Senator Hughes: Senate Budget Proposal is a Good First Step, More Needs to be Done
HARRISBURG, May 9, 2012 – Following Senate passage of a $27.6 billion budget plan, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) called the plan a step towards a budget that truly reflects the needs of all Pennsylvania’s citizens. The plan restores over $500 million to the budget proposed by Governor Tom Corbett.
Senate, House Democrats Denounce Asset Test on SNAP Recipients
HARRISBURG, May 1, 2012 — State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, along with her Democratic colleagues in the Senate and House, today denounced the reinstatement of an asset test on Pennsylvania’s 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
Senator Hughes Hosts Age Strong! Live Long! Expo for Adults 50+
Senator Hughes and Haddington Multi Services for the Older Adults, Inc. invite you to attend the 2nd Annual Age Strong! Live Long! Expo for Adults 50+.
May 18, 2012 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center
RSVP by May 16, 2012 to 215.879.2452 or eventrsvp@pasenate.com.
Senator Hughes Talks Issues on Washington Watch with Roland Martin
On Sunday, April 22, I was pleased to join MSNBC political analyst Karen Finney; Michael Fletcher, national economics correspondent for “The Washington Post”; and Deborah Simmons, senior correspondent for “The Washington Times” on Washington Watch with Roland Martin.
Senator Hughes focussed his comments on the budget and economic reality facing working people and struggling communities across PA.
Senator Hughes Speaks Out Against Republican Attempt to Halt Health Reform
“This legislation has nothing to do with national health care reform. The Senate’s consideration of this legislation is political theater. This measure would have to be passed in the next session of the General Assembly then be approved by voters before it would become part of the state Constitution.
Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law will have a direct impact on citizens who exercise their right to vote. Starting this November, every voter will be required to show a valid form of identification in order to vote. If you do not have a valid form of identification, the state will provide one to you at no cost. Do not wait until November to obtain it.
Report: National Employment Growth, Job Decline in Pennsylvania
Corbett’s failure to lead results in job stagnation
HARRISBURG, March 14, 2012 - - Pennsylvania’s stunning loss of 9,000 jobs in January is astounding considering there was robust national employment growth of over 730,000 new jobs during the past three months, Senate Democratic leaders said today. Read More
Senator Hughes Decries Proposed DPW Budget Cuts
HARRISBURG, February 28, 2012 – - Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) took Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander to task regarding egregious cuts to human services proposed by Governor Tom Corbett at the department’s budget hearing today.
Clarification Needed on Education Funding Numbers, At-Risk Schools, Hughes says
HARRISBURG, February 27, 2012 – - At today’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) questioned Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Ronald Tomalis about the potential impact of Governor Tom Corbett’s $400 million in proposed education budget cuts.
Democrats Lament Corbett’s Lack of Leadership on Transportation
Pittsburgh, January 31, 2012 – Noting the six months of inaction since Gov. Tom Corbett’s blue ribbon transportation commission released its final report, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today joined county and legislative leaders in Pittsburgh to call on the governor to lead on transportation infrastructure and mass transit investment Pennsylvania.
Hughes Says Focus Must be Job Creation, Economic Investment
Governor Steers Pennsylvania in Wrong Direction.
PHILADELPHIA, February 9 – Responding to Governor Tom Corbett’s budget address, which lacks a plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) held a news conference today to discuss a plan to boost job creation and economic investment in Pennsylvania.
Senator Hughes: Governor’s Budget Proposal Hurts Pennsylvania’s People, Economy
“With this budget address, Governor Corbett has once again proven his disconnect with Pennsylvania citizens. Despite what the governor may have said today, the reality is Pennsylvania’s job creation has been stagnant, economic development is at a standstill and public education – which is still dealing with last year’s billion dollar body blow – is getting hit again.
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