It was an important week back in Harrisburg. We had major legislation to vote on with a handful of gun-reform bills and we started on some budget bills as well. Read more
We were blessed with yet another beautiful week here in the 164th. Another productive week saw us in the House take a visit to Eddystone and Yeadon! Read more
It feels so great to be back in the district and actively engaging with all of you these past few days. Read more
There was a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for the planned renovation of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Read more
We welcomed May back in session in Harrisburg. We voted on many bills and passed quite a few that will have great impacts on Pennsylvania. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 3 – State Reps. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, and Morgan Cephas, D-Philadelphia, said that they were proud to host Delta Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday. Delta Day is celebrated by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, which was founded in 1913 by 22 collegiate women on the campus of Howard University. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated is one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with predominantly more than 300,000 Black members and more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. The sorority has maintained a commitment to social activism, academic excellence and civic engagement. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated has 29 chapters in Pennsylvania. On Delta Day, members from throughout the commonwealth come to the Capitol to connect with elected officials, advance legislation and serve as a voice for others. “The women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated continue to be magnificent examples of servant-leaders with their commitment to their communities,” Curry said. “That is why I introduced H.R. 100 to recognize and honor the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated on Delta Day.” “This was the first year back after three years of meeting virtually for Delta Days in Harrisburg,” Mayes said. “It was a great opportunity for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated members to come to our Capitol to lead the conversations Read more
As April comes to a close and we welcome the month of May, I am spending time with my colleagues in Harrisburg considering and voting on bills both in committee and on the House floor. Read more
It felt good to get back into the 164th this week. After a brief stop in Washington D.C., I was excited to be back home with all of you as we continue to benefit from this beautiful spring weather! Read more
“Every year, we experience an overwhelming loss in Black maternal mortality and the research shows that we are losing the fight ultimately because of the racial disparities that continue to haunt the very experience that is supposed to bring joy and autonomy,” state Rep. Gina Curry, D-164, of Upper Darby, said. Read more
This was a big week in Harrisburg! We wrapped up our appropriations hearings with the Departments of Human Services, Labor & Industry, Revenue, and Community & Economic Development. Read more
The hearing, led by state Rep. Gina Curry, D-Delaware, who serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, focused on addressing the maternal mortality crisis, which disproportionately affects women and birthing people of color. “This is a very serious conversation,” Curry said. “We have a very serious crisis going on.” Read more
“This is a very serious conversation about a crisis happening across our country and throughout Pennsylvania,” said hearing host Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County. “The purpose of today’s hearing is to shine a light on this issue. We are asking people to listen and take this issue to heart, realize action is needed and make transformation possible. Our end goal is to save lives.” Read more
Can you believe we are already in April? It was nice to welcome the new month with some warmer weather in the 164th District. Read more
“I woke up to the terrible news of this deadly fire in Upper Darby.” Curry said. “My heart aches for the family that lost two children as a result of this tragedy. I am praying for the mother who is suffering from her physical and emotional injuries. I also extend my thanks to the firefighters who responded to the blaze and pray for a quick recovery of the two firefighters who were injured.” Read more
I spent more time in Harrisburg this week for the Appropriation Committee hearings. This concluded week two and the remainder of the hearings will take place during the week of April 10th. Read more
“We can’t and will not ignore this issue,” Curry said. “We have to do better by the mothers, families, and communities in this commonwealth, by continuing to work to bring action and viable solutions that plague the Black community and maternal health. I am determined to work with my colleagues and stakeholders to deliver solution driven legislation and funding to help reverse the terrifying statistics that are on the rise.” Read more
Monday was the first day of the House appropriation hearings! The experience was great. Listening and understanding all of the questions posed to the new Secretary of Education. Read more
After a month of working in Harrisburg, I feel happy to have the opportunity to spend an entire week back in the 164th district office, seeing community members, and kicking off our Senior Tour with a visit to Simpson Gardens to get our seniors form-ready for the tax/rent rebate application submissions! Planning is underway for Black Maternal Health Day at the Capitol in April and working to get our constituents what they need here in the community. Read more
“We are always looking for ways to improve our communities in the 164th, Delaware County and throughout the commonwealth,” Curry said. “With this added boost of state funding, these projects will bring many needed enhancements and upgrades that will increase safety throughout the various corridors that everyone can benefit from.” Read more
UPPER DARBY, March 15 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, will hold a news conference on the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that the state’s educational funding system is unconstitutional at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, on the front steps of Penn Wood High School – Green Avenue Campus, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne . Curry is celebrating the long overdue victory for underfunded school districts both in the 164 th District and across Pennsylvania. She said this landmark decision answers the echoing calls of generations of courageous students and stakeholders who have been heavily invested and dedicated to the WPSD community and to communities across the commonwealth. “This historic acknowledgement is moving us in the right direction to provide better access and equitable fair funding for all children no matter their ZIP code,” Curry said. “I will continue to work to help our children, families and communities to feel heard and valued in this continued fight for fairness and justice in our public education system.” She will be joined by members of the William Penn School District, and Community Stakeholders including: Dr. Eric Becoats – William Penn School District Superintendent. Jennifer Hoff – William Penn School District School Board Director. Paul Vandy & Trinity Giddings – William Penn School District Students. Nicole Miller – William Penn School Read more
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