Senator Hughes to Talk Proposed Education Budget Cuts at Cook-Wissahickon School
PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2012 – - In light of Governor Tom Corbett’s budget proposal, which includes deep cuts to basic education, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will tour Cook-Wissahickon Public School and hold a community meeting to discuss public education… Continue reading →
Senator Hughes to Hold a Veterans Benefits Seminar
PHILADELPHIA, February 21, 2012 – - State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Veterans Support Group to hold a Veterans Benefits Seminar. The event is aimed at assisting veterans in… Continue reading →
Senator Hughes: Immediate Aid is Needed to Stem Foreclosure Crisis in PA
PHILADELPHIA, February 17, 2012 – - In reaction to a report released by RealtyTrac on Thursday indicating that foreclosures in Pennsylvania have risen 24 percent since January 2011, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) said that immediate aid is needed to… Continue reading →
Hughes Says Focus Must be Job Creation, Economic Investment
PHILADELPHIA, February 9, 2012 – 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… Continue reading →
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… Continue reading →
Judiciary Should Be Allowed to Make Budget Presentation, Hughes Says
HARRISBURG, February 1, 2012 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes strongly suggested that Senate Republicans reconsider their decision to cancel the budget hearing for state courts and allow justices to discuss their financial needs before the full Appropriations Committee…. Continue reading →
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… Continue reading →
Democrats Question Omission of Budget Hearings for PSU, Other Universities
Harrisburg, January 31, 2012 –Led by State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Senate Democrats today urged the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Chair to reconsider his refusal to schedule budget hearings for Penn State, Pitt, Lincoln and Temple, State System… Continue reading →
Senate Democrats Say Budget Should Move PA Forward
Harrisburg – January 25, 2012 – Senate Democrats, led by Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes and others, today called on the governor to make job creation, tax fairness, education funding, shale and the restoration of funds for… Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes Bill would Provide Flood Mitigation Aid to Homes and Small Businesses
Harrisburg, January 18, 2012 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today announced plans to introduce legislation that would provide low interest loans to homeowners and small businesses to purchase and install products that minimize the impact of flooding on… Continue reading →
