Pa. House Judiciary Committee advances key measures to protect health privacy, reproductive rights and public safety

(Oct 22, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee today held a public hearing on a proposed state constitutional amendment (H.B.1957), followed by a voting meeting to advance significant women’s health measures designed to protect medical privacy, strengthen reproductive freedom and safeguard health care providers and patients from out-of-state interference. The committee heard testimony from advocates, medical professionals and policy experts on H.B. 1957, which would enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution, and the members voted on other women’s health legislation, including the following House bills sponsored by Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chair Mary Jo Daley and state Rep. Melissa Shusterman . H.B. 1640 – Would protect health care records related to reproductive services from disclosure in Pennsylvania civil and criminal actions or investigations, ensuring patient confidentiality. H.B. 1641 – Would instruct insurance companies to not take adverse action against health care providers that offer reproductive services to out-of-state residents. H.B. 1643 – Would prohibit Pennsylvania courts from enforcing judgments from other states in cases involving reproductive health care services, preserving Pennsylvania’s legal independence. H.B. 1966 – Would prohibit Pennsylvania courts from cooperating with out-of-state civil and criminal cases involving reproductive Read more

 

Statement on the Tragic Loss of Kada Scott

(Oct 20, 2025)

Upper Darby, Oct. 20 -- State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, released the following statement today after human female remains believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott, a Philadelphia woman who has been missing for two weeks, were found Saturday evening: “As communities across the greater Philadelphia region waited, watched and prayed for the safe return of a beautiful young woman , the heartbreaking news confirming that remains found were those of Kada Scott has left us all grieving. “With deepest sadness, I extend my condolences to Kada’s family, friends and all who searched tirelessly and held onto hope that she would be found alive. “As a mother of a Penn State graduate, this loss feels both familiar and profoundly personal. Kada was young, accomplished and full of promise; her life was just beginning, only to be tragically cut short. “Her passing underscores the urgent need to strengthen our response when people go missing, especially young Black women and girls, whose cases too often fail to receive the same level of urgency and public attention. “Here in Pennsylvania, House Bill 434 , re-introduced in January 2025, provides for the implementation of the Ebony Alert system, a coordinated alert mechanism that notifies the community when a young Black girl or woman between the ages of 12 and 25 goes missing. “This same bill was previously introduced Read more

 

E-Blast: Important SNAP Changes & the second anniversary of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus

(Oct 17, 2025)

E-Blast: Important SNAP Changes & the second anniversary of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus Read more

 

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

(Oct 16, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Fish and Boat Commission: Boating Facility Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and non-profit organizations, including land trusts, conservancies, and watershed associations. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities Funds: Funds available may be adjusted by the commission and priority is given to projects with more than the required 50% match. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 More information: PFBC Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible. Read more

 

E-Blast: PA Budget Update, Addressing Infant Mortality, and more

(Oct 10, 2025)

E-Blast: PA Budget Update, Addressing Infant Mortality, and more Read more

 

House adopts two Curry resolutions highlighting infant mortality crisis, pedestrian safety

(Oct 09, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Oct. 9 – Two resolutions introduced by state Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, were adopted by the PA House this week to drive awareness of the infant mortality crisis and recognize the importance of pedestrian safety. The first, H.R. 298, recognizes September 2025 as “Infant Mortality Awareness Month” in PA, a tribute to the six out of every 1,000 Pennsylvania-born babies who died before their first birthday in 2023. In Delaware County, the infant mortality rate jumped more than 35% between 2021 and 2022, with Black infants dying at significantly higher rates than white infants. These deaths were largely caused by complications of premature birth, low birth weight, and respiratory distress. Six other PA counties qualify as maternal care deserts, areas with no hospitals providing obstetric services, no birthing centers, and no OB/GYNs or certified midwives. Estimates suggest nearly 105,000 women of reproductive age live in areas without access to maternity care. “The infant mortality crisis is growing,” said Curry. “And restricted access to healthcare facilities and doctors, misinformation from the federal level about scientifically-backed medical interventions – all of these things stand to make the infant mortality crisis much worse.” The second resolution, H.R. 319, recognizes October 2025 as “National Pedestrian Read more

 

E-Blast: Back at the Capitol this week for fall voting sessions

(Oct 03, 2025)

E-Blast: Back at the Capitol this week for fall voting sessions Read more

 

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

(Oct 02, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Farm-to-School Grant Program Who May Apply: A school district, school, charter school, private school or center with prekindergarten classes, kindergarten classes, elementary classes or middle school classes through the eighth grade that participates in a Federal child nutrition program Use: To educate prekindergartners through eighth graders and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods and to increase awareness of agriculture in this Commonwealth Funds: Up to $500,000 is expected to be available for the program Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 More information: PDA Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school Read more

 

Community Baby Shower

(Oct 01, 2025)

Hosted by Rep. Gina Curry and Sen. Tim Kearney Read more

 

E-Blast: TOMORROW! Meet us on the field for Inspi-HER’d 2025!

(Sep 26, 2025)

E-Blast: TOMORROW! Meet us on the field for Inspi-HER’d 2025! Read more

 

E-Blast: Infant and Maternal Health and an Around the District Update

(Sep 19, 2025)

E-Blast: Infant and Maternal Health and an Around the District Update Read more

 

Testifiers detail harrowing statistics of maternal and infant mortality rates in PA

(Sep 18, 2025)

An ongoing health care crisis in Pennsylvania is resulting in hundreds of mothers and infants dying each year during pregnancy or in the first months following birth. Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County, convened a PA House Majority Policy Committee hearing Thursday to find answers and hear from experts about what can be done to improve health outcomes for all. Read more

 

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

(Sep 16, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Who May Apply: A person may apply to the Department for a grant for an eligible project in an urban municipality. Use: To improve urban agricultural infrastructure in an urban area, improve or facilitate the aggregation of agricultural products in an urban area, entail the sharing of resources among urban agricultural entities or community organizations, and/or support community development in the project area. Funds: $500,000 is expected to be available contingent on the 2025-26 budget. Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 More information: Pennsylvania Bulletin PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary Read more

 

E-Blast: SEPTA restores routes, upcoming office closures, and my Inspi-HER'd event for girls

(Sep 12, 2025)

SEPTA restores routes, upcoming office closures, and my Inspi-HER'd event for girls Read more

 

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

(Sep 05, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Office of the Budget: Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Who May Apply: Applicants must have been previously itemized in a Capital Budget Project Itemization Act. Use: Applicants can use funds for the purposes prescribed in the Capital Budget Project Itemization Act. Funds: Varied. Application Deadline: September 23, 2025 More information: OB website Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their behalf. Use: Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. Funds: The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest. Grant requests must be at a minimum $25,000 and no more than $1,000,000. Application Deadline: November 30, 2025 More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Agriculture and Youth Organization Grant Program Who May Apply: Agriculture and youth organizations, Read more

 

E-Blast: Get geared up for Inspi-HER'd, my annual event for girls!

(Sep 05, 2025)

E-Blast: Get geared up for Inspi-HER'd, my annual event for girls! Read more

 

E-Blast: SEPTA route changes in our district, potential SNAP changes, and more

(Aug 29, 2025)

E-Blast: SEPTA route changes in our district, potential SNAP changes, and more Read more

 

E-Blast: My new maternal legislation, back-to-school events, and more!

(Aug 22, 2025)

E-Blast: My new maternal legislation, back-to-school events, and more! Read more

 

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

(Aug 19, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Small Business Advantage Grant Program Who May Apply: Pennsylvania-based small businesses Use: Adopt processes or acquire equipment which results in energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection. Funds: Funding can range from 50% or $7,500 (whichever is less) up to 80% or $12,000 (whichever is less) and will vary depending on environmental impact and project location. A total of $1 million is available in this round of funding. Application Deadline: March 13, 2026, or whenever funds are exhausted. More information: DEP website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce Read more

 

E-Blast: Another transit funding bill, Adagio health awards and upcoming events

(Aug 15, 2025)

This week, my House colleagues and I voted to fund transit for the fifth time this year. We have provided the state Senate with yet another option in these well overdue negotiations. We continue to answer their demands with an additional $325 million for roads and bridges across PA, without raising a cent in taxes. H.B. 1788 also address every concern bought by the other chamber. We have presented the Senate with a multitude of options to fund mass transit from SEPTA, to PRT, and all the trains, buses, and trolleys in between. Read more

 

Pa. House Judiciary Committee advances key measures to protect health privacy, reproductive rights and public safety
Oct 22, 2025

Statement on the Tragic Loss of Kada Scott
Oct 20, 2025

E-Blast: Important SNAP Changes & the second anniversary of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus
Oct 17, 2025

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

E-Blast: PA Budget Update, Addressing Infant Mortality, and more
Oct 10, 2025

House adopts two Curry resolutions highlighting infant mortality crisis, pedestrian safety
Oct 09, 2025

E-Blast: Back at the Capitol this week for fall voting sessions
Oct 03, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 02, 2025

Community Baby Shower
Oct 01, 2025

E-Blast: TOMORROW! Meet us on the field for Inspi-HER’d 2025!
Sep 26, 2025

E-Blast: Infant and Maternal Health and an Around the District Update
Sep 19, 2025

Testifiers detail harrowing statistics of maternal and infant mortality rates in PA
Sep 18, 2025

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

E-Blast: SEPTA restores routes, upcoming office closures, and my Inspi-HER'd event for girls
Sep 12, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Sep 05, 2025

E-Blast: Get geared up for Inspi-HER'd, my annual event for girls!
Sep 05, 2025

E-Blast: SEPTA route changes in our district, potential SNAP changes, and more
Aug 29, 2025

E-Blast: My new maternal legislation, back-to-school events, and more!
Aug 22, 2025

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

E-Blast: Another transit funding bill, Adagio health awards and upcoming events
Aug 15, 2025