What to Know About the 2026/27 State Budget

I am happy to share that I negotiated a bipartisan budget that delivers for families, seniors, students and communities without raising taxes.  

Here are a few ways this budget benefits you and your family:  

• Empowers our students with the resources they deserve through record funding for The School District of Philadelphia and William Penn School District 
• Continues putting money back into the pockets of nearly 950,000 families through the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit
• Makes our neighborhoods safer by increasing funding for Violence Intervention Programs and Rape Crisis Centers
• Invests in our workforce by increasing funding for Career and Technical Education by $10 million and small businesses by investing nearly $24 million to help our Historically Disadvantaged Small Businesses 
• Gives a much-deserved cost of living increase to retired public servants like teachers and firefighters 

TOMORROW: Free Food at my District Office

My office, in partnership with Rep. Amen Brown’s office, Caring for Friends, and Sharing Excess, will be giving out free, healthy food on July 17, from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. or while supplies last. All are welcome! 

?? Friday, July 17, 2026 ? 12PM-2PM 
?? 149 S. 60th St., Philadelphia 

Celebrating Seniors with Free Food and Health Screenings

My office is hosting a free senior appreciation fair to say thank you to our wisest neighbors on Friday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Friendship Circle Senior Center at 1515 Lansdowne Ave. Attendees can get free health screenings, get help from my staff on any government-related matters and enjoy free lunch.  

?? Friday, July 24, 2026 ? 11AM-2PM 
?? Friendship Circle Senior Center, 1515 Lansdowne Ave., Darby 

Free Community Cookout

I am partnering with Senator Anthony H. Williams for a free community cookout on July 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 61st and Baltimore. Join us for food, games, music and fun for the whole family!   

?? Saturday, July 25, 2026 ? 10AM-7PM 
?? S. 61st Street and Baltimore Avenue

Community Day with Open Door Mission True Light Church

Join me for a day of community connection in partnership with Open Door Mission True Light Church, Rep. Regina Young and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier! There will be food, fellowship and plenty of fun from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Richard Allen Prep Charter School.  

?? Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 ? 11AM-3PM 
?? Richard Allen Prep Charter School  
Lindbergh Blvd. between S. 57th and 58th Sts. 

Volunteer Opportunity Available to Maintain SNAP Benefits

Last year, the Trump administration implemented work requirements for SNAP recipients that caused many people to lose their benefits. The Community Health Volunteer Corps wants to remind community members it has a volunteer program that allows participants to meet the requirements to quality for SNAP benefits by educating people about the risks of hypertension and how to stay healthy. You can find more information here.