State Senator Vincent Hughes and Haddington Multi Services for Older Adults Inc. Present Unleash the Power of Age!
Philadelphia, PA, May 17, 2013 – On Friday, May 17, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 1 PM, State Senator Vincent Hughes and Haddington Multi Services for Older Adults Inc. will present the Unleash the Power of Age expo at the… Continue reading →
Senator Vincent Hughes: Time for Senate to Vote on Medicaid Expansion
HARRISBURG – May 14th, 2013 – Senator Vincent Hughes announced today that he has filed a discharge petition in an effort to get a vote on Senate Bill 12, which would require Pennsylvania to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid… Continue reading →
0 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduation
Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – A new unfunded education mandate now being quietly pursued by the Corbett administration will soon saddle school districts with a $ 300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, Senate Democrats… Continue reading →
Hughes: Report Backs Benefits of Medicaid Expansion Making Dollars Available for Schools
Harrisburg – April 23, 2013 – A new report by the state’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) says that more than 0 million in budget savings will be available to Pennsylvania if Medicaid is expanded — a portion of which can… Continue reading →
Hughes: Economy League Study Details Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
Harrisburg, April 19, 2013 – The Pennsylvania Economy League (PEL) study on Medicaid expansion released this morning reinforces Senate Democratic arguments about the benefits of expansion, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today. Gov. Tom Corbett has to decide… Continue reading →
Senate Democrats Seek Job Creation, Education, Safety Net Dollars in Budget Discussions
Harrisburg, April 17, 2013 – Senate Democrats’ 2013-14 budget priorities are heavily weighted toward job creation, education investments, strengthening the social-services safety net, modernizing liquor sales and refocusing Pennsylvania’s business tax menu to help small businesses, they announced today at… Continue reading →
Hughes: Fewer Children Now Covered by CHIP Continues Sad Corbett Administration Trend
Harrisburg, April 2, 2013 – The revelation that 93,000 children are no longer enrolled in Pennsylvania’s children’s health insurance program is the continuation of a disturbing Corbett administration trend, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said. Hughes said the news,… Continue reading →
Rand Study Supports Medicaid Expansion, Senators Say
Harrisburg, March 28, 2013 – Two top Democratic state Senators who have been urging the Corbett administration to expand Medicaid said the governor should pay attention to a new, detailed study commissioned by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania… Continue reading →
Hughes Supports SRC Call for Corbett Administration to Plug Budget Hole
Philadelphia, March 28, 2013 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes released the following statement today after the Philadelphia School Reform Commission (SRC) outlined its revenue needs for the coming year in its new budget. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), the Democratic chair of… Continue reading →
Senate Democrats Announce Medicaid Expansion Legislation
Measure would require Pennsylvania’s participation HARRISBURG, March 13, 2013 – Senate Democrats announced sweeping legislation that would compel Pennsylvania to participate in the expansion of Medicaid so that 650,000 more Pennsylvanians would be covered by health insurance. The lawmakers said they… Continue reading →
Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing on Medicaid Expansion
Pittsburgh, March 8, 2013 – Democratic members of the state Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing in Pittsburgh today to receive testimony from local officials and health-care experts regarding Pennsylvania’s option to expand Medicaid coverage under the federal Affordable Care… Continue reading →
SRC Contract Proposal Hurts Students and Families, Absolves Corbett of Responsibility
HARISBURG, February 28, 2013 – In a letter to School Reform Commission (SRC) Chairman Pedro Ramos, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila. /Montgomery) today expressed his deep concern regarding news reports of the draconian contract proposal to the Philadelphia… Continue reading →
Senate Democrats Applaud Attorney General Kane’s Decision on Lottery
Harrisburg, February 14, 2013 – State Senate Democrats applauded Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s decision to reject the Corbett Administration’s plan to privatize the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery to a U.K.-based company Camelot Global Services. “The Attorney General made a… Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes: Corbett Budget Continues to Move PA in the Wrong Direction
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2013 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today issued the following statement on Governor Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “With this budget proposal, Governor Corbett continues a tradition of moving Pennsylvania in the wrong… Continue reading →
Sen. Democratic Appropriations Committee to Hold Public Discussion on Medicaid Expansion
PHILADELPHIA, January 23, 2013 – The state Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee will hold a public discussion on the budgetary and economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Pennsylvania. The round table discussion will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, Jan. 24 at noon… Continue reading →
Democratic Appropriations Committee to Hold Public Discussion on Medicaid Expansion
PHILADELPHIA, January 21, 2013 – The state Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee will hold a public discussion on the budgetary and economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Pennsylvania. The round table discussion will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at noon… Continue reading →
Senator Hughes: Lottery Privatization Deal Shows Lack of Transparency
HARRISBURG, January 14, 2013 - – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today provided the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s decision to move forward with a Private Management Agreement (PMA) with UK-based Camelot Global Services. The move came late Friday… Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes Issues Statement on the Passing of Wendell W. Young III
PHILADELPHIA, January 4, 2013 – - State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today issued the following statement on the passing of local labor leader Wendell W. Young III, who served as president emeritus of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local… Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes and His Constituents Reflect on the Meaning of Thanksgiving
PHILADELPHIA, November 19, 2012 – - At his annual “Hearts of Harvest” program, which provides grocery gift cards to families in need, State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) and his constituents discussed the meaning of Thanksgiving. Hughes joined with the Brown… Continue reading →
Hughes Responds to Governor’s Comments on Medicaid Expansion
HARRISBURG, November 19, 2012 – - State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today issued the following statement in response to comments Gov. Tom Corbett made today regarding the potential costs of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act…. Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes Reelected Democratic Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG, November 14, 2012 – - State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) has been reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee. This is the second time Hughes was elected to the position by Senate Democrats. “I… Continue reading →
Hughes Questions Proposal to Privatize Lottery Management
PHILADELPHIA, November 9, 2012 – - State Sen. Vincent Hughes today admonished the Corbett Administration for moving forward with the potential privatization of state lottery management without involvement from the General Assembly or the… Continue reading →
Hurricane Sandy Afternoon Update
Harrisburg – October 30, 2012 – (4:30 p.m.) In an afternoon conference call briefing, Robert Powelson, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and Glenn M. Cannon, director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, outlined new developments relating to Hurricane… Continue reading →
Hurricane Sandy Update
Absentee ballot deadline extended in Pennsylvania as state recovers from this massive storm. Harrisburg — October 30, 2012 – (9:20 a.m.) Gov. Tom Corbett provided additional details on how Pennsylvania is dealing with Hurricane Sandy earlier today at a briefing… Continue reading →
Hurricane Sandy Impact, Important Contact Numbers, Information
October 29, 2012 — (6 p.m.) Gov. Tom Corbett held briefing to update the status of Hurricane Sandy and its impact on Pennsylvania. The governor said that the storm had 90 mile per hour winds and was making landfall in… Continue reading →
Hughes: Settlement Could Reinstate Medical Benefits for Many Pennsylvania Families
HARRISBURG, October 24, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes today applauded a settlement between the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and Philadelphia’s Community Legal Services (CLS), as well as a number of other advocacy groups that could mean the reinstatement… Continue reading →
Senator Hughes and Tom Joyner to Host Major Community Health Event
HARRISBURG, October 16, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with Tom Joyner of the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” to host Take a Loved One to the Doctor (TALOTTD), a community health and wellness event aimed at promoting health and… Continue reading →
Democrats Tout Passage of Corrections Reform
Senate Democratic Initiatives Part of Legislation HARRISBURG, October 15, 2012 – - Senate Democrats today said that passage of the new corrections initiative referred to as the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) is solid policy that will protect citizens and save… Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes Comments on the Death of former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter
Harrisburg – October 14, 2012 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following comments on the death of former Sen. Arlen Specter. Specter, longtime U.S. Senator, former Philadelphia district attorney and military veteran died… Continue reading →
Hughes: Halt of Voter ID Law is a Victory for Voters
HARRISBURG, October 2, 2012 — Following Commonwealth Court’s decision to halt Pennsylvania’s voter ID law until after the 2012 General Election in November, state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments on the ruling: “This decision is a victory for voters…. Continue reading →
Hughes: Save Money When You Open a College Savings Account in September
HARRISBURG, September 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes is encouraging families to enroll online in the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) in September to save in enrollment fees. The PA 529 GSP is administered by the state treasurer’s… Continue reading →
Senator Hughes to Host Financial Empowerment Summit
HARRISBURG, September 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution (WPFSI) to host his financial Empowerment Summit, Show Me All the Money, which aims to assist families in navigating these tough economic times…. Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes to Speak at NIM’s West Philadelphia Neighborhood Council
PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2012 – - State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will address the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) West Philadelphia Neighborhood Council. Sen. Hughes will discuss a range of issues that significantly impact West Philadelphia residents, including the highly controversial… Continue reading →
National Employment Continues to Climb, Dangerous Job Decline in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, August 17, 2012 – - Senate Democratic Leaders today said the latest state employment figures are the predictable result of the Corbett administration’s failure to support a job growth… Continue reading →
Sen. Hughes to Attend Local CVS/pharmacy’s® “Project Health” Event
Campaign Brings Free Health Screenings and Flu Voucher Fridays to Phila. During National Immunization Awareness Month in August PHILADELPHIA, August 16, 2012 - – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join Sarah Shrimplin, Public Health Advisor in the HHS Office of… Continue reading →
