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Senator Hughes Applauds Committee Passage of HB2017, Legislation Similar to Senate Bill That Would Protect Minors on Social Media

Harrisburg, PA − March 20, 2024 − Senator Hughes applauded yesterday's passage of HB2017 out the of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee. The legislation proposes similar actions that were included in Senator Hughes and Senator Kristin...

Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Grant OPEN and Accepting Applications

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has announced that the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) has reopened to homeowners struggling as a result of pandemic-related financial hardships. Roughly $92 MILLION is still available for grants...
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Senator Hughes and Pennsylvania Leaders Mark Historic Milestone for PA Public Defense and Criminal Justice

Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2024 − Senator Hughes hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s criminal...
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Fighting for Investments in Teachers!

Senator Hughes recently brought together a large coalition of lawmakers, teachers, students, education leaders, and advocates to talk about teacher shortages and what we can all do to support new and existing teachers.This is a call to action. We need more teachers. -...
Food for the Brain Campaign

Literary Resources for Families

Learn more about our Food for the Brain Campaign and how you can access books and reading materials for students during National Reading Month!
Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month and throughout the month, you’ll see people honoring the wonderful accomplishments of women and their amazing contributions to the betterment of our society. This year’s theme celebrates Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and...

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Pa. Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Repeal Felony Charge for HIV-Related Prostitution

HARRISBURGMarch 21, 2023 – State Senator Vincent Hughes and Representatives Benjamin Waxman and Malcolm Kenyatta announced legislation on March 20, 2024 that will repeal Pennsylvania’s felony sentencing enhancement for people living with HIV who are charged with prostitution. Removing the felony charge removes the last relic of HIV criminalization laws in Pennsylvania, one of nine states still subjecting
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Senator Hughes Applauds Committee Passage of HB2017, Legislation Similar to Senate Bill That Would Protect Minors on Social Media

Harrisburg, PA March 20, 2024 − Senator Hughes applauded yesterday's passage of HB2017 out the of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee. The legislation proposes similar actions that were included in Senator Hughes and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill’s Senate Bill 22, which calls for protections for minors on social media platforms and more accountability from social media companies.
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Senator Hughes and Pennsylvania Leaders Mark Historic Milestone for PA Public Defense and Criminal Justice

Philadelphia, PAMarch 15, 2024 − Senator Hughes hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s criminal justice system. In the 23-24 budget, lawmakers included bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 371, from Senator Hughes and Senator Lisa Baker

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Celebrating a Historic Milestone for PA Public Defense

Senator Hughes recently hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s criminal justice system. The state has invested $7.5 MILLION in first-time funding for public defenders, investigators, and staff who help clients who cannot afford their own private lawyer.

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