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Senator Hughes Announces Over $1.5M in Apprenticeship Investments for Philadelphia
December 15, 2025 — State Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $1.5M in apprenticeship grants for Philadelphia-area organizations. The grants were awarded by the Department of Labor and Industry, as part of a nearly $4.2 million total investment in advanced manufacturing registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. “Investing in workforce development and apprenticeship opportunities means strengthening our local
Senator Hughes’ Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Bill Moves Forward in the Senate
December 12, 2025 – Harrisburg, PA –This week, Senate Bill 1014, bipartisan legislation prime-sponsored by Senators Vincent Hughes, Steve Santarsiero, and Devlin Robinson, passed the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee with a unanimous vote. The legislation would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt a bell-to-bell policy, prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day. Each individual school district would be responsible for
Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use During School Day Passes Senate Education Committee
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sens. Vince Hughes (D-7), Steve Santarsiero (D-10), and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day. The legislation received unanimous approval. Senate Bill 1014 aims to curb classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing
LIHEAP Applications are Now Open
Eligible individuals and families can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) to receive cash grants to help pay for heating bills.LIHEAP can help renters and homeowners keep their home warm and safe during the coldest seasons. To qualify for LIHEAP in Pennsylvania, you must meet income requirements, which are set based on your household size.
