We are entering our fourth month without a state budget, which is hurting our schools, counties, and state services. The budget needs to be passed before our county government is forced to make tough decisions about whether some services will be reduced—or worse, stopped altogether.

Tell Senate Republican leadership that enough is enough: it’s time to pass a commonsense budget that provides fair funding for every Pennsylvanian.

In the meantime, we are still passing bills in the House. This week, we approved several important measures that will help our neighbors and strengthen our communities:

We protected consumers by requiring disclosure of flood-related risk factors during the homebuying process (HB 1704); requiring companies that collect personal information electronically to take steps to protect that data from breaches (HB 997); establishing the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Program (HB 589); and giving consumers rights when it comes to their personal data and requiring certain businesses to protect consumer privacy and limit the collection of consumer data (HB 78).

We’re also protecting communities by closing loopholes in our law to expand background checks for purchases of long guns (HB 1593).

I attended a press conference on Monday to recognize National Diaper Need Awareness Week. As a mom myself, I am all too familiar with the need for an endless supply of diapers.

Reportedly, one in two U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy.

For older adults, the need is just as urgent. Adult incontinence products can cost up to $1,000 annually and are not covered by Medicare or many private insurance plans. According to the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank, adult diapers cost nearly three times more than infant diapers, placing a significant strain on seniors with low or fixed incomes.

Clean diapers and undergarments should be considered a necessity—no child or adult should go without them. My office is accepting diaper donations to support families in need, and we’re also highlighting additional organizations that accept donations:

• Maternity Care Coalition: Donate | Maternity Care Coalition
• Mitzvah Circle: Donate Items - Mitzvah Circle
• Cradles to Crayons: Items We Accept - Cradles to Crayons

PennDOT is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through October 31.

During this period, you may submit proposals that offer innovative approaches for delivering transportation projects across all modes, including roads, bridges, rail, aviation, and ports. Proposals may also include more efficient models for managing existing transportation-related services and programs.

If you’re interested in submitting a project proposal, head here.

To celebrate the birth of our nation, each year through 2026, the Revolutionary Reads committee chooses a book examining some aspect of the American Revolution era to be the Community Read.

This year the committee has chosen The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution by Zara Anishanslin, my University of Delaware classmate and friend. I will join Zara on Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Widener University to moderate a discussion between readers.  

Zara’s book follows an unusual cohort of London-based artists—men and women, Black and white—who promoted the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War, risking their livelihoods and reputations to defy the British Empire.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, visit https://www.delcolibraries.org/revolutionary-reads.

My team and I are ready to help you with a range of services, including filing for your Property Tax/Rent Rebate, help with PennDOT, and unemployment services.

Please stop by my Clifton Heights office (6 S. Springfield Road, Unit A), call us at (484) 200-1563, or email RepBoyd@pahouse.net to learn more about the services we offer and get started!

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

We’re bringing services right to your doorstep! On October 6, 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, October 6

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

My monthly coffee session is coming up! Join me on October 9 for some great coffee and a chance to chat. I’d be happy to discuss resources, share information, and talk about civic engagement, community, and local opportunities. I hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, October 9

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

My Clifton Heights Office will be open for extended hours from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 15 to better serve constituents in the district. Call (484) 200-1563 for more information. 

My Food Distribution Event with Sharing Express and Upper Darby Councilperson Myron McNeely is Wednesday, November 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Stop by Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Company (323 Edmonds Ave., Drexel Hill) for food and fresh produce.

To register, please call my office at 484-200-1563. Please bring your own bag!

Date: Wednesday, November 12

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: 323 Edmonds Ave., Drexel Hill, 19026

My office is partnering with Boy Scouts Troop 111 for a Food Drive! We’re accepting donations November 14 and 17 at 6 South Springfield Road Unit A, Clifton Heights.

The Boy Scouts will be hosting a drive thru/drop off lane on Nov. 15 at the Clifton Heights Borough Hall Parking Lot from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

My office is hosting a Veterans Luncheon on Nov. 20 to thank all veterans and their sacrifices to protect our nation! Reserve your seat today by calling 484-200-1563.

Date: Thursday, November 20

Time: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: 323 Edmonds Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026

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