After a long summer and fall, Pennsylvania finally has a 2025-26 state budget!

This Wednesday, we were called back to Harrisburg to vote on and deliver a balanced, bipartisan budget that works for you. While it isn’t perfect, I made sure the budget I supported helps you pay your bills and manage the rising costs of everyday essentials, supports our public schools and senior residents, and keeps our economy growing.

It does all this and more without increasing costs for you. There’s no tax increase for you to shoulder.

Governor Shapiro signed off on the budget Wednesday afternoon, making it official and setting us back on the road forward.

After checking out the budget details below, read on for a look at:

• Next week’s events focusing on youth homelessness
• Our successful Winter Resource Fair
• Our upcoming Winter Open House
• Events in the community

Thank you for your trust in me and my team! We’re always here for you.

In Service,

Gina H. Curry

Funding Delaware County’s Public Schools

The approved budget provides more than $100 million in additional basic education funding and a $40 million increase for special education funding across all public schools. It also designates $125 million in grant funding for school facility improvements and $25 million for the Solar for Schools program — two grant opportunities that school districts can apply for to make their buildings safer, more modern, and more energy-efficient.

The direct impact on Delco public schools?

• A $10 million increase for Upper Darby School District and
• A $10.6 million increase for the William Penn School District

Caring for our Seniors

This plan includes a $750 million increase for Medical Assistance Managed Care, ensuring our senior residents have access to medical services and supportive care.

Supporting Quality Childcare

We’re bolstering childcare centers throughout the state by investing $25 million into recruiting and retaining workers who have your child’s best interest at heart.

Putting Money Back in Your Pocket

The budget plan also includes a Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit worth 10% of your federal Earned Income Tax Credit. For most people, this means receiving between $200 and $1,000 back when you file your local taxes.

Next Tuesday, Nov. 18, join us at the state Capitol or via livestream to show support for youth experiencing homelessness. We’ll be hosting two events during the day:

• A 1 p.m. news conference featuring remarks from me, Rep. Smith-Wade-El, as well as representatives from
  • The School District of Lancaster, Families in Transition Team
  • Valley Youth House
  • The Homeless Children’s Education Fund
• A 3 p.m. Fireside Chat with panelists from the above-named organizations discussing strategies and community investments needed to address youth homelessness in greater detail. The conversation will be moderated by Sonia Pitzi, Director of Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12, New Oxford.

You can livestream the news conference here and the fireside chat here.

This Tuesday communities nationwide honored our veterans for their service and dedication to country over self. Freedom isn’t free, and without our veterans we wouldn’t live each day with the freedoms they fought to protect.

I celebrated this year by attending the 11th Annual Freedom Medal Award Dinner hosted by the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association and the Delaware County Council, where I honored veteran and Upper Darby resident, Tien-Dat Vu. I celebrated my constituents and all of the medal winners for their service. 

At the dinner, I sat and talked with Mrs. de Botton, wife of the late Claude de Botton. Together, the de Bottons built a legacy in Delaware County, and Mr. de Botton's vision honored and supported veterans with the development of the Delaware County Veterans Memorial. 

If you or a veteran you know needs assistance, give our office a call at (610) 259-7016 to hear about the state services and programs we have to support our veterans here in Delaware County.

Great weather, amazing volunteers, and happy families made our Winter Resource Fair a success! Many of you received much-needed winter items — coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and more — along with valuable state and community resources.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Cradles to Crayons, Aetna, PECO, and Sun East Credit Union. We extend our deepest gratitude to our friends at the Lansdowne Y and Barclay Hair & Wig, who joined us with additional coats, hats, and cute winter accessories. Shout-out to the Upper Darby Fire Department and all our partner organizations for bringing much-needed services, programs, and resources to the 164th Legislative District.

We distributed over 500 coats and accessories due to the terrific effort of our volunteers!

Thursday, December 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry – Our Annual Winter Open House

Rep. Curry’s District Office

The year is drawing to a close, and I’d love nothing more than to get to know more of you as community members, neighbors, and friends. Join us at my district office on December 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for “Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry,” my annual Winter Open House. Stop by to enjoy sweet treats and cocoa, meet me and my team, and don’t forget to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program before its December 31 deadline. I hope to see you there!

Saturday, November 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lansdowne Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

30 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne

Saturday, December 6

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., ages 16-26
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., ages 27-54

Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar by Cheng’s Martial Arts

1500 Garrett Road, Suite A2, Upper Darby

RSVP required using QR code below.

Ongoing

Holiday Book Drive 2025 by Delco Book Bank and Murphy’s Giving Market

Drop off locations include

• Office of Rep. Gina Curry, 1500 Garrett Rd., Upper Darb
• Office of Rep. Heather Boyd, 6 S. Springfield Rd., Clifton Heights
• Moore Books, 28 West Eagle Rd., Havertown

Want to stay up to date on all my happenings in Harrisburg, the 164th Legislative District and beyond? Or do you want to get the latest info on our events and office hours? Make sure to follow me on all my social pages using the icons below! 

If you need assistance with any state-related issue, you can reach out to my office.
 

Thank you for letting our team proudly serve you, your families, and the stakeholders in the 164th in East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, Milbourne, and Upper Darby. 

Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more updates and events happening in Harrisburg and the 164th! 

Sincerely,

Pennsylvania State Capitol

25-A East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016