Dear Neighbor,

I was proud to vote for the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit this week! Under this bill, more than a million working Pennsylvanians could receive up to $2,300 back in their pockets during tax time.

That’s real money to spend how YOU want. This is money for new school clothes, to help pay for day care, for a new set of tires for the car, for that long-overdue family weekend getaway – for whatever you want or need to spend it on.

I voted to give back $600 million of the people’s money to the people. Now, it’s up to the state Senate to do the right thing and pass the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.

This week, I joined my fellow lawmakers and advocates to rally for immigrant rights on the front steps of the state Capitol. I proudly stand with those who have come to America seeking the freedom and opportunity to control their destiny.

It was my pleasure to host students from William Penn School District’s Superintendent’s Student Leadership Advisory Council and Superintendent Dr. Eric Becoats to the House Floor!

This week, my colleges in the House passed H.B. 1200, also known as the Cannabis Health and Safety Act. Under this bill, we’re treating adults like adults in Pennsylvania.

Right now, people in Delaware County are either traveling to other states to legally buy adult-use cannabis or they’re risking their health and risking arrest by going to one of the unregulated vape or smoke shops.

It’s time for PA to join the modern world and legalize adult-use cannabis – but do it in the best way possible, learning from what other states have done and innovating a way to have the Keystone State lead the way!

The Cannabis Health & Safety Act gets it done and will generate more than $2.2 billion of revenue in the first two years and steady revenue for years to come to help pay for the things PA needs.

Instead of a smoke or vape shop on every corner, we’ll have a publicly owned, publicly accountable system that uses our existing Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores as the retail shops. Sales are strictly limited to adults 21+, advertising is regulated, and kid-friendly packaging is banned.

We’ll also have locally owned-and-operated small businesses for on-site consumption, make sure people are protected if they choose adult-use cannabis, and trust our police to determine impairment.

It’s time for a serious, controlled plan to bring us into the modern world! The bill now moves to the Senate before it can go to Gov. Shapiro’s desk. Urge our PA Senators to do the right thing and pass this bill!

This week, my House Democratic colleagues and I passed several important bills that will help our neighbors and improve our communities:

We updated the state’s Equal Pay Law to prohibit employers from paying workers less because of their gender, race or ethnicity and protect employees from retaliation in any wage discrimination matters. (HB 630)

We protected tenants by requiring landlords to pay displaced tenants a relocation payment equal to six months’ rent if the rental property has code violations that require the condemnation of the property, or the property is deemed unfit for human habitation. (HB 734)

We supported veterans by expanding the Pennsylvania National Guard incentive program to include chaplains, health care officers, JAG officers, and medical officers (HB 1102) and by requiring the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to oversee the design of a “veteran-owned business” logo and issue licenses for use by veteran-owned businesses. (HB 993)

We protected consumers by prohibiting fees for consumers who choose to pay by mail or receive a paper bill. (HB 81)

We protected our health care workers by creating the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act, which requires a health facility to establish protocols and guidance on programs to prevent workplace violence. (HB 926)

I had a great time this weekend at the Delco Environmental Fair! We talked about sustainability, clean energy and how we can all protect our environment

Keep an eye on your mailbox -- 40,000 Pennsylvanians are receiving letters this week as part of the PA Money Match program, which returns unclaimed property worth $500 or less automatically. Confirm your address, and you could receive a check in about 45 days!

Visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property or contact my office for help searching for other unclaimed funds of yours PA Treasury may be holding in safekeeping --  the average claim is worth over $1,000!

Join me to access state programs and services all this spring! Please RSVP for all events at (484) 200-1563 or by emailing RepBoyd@pahouse.net.

My Clifton Heights Office will be open for extended hours from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to better serve constituents in the district. Call 484-200-1563 for more information.

Join me and my office for a Mental Health Fair. Along with community partners, my office will share resources for mental health services and provide state services.

Date: Wednesday, May 28

Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: Collingdale Municipal Building Gym, 800 MacDade Blvd., Collingdale PA 19023

We’re bringing services right to your doorstep! On June 2, you can visit us at Collingdale Borough Hall during our mobile office hours. Stop by to learn about all the amazing resources available to you!

Date: Monday, June 2

Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Location: Collingdale Borough Hall, 800 MacDade Blvd., Collingdale, PA 19023

Learn what it takes to clear your record of certain offenses in Pennsylvania.

Date: Tuesday, June 10

Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: John McBlain Community Center, 210 Shisler Ave., Aldan PA 19018

Make a note for my next monthly coffee session! Join me on June 12 for some great coffee and a chance to chat. I’m happy to discuss resources, information, civic engagement, community and local opportunities. I hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, June 12

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: 6 S. Springfield Road, Clifton Heights, PA 19018

For more information on this event or any government-related questions, contact my office at 484-200-1563.

Pennsylvania State Capitol
106-A East Wing

PO Box 202163
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2163
(717) 783-8099

District Office

6 S. Springfield Rd.

Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(484) 200-8262