After 100 days of Senate Republicans putting politics ahead of people and refusing to negotiate in good faith on a state budget, we’ve had enough.

On Wednesday, I was proud to once again cast my vote for a state budget that demonstrates an ability to govern through thoughtful compromise.

The first bipartisan budget plan the House sent to the Senate (H.B. 1330) on July 14 was met with silence. On Wednesday, House Democrats again raised our voices and our votes, demanding that Senate leaders take this seriously.

And it is serious. Schools, counties, and organizations—like rape crisis centers and Head Start programs—are all feeling the effects of Senate inaction. Many have been forced to cut services or take out loans to cover expenses that should be paid for with state funding.

This isn’t just about politics, it’s about people. It’s about essential services, public schools, and community organizations that can’t wait any longer for the funding they rely on.

What the Senate is doing isn’t governing—it’s weakness.

Please join me in calling on Senate Republican leaders to end their political games and pass the House budget—one that funds schools and services, does not increase taxes, and is built on thoughtful compromise and a commitment to govern.

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman and Appropriations Chair Scott Martin’s contact information can be found here, let’s urge them to act.

But passing the budget wasn’t all we did this week; we also passed bills this week designed to help you:

We’re protecting workers by allowing them to collect unemployment compensation benefits if their unemployment is due to a stoppage of work because of a labor dispute (HB 145).

We’re supporting safe school infrastructure by creating a school facilities inventory within the PA Department of Education (HB 1701).

And we’re modernizing our state liquor laws and supporting businesses by allowing businesses with liquor licenses to have premixed cocktails on tap, just like beer (HB 1702).

They are now moving to the Senate for consideration.

At the Capitol, we turn the fountain pink every October to raise awareness about breast cancer. Mammograms are the easiest and most effective way to detect breast cancer early and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the body.

I joined my colleagues on the House Floor wearing pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We also held an emotional press conference where both advocates and survivors alike shared their stories. They advocated for better access to care, for early detection, and for expanded research.

By raising awareness and promoting regular mammograms, we can—and will—save lives.

On Wednesday, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at the Capitol!

I had a great time honoring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic Americans in Pennsylvania and beyond!

My office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13 to observe Indigenous Peoples’/ Columbus Day. We will reopen for our regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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.

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. 

We’re bringing services right to your doorstep! On Monday, November 3, 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, November 3

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

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 monthly coffee session is coming up! Join me on November 13 for some great coffee and a chance to chat. I'm happy to discuss resources, share information, and talk about civic engagement, community, and local opportunities. I hope to see you there! 

Date: Thursday, November 13

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

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