Another week of session has come and gone with more and more legislation passing through the state House. As always, we are working hard to pass bills that will help all sorts of Pennsylvanians. Here are a few highlights from the week that I wish to share with you. Read more
Tori Bowie’s tragic death shows that a person’s socioeconomic situation does not matter in the maternal mortality crisis plaguing our nation, especially for Black women. When I think about Tori, her birthing journey should not have ended that way. Eclampsia, if it is caught early as preeclampsia, can be treated. It’s time to take all steps necessary to ensure that birthing people have the research, resources and support behind them as they move through their birthing journey. Read more
We kicked off the first week of our many sessions in Harrisburg. The big highlight of the week was the first budget bill that made its way through the House floor. Read more
I hope you took the time to enjoy a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. It felt nice to relax and recharge ahead of what will be a busy month of June. Read more
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
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