as evidence. n Support property tax reform Awareness Month legislation All the best, n Support adequate funding of public schools n Prime sponsor of Leukemia/Light The Night 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and higher education legislation Rep. Bizzarro pans governor’s budget proposal n Support community involvement and n Prime sponsor of legislation that would allow Peninsula Plaza Lighting the night community service private companies to administer the road- 1101 Peninsula Drive, Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed state budget is more of an election- Pennsylvania’s economic climate and ability to compete in the global n Support child protective services test portion of driver license examinations, Suite 209 As honorary chairman of the Sept. 19 “Light the Night” walk at Jerry Uht year ploy than a credible fiscal plan for Pennsylvania. marketplace. Park in Erie, I was elated to help raise more than $100,000 for leukemia Ryan Bizzarro establishing a public-private partnership Erie, PA 16505 Despite the fact that the governor proposed an increase to special The state is among the worst in the nation in job creation under this (814) 835-2880 and lymphoma research. Last year, the state House of Representatives education and a few other education-related appropriations, it was governor, ranking 48th among all states in job creation and 41st unanimously approved my House Resolution 403 to spotlight support and disappointing when he decided to offer only modest increases to among all states in projected job growth. Unfortunately, the governor Fax: (814) 835-2885 certain programs while excluding others. His plan will not begin to offered little to reverse this At left, state Rep. Ted Harhai and I welcome state Fire Commissioner recognize September as “Light the Night Walk Month” in Pennsylvania. undo the harms his past policies have inflicted on Pennsylvania. damage. Standing up for safety Ed Mann to a briefing I sponsored for fire, police and emergency personnel. The session focused on financial assistance for our Satellite Office The proposed funding will do little to address the 20,000 education While states surrounding volunteer first responders and was held in November at the Westlake jobs lost, the widespread property tax increases and the countless Pennsylvania are showing Fire Department Social Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays lost opportunities. Obviously, the governor is making no effort to budget surpluses and recovering Hall. Earlier this year, I was restore the massive cuts he made to colleges and universities. economies, Pennsylvania faces proud to announce that fire McKean Township Municipal Bldg. a $1.4 billion budget deficit and companies and volunteer 9231 Edinboro Road The governor’s budget proposals come at the expense of the state’s little hope on the horizon from ambulance squads in Erie McKean, PA 16426 retirement systems, increasing the debt by $13 billion over the the governor. After three years next three decades and putting the burden on the backs of future County were approved to (814) 476-7414 of disappointment, it’s time for I believe the governor’s receive more than $420,000 generations. change in Pennsylvania. The proposed budget lacks from the Pennsylvania Fire Website: It is this kind of irresponsibility that got us into a hole in the first place. legislature is an independent initiatives to move Pennsylvania Company and Volunteer Simply put, this is a cut-and-spend budget. branch of government and forward, especially on the Ambulance Service grant www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro does not have to pass what the critical issues of job creation program. The biggest disappointment was the lack of a game plan to improve governor proposes. and public education. Rep. Bizzarro’s measure At left, House Speaker Senior fair proves Veterans’ Sam Smith, left, and state Rep. Bizzarro salutes Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, honors teen epilepsy victim right, join the O’Neill Corner family of Millcreek and successful! veterans, offers me on the House floor to commemorate the specialized services adoption of House Valentines for Vets Resolution 538. The To celebrate Valentine’s Day, my office organized a At right, Rep. Greg resolution honors the life Valentines for Veterans event. School children in the Lucas, Edinboro of the O’Neills’ daughter, district created University Alyssa, who died last year President Dr. Julie from an epileptic seizure. homemade cards that we Wollman and the At right, Rep. Ravenstahl team at Edinboro’s and I urge approval of the distributed to Veterans Success resolution on the House residents of Center help me cut floor. the Soldiers’ Meeting and discussing issues with constituents and Sailors’ the ribbon for the was a joy during my highly popular first annual Home and center last year. Senior Fair at the Tom Ridge Environmental the Veterans’ Below, joining Center last August. Preparations for this year’s In December, fellow lawmakers and I without marking the worldwide campaign the hashtag were logged to promote Hospital. It was me to help Senior Fair are underway. won unanimous House endorsement launched on her behalf to combat Alyssa’s Twitter page and epilepsy a privilege to unveil this of our resolution honoring an Erie- epilepsy. awareness campaign on Facebook and spend some great resource Please remember to visit www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro to sign up for email updates. for veterans area resident who died too young from Twitter. quality time with Alyssa’s bravery, kindnesses and beauty are Jay epilepsy and calling attention to the the veterans live on, and her life is reverberating The Erie area took Alyssa into their Breneman, disorder. and show our through the hearts and efforts of people hearts, and the ‘AJO Forever in our appreciation for center House Resolution 538 salutes across the globe via social media. Hearts’ effort has since blossomed with their service. The coordinator and Erie National Epilepsy Awareness Month businesses and social media embracing Protecting women in the workplace residents loved Alyssa’s story went global with a County councilman; Kathy Dahlkemper, county executive; state and recognizes July 27, 2014, as ‘Pay it Alyssa’s story and the efforts to find I am excited to be supporting bills that protect and respect dependent on mothers’ income. Clearly, we can reduce receiving cards Facebook page about Alyssa and Rep. Pat Harkins; and Phil Fatica, county councilman. Forward Day’ for what would be Alyssa a cure for epilepsy. The worldwide women in the workplace. dependence on government assistance by injecting more from the school epilepsy. Instagram users posted children. It truly Josephine O’Neill’s 19th birthday. attention to Alyssa’s life and story is fairness. thousands of photos with the #ajo A woman earns 84 cents on average for every dollar a man made their day! My staff and I offer specialized assistance every month for military Alyssa’s tragic death last September inspiring to all. hashtag, while thousands of tweets with makes, and that gap hurts not just the woman but her entire Women in Pennsylvania, on average, are earning $694 a veterans at my constituent service office in the Peninsula Plaza. from an epileptic seizure could not stand family. It’s time to bolster family incomes by updating pay- week while their male peers are earning $849, a pay gap that equity efforts. requires women to work more than an additional three months Help always is available for our veterans, but on the second to make up the difference. Tuesday of every month we partner with the state American I am proudly backing H.B. 1890, which would update the Legion to provide service specifically geared toward veterans. Sign up for conditions where employers could pay different wages Many factors contribute to the pay gap, but discrimination is No appointments are necessary, and veterans do not have to be because of factors other than sex to include specific, job- a major cause. Families suffer when we allow myths to justify American Legion members to participate. email updates related attributes such as education, training and experience. paying women less for the same work. Greg Luce, an American Legion service officer, will be at the office I want to alert you to House rules that prohibit The bill also would strengthen anti-retaliation protections for I am also supporting H.B. 1984, which would prohibit – 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 209 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the when a state representative, who is on the ballot, workers attempting to bring a pay-equity lawsuit against their employers from discriminating based on a job applicant’s second Tuesday of every month to assist veterans living in the 3rd employer and those who share information about their pay. marital or parental status. can contact you leading up to an election. Unless Legislative District. you specifically opt in to keep receiving Eliminating the pay gap would provide 89 more weeks of Irrelevant and inappropriate questions about marital and Specialized assistance will be available on a wide range of issues our emails, I am prohibited from sending you food, more than seven more months of mortgage and utilities parental status – such as if an applicant plans to have children affecting veterans, including: legislative email updates for 60 days before the payments, and more than one year of rent. Studies indicate – have no place in Pennsylvania workplaces. 2014 primary and general elections. more than 17,000 children just in Erie County are wholly n Compensation and pension claims; Opting in will allow you to continue to receive n Education benefits; notices about important issues that matter to you, n VA health care enrollment; including: We’re here to help! n Burial and survivor benefits; and n Updates on legislation Erie united! Car registrations, special tags, titles and license applications Citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives n Obtaining personal military documents, including medical n News and events in the district Information on financial assistance for higher education for outstanding local accomplishments and family records. milestones n Information about recycling drives/shredding Unemployment compensation problems Complaints or questions about utilities and the PUC Help on any state-related matter still will be available to any events I have the honor and privilege of serving with a remarkable group of Birth certificate applications resident at the same time. However, on the second Tuesday of Consumer complaints n Other relevant government-related information individuals. Of course, we have our philosophical differences, as we Pennsylvania income tax problems every month we will devote time and attention to veterans, just as should, given the dynamics of our districts. However, at the end of Problems with the Department of Public Welfare (food Complaints about road conditions they deserve. You can sign up to receive email alerts – and opt the day we are able to put our differences aside, roll up our sleeves stamps, welfare) PACE cards for senior citizens in to continue to receive them around elections and collectively get the job done for our region. I thoroughly enjoy More information about the veterans outreach and any state- working with this team, as a united front, to combat the issues facing Property Tax/Rent Rebate problems or questions – by visiting my website at www.pahouse.com/ Disability plates and placards related matter is available online at www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro or Erie County. Joining me from left are Reps. Curt Sonney, Pat Harkins Problems or questions about the state lottery Bizzarro, clicking “E-MAIL ALERTS” and filling and Greg Lucas, Sen. Sean Wiley, and Rep. Flo Fabrizio. Tours of the State Capitol for individuals or groups by calling my office at 814-835-2880. out the form. Problems or questions about PennDOT Rep. Bizzarro’s measure At left, House Speaker Senior fair proves Veterans’ Sam Smith, left, and state Rep. Bizzarro salutes Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, honors teen epilepsy victim right, join the O’Neill Corner family of Millcreek and successful! veterans, offers me on the House floor to commemorate the specialized services adoption of House Valentines for Vets Resolution 538. The To celebrate Valentine’s Day, my office organized a At right, Rep. Greg resolution honors the life Valentines for Veterans event. School children in the Lucas, Edinboro of the O’Neills’ daughter, district created University Alyssa, who died last year President Dr. Julie from an epileptic seizure. homemade cards that we Wollman and the At right, Rep. Ravenstahl team at Edinboro’s and I urge approval of the distributed to Veterans Success resolution on the House residents of Center help me cut floor. the Soldiers’ Meeting and discussing issues with constituents and Sailors’ the ribbon for the was a joy during my highly popular first annual Home and center last year. Senior Fair at the Tom Ridge Environmental the Veterans’ Below, joining Center last August. Preparations for this year’s In December, fellow lawmakers and I without marking the worldwide campaign the hashtag were logged to promote Hospital. It was me to help Senior Fair are underway. won unanimous House endorsement launched on her behalf to combat Alyssa’s Twitter page and epilepsy a privilege to unveil this of our resolution honoring an Erie- epilepsy. awareness campaign on Facebook and spend some great resource Please remember to visit www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro to sign up for email updates. for veterans area resident who died too young from Twitter. quality time with Alyssa’s bravery, kindnesses and beauty are Jay epilepsy and calling attention to the the veterans live on, and her life is reverberating The Erie area took Alyssa into their Breneman, disorder. and show our through the hearts and efforts of people hearts, and the ‘AJO Forever in our appreciation for center House Resolution 538 salutes across the globe via social media. Hearts’ effort has since blossomed with their service. The coordinator and Erie National Epilepsy Awareness Month businesses and social media embracing Protecting women in the workplace residents loved Alyssa’s story went global with a County councilman; Kathy Dahlkemper, county executive; state and recognizes July 27, 2014, as ‘Pay it Alyssa’s story and the efforts to find I am excited to be supporting bills that protect and respect dependent on mothers’ income. Clearly, we can reduce receiving cards Facebook page about Alyssa and Rep. Pat Harkins; and Phil Fatica, county councilman. Forward Day’ for what would be Alyssa a cure for epilepsy. The worldwide women in the workplace. dependence on government assistance by injecting more from the school epilepsy. Instagram users posted children. It truly Josephine O’Neill’s 19th birthday. attention to Alyssa’s life and story is fairness. thousands of photos with the #ajo A woman earns 84 cents on average for every dollar a man made their day! My staff and I offer specialized assistance every month for military Alyssa’s tragic death last September inspiring to all. hashtag, while thousands of tweets with makes, and that gap hurts not just the woman but her entire Women in Pennsylvania, on average, are earning $694 a veterans at my constituent service office in the Peninsula Plaza. from an epileptic seizure could not stand family. It’s time to bolster family incomes by updating pay- week while their male peers are earning $849, a pay gap that equity efforts. requires women to work more than an additional three months Help always is available for our veterans, but on the second to make up the difference. Tuesday of every month we partner with the state American I am proudly backing H.B. 1890, which would update the Legion to provide service specifically geared toward veterans. Sign up for conditions where employers could pay different wages Many factors contribute to the pay gap, but discrimination is No appointments are necessary, and veterans do not have to be because of factors other than sex to include specific, job- a major cause. Families suffer when we allow myths to justify American Legion members to participate. email updates related attributes such as education, training and experience. paying women less for the same work. Greg Luce, an American Legion service officer, will be at the office I want to alert you to House rules that prohibit The bill also would strengthen anti-retaliation protections for I am also supporting H.B. 1984, which would prohibit – 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 209 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the when a state representative, who is on the ballot, workers attempting to bring a pay-equity lawsuit against their employers from discriminating based on a job applicant’s second Tuesday of every month to assist veterans living in the 3rd employer and those who share information about their pay. marital or parental status. can contact you leading up to an election. Unless Legislative District. you specifically opt in to keep receiving Eliminating the pay gap would provide 89 more weeks of Irrelevant and inappropriate questions about marital and Specialized assistance will be available on a wide range of issues our emails, I am prohibited from sending you food, more than seven more months of mortgage and utilities parental status – such as if an applicant plans to have children affecting veterans, including: legislative email updates for 60 days before the payments, and more than one year of rent. Studies indicate – have no place in Pennsylvania workplaces. 2014 primary and general elections. more than 17,000 children just in Erie County are wholly n Compensation and pension claims; Opting in will allow you to continue to receive n Education benefits; notices about important issues that matter to you, n VA health care enrollment; including: We’re here to help! n Burial and survivor benefits; and n Updates on legislation Erie united! Car registrations, special tags, titles and license applications Citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives n Obtaining personal military documents, including medical n News and events in the district Information on financial assistance for higher education for outstanding local accomplishments and family records. milestones n Information about recycling drives/shredding Unemployment compensation problems Complaints or questions about utilities and the PUC Help on any state-related matter still will be available to any events I have the honor and privilege of serving with a remarkable group of Birth certificate applications resident at the same time. However, on the second Tuesday of Consumer complaints n Other relevant government-related information individuals. Of course, we have our philosophical differences, as we Pennsylvania income tax problems every month we will devote time and attention to veterans, just as should, given the dynamics of our districts. However, at the end of Problems with the Department of Public Welfare (food Complaints about road conditions they deserve. You can sign up to receive email alerts – and opt the day we are able to put our differences aside, roll up our sleeves stamps, welfare) PACE cards for senior citizens in to continue to receive them around elections and collectively get the job done for our region. I thoroughly enjoy More information about the veterans outreach and any state- working with this team, as a united front, to combat the issues facing Property Tax/Rent Rebate problems or questions – by visiting my website at www.pahouse.com/ Disability plates and placards related matter is available online at www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro or Erie County. Joining me from left are Reps. Curt Sonney, Pat Harkins Problems or questions about the state lottery Bizzarro, clicking “E-MAIL ALERTS” and filling and Greg Lucas, Sen. Sean Wiley, and Rep. Flo Fabrizio. Tours of the State Capitol for individuals or groups by calling my office at 814-835-2880. out the form. Problems or questions about PennDOT Rep. Bizzarro’s measure At left, House Speaker Senior fair proves Veterans’ Sam Smith, left, and state Rep. Bizzarro salutes Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, honors teen epilepsy victim right, join the O’Neill Corner family of Millcreek and successful! veterans, offers me on the House floor to commemorate the specialized services adoption of House Valentines for Vets Resolution 538. The To celebrate Valentine’s Day, my office organized a At right, Rep. Greg resolution honors the life Valentines for Veterans event. School children in the Lucas, Edinboro of the O’Neills’ daughter, district created University Alyssa, who died last year President Dr. Julie from an epileptic seizure. homemade cards that we Wollman and the At right, Rep. Ravenstahl team at Edinboro’s and I urge approval of the distributed to Veterans Success resolution on the House residents of Center help me cut floor. the Soldiers’ Meeting and discussing issues with constituents and Sailors’ the ribbon for the was a joy during my highly popular first annual Home and center last year. Senior Fair at the Tom Ridge Environmental the Veterans’ Below, joining Center last August. Preparations for this year’s In December, fellow lawmakers and I without marking the worldwide campaign the hashtag were logged to promote Hospital. It was me to help Senior Fair are underway. won unanimous House endorsement launched on her behalf to combat Alyssa’s Twitter page and epilepsy a privilege to unveil this of our resolution honoring an Erie- epilepsy. awareness campaign on Facebook and spend some great resource Please remember to visit www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro to sign up for email updates. for veterans area resident who died too young from Twitter. quality time with Alyssa’s bravery, kindnesses and beauty are Jay epilepsy and calling attention to the the veterans live on, and her life is reverberating The Erie area took Alyssa into their Breneman, disorder. and show our through the hearts and efforts of people hearts, and the ‘AJO Forever in our appreciation for center House Resolution 538 salutes across the globe via social media. Hearts’ effort has since blossomed with their service. The coordinator and Erie National Epilepsy Awareness Month businesses and social media embracing Protecting women in the workplace residents loved Alyssa’s story went global with a County councilman; Kathy Dahlkemper, county executive; state and recognizes July 27, 2014, as ‘Pay it Alyssa’s story and the efforts to find I am excited to be supporting bills that protect and respect dependent on mothers’ income. Clearly, we can reduce receiving cards Facebook page about Alyssa and Rep. Pat Harkins; and Phil Fatica, county councilman. Forward Day’ for what would be Alyssa a cure for epilepsy. The worldwide women in the workplace. dependence on government assistance by injecting more from the school epilepsy. Instagram users posted children. It truly Josephine O’Neill’s 19th birthday. attention to Alyssa’s life and story is fairness. thousands of photos with the #ajo A woman earns 84 cents on average for every dollar a man made their day! My staff and I offer specialized assistance every month for military Alyssa’s tragic death last September inspiring to all. hashtag, while thousands of tweets with makes, and that gap hurts not just the woman but her entire Women in Pennsylvania, on average, are earning $694 a veterans at my constituent service office in the Peninsula Plaza. from an epileptic seizure could not stand family. It’s time to bolster family incomes by updating pay- week while their male peers are earning $849, a pay gap that equity efforts. requires women to work more than an additional three months Help always is available for our veterans, but on the second to make up the difference. Tuesday of every month we partner with the state American I am proudly backing H.B. 1890, which would update the Legion to provide service specifically geared toward veterans. Sign up for conditions where employers could pay different wages Many factors contribute to the pay gap, but discrimination is No appointments are necessary, and veterans do not have to be because of factors other than sex to include specific, job- a major cause. Families suffer when we allow myths to justify American Legion members to participate. email updates related attributes such as education, training and experience. paying women less for the same work. Greg Luce, an American Legion service officer, will be at the office I want to alert you to House rules that prohibit The bill also would strengthen anti-retaliation protections for I am also supporting H.B. 1984, which would prohibit – 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 209 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the when a state representative, who is on the ballot, workers attempting to bring a pay-equity lawsuit against their employers from discriminating based on a job applicant’s second Tuesday of every month to assist veterans living in the 3rd employer and those who share information about their pay. marital or parental status. can contact you leading up to an election. Unless Legislative District. you specifically opt in to keep receiving Eliminating the pay gap would provide 89 more weeks of Irrelevant and inappropriate questions about marital and Specialized assistance will be available on a wide range of issues our emails, I am prohibited from sending you food, more than seven more months of mortgage and utilities parental status – such as if an applicant plans to have children affecting veterans, including: legislative email updates for 60 days before the payments, and more than one year of rent. Studies indicate – have no place in Pennsylvania workplaces. 2014 primary and general elections. more than 17,000 children just in Erie County are wholly n Compensation and pension claims; Opting in will allow you to continue to receive n Education benefits; notices about important issues that matter to you, n VA health care enrollment; including: We’re here to help! n Burial and survivor benefits; and n Updates on legislation Erie united! Car registrations, special tags, titles and license applications Citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives n Obtaining personal military documents, including medical n News and events in the district Information on financial assistance for higher education for outstanding local accomplishments and family records. milestones n Information about recycling drives/shredding Unemployment compensation problems Complaints or questions about utilities and the PUC Help on any state-related matter still will be available to any events I have the honor and privilege of serving with a remarkable group of Birth certificate applications resident at the same time. However, on the second Tuesday of Consumer complaints n Other relevant government-related information individuals. Of course, we have our philosophical differences, as we Pennsylvania income tax problems every month we will devote time and attention to veterans, just as should, given the dynamics of our districts. However, at the end of Problems with the Department of Public Welfare (food Complaints about road conditions they deserve. You can sign up to receive email alerts – and opt the day we are able to put our differences aside, roll up our sleeves stamps, welfare) PACE cards for senior citizens in to continue to receive them around elections and collectively get the job done for our region. I thoroughly enjoy More information about the veterans outreach and any state- working with this team, as a united front, to combat the issues facing Property Tax/Rent Rebate problems or questions – by visiting my website at www.pahouse.com/ Disability plates and placards related matter is available online at www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro or Erie County. Joining me from left are Reps. Curt Sonney, Pat Harkins Problems or questions about the state lottery Bizzarro, clicking “E-MAIL ALERTS” and filling and Greg Lucas, Sen. Sean Wiley, and Rep. Flo Fabrizio. Tours of the State Capitol for individuals or groups by calling my office at 814-835-2880. out the form. Problems or questions about PennDOT State Representative Edinboro, Washington Ryan A. Bizzarro State Representative P.O. Box 202003 Township joining the Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 3rd Legislative District Ryan A. Come December, the 3rd Legislative District that I now represent will have a new look. Edinboro and Washington Township will join UPMC/Highmark town hall the district. I joined other area lawmakers to serve as host for a town Bizzarro WINTER/spring edition The changes are coming because the hall meeting in February to discuss House Bills 1621 and state constitution requires that 1622, which would protect patient access and choice in 3rd Legislative District WWW.PAHOUSE.COM/bizzarro the health care marketplace. The bills were introduced legislative districts be redrawn by state Reps. Jim Christiana and Dan Frankel, who every 10 years to reflect participated in the town hall. It is vital that our hospitals population shifts and to ensure are open to everyone, regardless of the insurance card accurate distribution of state and they carry, especially in local UPMC and Highmark service federal money. areas. The sponsors of the town hall are determined to keep the public informed on the issue. lpo.kaf.0314 Most of the current 3rd Legislative fighting for you District will not be affected by the changes. Remaining in the As the attack on the middle class district will be McKean Township Committees Caucus Member State Representative Rep. Bizzarro takes stand and McKean Borough, as well as Aging and Older Adult Services Northwest Delegation, treasurer continues, Ryan Bizzarro is Districts 2 through 24 in Millcreek (Appointed to Subcommittee Alternative Energy Ryan A. against elder abuse Township, with the exception of on Programs and Benefits) Bipartisan Reform Bizzarro I have introduced two bills aimed at protecting Amazingly, current law does not enable fighting back in Harrisburg District 21. Veterans Affairs and Cancer a growing segment of Pennsylvania’s investigators to petition courts to secure such Emergency Preparedness Early Childhood The changes do not affect your (Democratic secretary) Capitol Office: population, its senior citizens. financial documentation if an older adult is township, borough or school Firefighters & Emergency unable to provide their consent because of Services My House Bill 2006 takes aim at the district affiliation. Again, the Gaming Oversight 27B East Wing their incapacitation. Homelessness increasing thefts of prescription medications transition will take effect in Policy P.O. Box 202003 Oil & Gas from older adults. The legislation would H.B. 2007 also would insert into power of December 2014. Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 PA Legislative Sportsmen’s create new categories of theft offenses – and attorney documents a warning that a failure to No matter the changes, I remain (717) 772-2297 create mandatory minimum sentences – for comply with the documents’ directives could committed to providing the best of PA State System of Higher Education Fax: (717) 780-4767 those convicted of stealing, extorting or result in criminal charges. service to ALL citizens. My legislative Legislative Insights deceiving seniors of their medications. website, www.pahouse.net/Bizzarro, Both bills are before the House Judiciary n Opposed massive increase in gasoline tax n Support middle-income student debt I joined lawmakers in January for a rally in the Capitol features news releases and links to district Office: The second measure, House Bill 2007, Committee for consideration and would help At left, I discuss the governor’s proposed $29.4 billion budget n Support job creation and job training reduction rotunda against legislation that would strip workers’ would make financial transactions made on protect older and vulnerable Pennsylvanians on the House floor with fellow lawmakers Pam Snyder and Tim an employment center and a variety n n rights. The rally was packed literally to the rafters with of key state resources, and my offices Proposed legislation to crack down on elder Proposed legislation to prevent elder abuse Main District Office behalf of an incapacitated individual through from abuse. Briggs. At right, budget discussions continue with state Sen. abuse in thefts of prescription meds via power of attorney workers concerned about proposals in Harrisburg that are available for any questions you Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, a power of attorney agreement to be more would harm family income and budgets. Daylin Leach and state Rep. Scott Conklin. n Oppose privatization of Pennsylvania Lottery n Prime sponsor of National Epilepsy may have. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday readily used as evidence. n Support property tax reform Awareness Month legislation All the best, n Support adequate funding of public schools n Prime sponsor of Leukemia/Light The Night 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and higher education legislation Rep. Bizzarro pans governor’s budget proposal n Support community involvement and n Prime sponsor of legislation that would allow Peninsula Plaza Lighting the night community service private companies to administer the road- 1101 Peninsula Drive, Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed state budget is more of an election- Pennsylvania’s economic climate and ability to compete in the global n Support child protective services test portion of driver license examinations, Suite 209 As honorary chairman of the Sept. 19 “Light the Night” walk at Jerry Uht year ploy than a credible fiscal plan for Pennsylvania. marketplace. Park in Erie, I was elated to help raise more than $100,000 for leukemia Ryan Bizzarro establishing a public-private partnership Erie, PA 16505 Despite the fact that the governor proposed an increase to special The state is among the worst in the nation in job creation under this (814) 835-2880 and lymphoma research. Last year, the state House of Representatives education and a few other education-related appropriations, it was governor, ranking 48th among all states in job creation and 41st unanimously approved my House Resolution 403 to spotlight support and disappointing when he decided to offer only modest increases to among all states in projected job growth. Unfortunately, the governor Fax: (814) 835-2885 certain programs while excluding others. His plan will not begin to offered little to reverse this At left, state Rep. Ted Harhai and I welcome state Fire Commissioner recognize September as “Light the Night Walk Month” in Pennsylvania. undo the harms his past policies have inflicted on Pennsylvania. damage. Standing up for safety Ed Mann to a briefing I sponsored for fire, police and emergency personnel. The session focused on financial assistance for our Satellite Office The proposed funding will do little to address the 20,000 education While states surrounding volunteer first responders and was held in November at the Westlake jobs lost, the widespread property tax increases and the countless Pennsylvania are showing Fire Department Social Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays lost opportunities. Obviously, the governor is making no effort to budget surpluses and recovering Hall. Earlier this year, I was restore the massive cuts he made to colleges and universities. economies, Pennsylvania faces proud to announce that fire McKean Township Municipal Bldg. a $1.4 billion budget deficit and companies and volunteer 9231 Edinboro Road The governor’s budget proposals come at the expense of the state’s little hope on the horizon from ambulance squads in Erie McKean, PA 16426 retirement systems, increasing the debt by $13 billion over the the governor. After three years next three decades and putting the burden on the backs of future County were approved to (814) 476-7414 of disappointment, it’s time for I believe the governor’s receive more than $420,000 generations. change in Pennsylvania. The proposed budget lacks from the Pennsylvania Fire Website: It is this kind of irresponsibility that got us into a hole in the first place. legislature is an independent initiatives to move Pennsylvania Company and Volunteer Simply put, this is a cut-and-spend budget. branch of government and forward, especially on the Ambulance Service grant www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro does not have to pass what the critical issues of job creation program. The biggest disappointment was the lack of a game plan to improve governor proposes. and public education. State Representative Edinboro, Washington Ryan A. Bizzarro State Representative P.O. Box 202003 Township joining the Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 3rd Legislative District Ryan A. Come December, the 3rd Legislative District that I now represent will have a new look. Edinboro and Washington Township will join UPMC/Highmark town hall the district. I joined other area lawmakers to serve as host for a town Bizzarro WINTER/spring edition The changes are coming because the hall meeting in February to discuss House Bills 1621 and state constitution requires that 1622, which would protect patient access and choice in 3rd Legislative District WWW.PAHOUSE.COM/bizzarro the health care marketplace. The bills were introduced legislative districts be redrawn by state Reps. Jim Christiana and Dan Frankel, who every 10 years to reflect participated in the town hall. It is vital that our hospitals population shifts and to ensure are open to everyone, regardless of the insurance card accurate distribution of state and they carry, especially in local UPMC and Highmark service federal money. areas. The sponsors of the town hall are determined to keep the public informed on the issue. lpo.kaf.0314 Most of the current 3rd Legislative fighting for you District will not be affected by the changes. Remaining in the As the attack on the middle class district will be McKean Township Committees Caucus Member State Representative Rep. Bizzarro takes stand and McKean Borough, as well as Aging and Older Adult Services Northwest Delegation, treasurer continues, Ryan Bizzarro is Districts 2 through 24 in Millcreek (Appointed to Subcommittee Alternative Energy Ryan A. against elder abuse Township, with the exception of on Programs and Benefits) Bipartisan Reform Bizzarro I have introduced two bills aimed at protecting Amazingly, current law does not enable fighting back in Harrisburg District 21. Veterans Affairs and Cancer a growing segment of Pennsylvania’s investigators to petition courts to secure such Emergency Preparedness Early Childhood The changes do not affect your (Democratic secretary) Capitol Office: population, its senior citizens. financial documentation if an older adult is township, borough or school Firefighters & Emergency unable to provide their consent because of Services My House Bill 2006 takes aim at the district affiliation. Again, the Gaming Oversight 27B East Wing their incapacitation. Homelessness increasing thefts of prescription medications transition will take effect in Policy P.O. Box 202003 Oil & Gas from older adults. The legislation would H.B. 2007 also would insert into power of December 2014. Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003 PA Legislative Sportsmen’s create new categories of theft offenses – and attorney documents a warning that a failure to No matter the changes, I remain (717) 772-2297 create mandatory minimum sentences – for comply with the documents’ directives could committed to providing the best of PA State System of Higher Education Fax: (717) 780-4767 those convicted of stealing, extorting or result in criminal charges. service to ALL citizens. My legislative Legislative Insights deceiving seniors of their medications. website, www.pahouse.net/Bizzarro, Both bills are before the House Judiciary n Opposed massive increase in gasoline tax n Support middle-income student debt I joined lawmakers in January for a rally in the Capitol features news releases and links to district Office: The second measure, House Bill 2007, Committee for consideration and would help At left, I discuss the governor’s proposed $29.4 billion budget n Support job creation and job training reduction rotunda against legislation that would strip workers’ would make financial transactions made on protect older and vulnerable Pennsylvanians on the House floor with fellow lawmakers Pam Snyder and Tim an employment center and a variety n n rights. The rally was packed literally to the rafters with of key state resources, and my offices Proposed legislation to crack down on elder Proposed legislation to prevent elder abuse Main District Office behalf of an incapacitated individual through from abuse. Briggs. At right, budget discussions continue with state Sen. abuse in thefts of prescription meds via power of attorney workers concerned about proposals in Harrisburg that are available for any questions you Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, a power of attorney agreement to be more would harm family income and budgets. Daylin Leach and state Rep. Scott Conklin. n Oppose privatization of Pennsylvania Lottery n Prime sponsor of National Epilepsy may have. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday readily used as evidence. n Support property tax reform Awareness Month legislation All the best, n Support adequate funding of public schools n Prime sponsor of Leukemia/Light The Night 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and higher education legislation Rep. Bizzarro pans governor’s budget proposal n Support community involvement and n Prime sponsor of legislation that would allow Peninsula Plaza Lighting the night community service private companies to administer the road- 1101 Peninsula Drive, Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed state budget is more of an election- Pennsylvania’s economic climate and ability to compete in the global n Support child protective services test portion of driver license examinations, Suite 209 As honorary chairman of the Sept. 19 “Light the Night” walk at Jerry Uht year ploy than a credible fiscal plan for Pennsylvania. marketplace. Park in Erie, I was elated to help raise more than $100,000 for leukemia Ryan Bizzarro establishing a public-private partnership Erie, PA 16505 Despite the fact that the governor proposed an increase to special The state is among the worst in the nation in job creation under this (814) 835-2880 and lymphoma research. Last year, the state House of Representatives education and a few other education-related appropriations, it was governor, ranking 48th among all states in job creation and 41st unanimously approved my House Resolution 403 to spotlight support and disappointing when he decided to offer only modest increases to among all states in projected job growth. Unfortunately, the governor Fax: (814) 835-2885 certain programs while excluding others. His plan will not begin to offered little to reverse this At left, state Rep. Ted Harhai and I welcome state Fire Commissioner recognize September as “Light the Night Walk Month” in Pennsylvania. undo the harms his past policies have inflicted on Pennsylvania. damage. Standing up for safety Ed Mann to a briefing I sponsored for fire, police and emergency personnel. The session focused on financial assistance for our Satellite Office The proposed funding will do little to address the 20,000 education While states surrounding volunteer first responders and was held in November at the Westlake jobs lost, the widespread property tax increases and the countless Pennsylvania are showing Fire Department Social Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays lost opportunities. Obviously, the governor is making no effort to budget surpluses and recovering Hall. Earlier this year, I was restore the massive cuts he made to colleges and universities. economies, Pennsylvania faces proud to announce that fire McKean Township Municipal Bldg. a $1.4 billion budget deficit and companies and volunteer 9231 Edinboro Road The governor’s budget proposals come at the expense of the state’s little hope on the horizon from ambulance squads in Erie McKean, PA 16426 retirement systems, increasing the debt by $13 billion over the the governor. After three years next three decades and putting the burden on the backs of future County were approved to (814) 476-7414 of disappointment, it’s time for I believe the governor’s receive more than $420,000 generations. change in Pennsylvania. The proposed budget lacks from the Pennsylvania Fire Website: It is this kind of irresponsibility that got us into a hole in the first place. legislature is an independent initiatives to move Pennsylvania Company and Volunteer Simply put, this is a cut-and-spend budget. branch of government and forward, especially on the Ambulance Service grant www.pahouse.com/Bizzarro does not have to pass what the critical issues of job creation program. The biggest disappointment was the lack of a game plan to improve governor proposes. and public education.