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Senator Hughes Volunteers with Rebuild Together
Sens. Hughes, Williams and POWER Interfaith support Marriott hotel workers in fight for fair, equitable working conditions
Philadelphia – Abril 5, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) joined POWER Interfaith, UNITE HERE, the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Raise the Wage PA, and other supporters of the Marriott hotel workers...
Sens. Hughes, Haywood, Williams and Street make call action addressing poverty and economic security in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Philadelphia – Abril 5, 2019 – Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), and Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) stood with local activists and advocates to announce the Senate Democrats...
Senate Democrats Honor the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Senator Hughes, POWER Interfaith to stand with Marriott hotel workers
PHILADELPHIA − Abril 3, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) will stand with POWER Interfaith, UNITE HERE and other supporters of the Marriott hotel workers seeking better working conditions. The prayer vigil and protest of poor working...
Senator Hughes proposes bills to increase worker protection against wage theft
Harrisburg – Abril 2, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today proposed a pair of bills to help protect the paychecks of Pennsylvania workers by targeting wage theft, an act that costs employees across the commonwealth millions of dollars each...
Senate Democrats to Launch Poverty and Economic Security Call to Action Honoring Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PHILADELPHIA − Abril 2, 2019 – As a tribute to the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for poor and working people, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus are launching a 30-day campaign to address poverty and economic insecurity...
Senator Vincent Hughes Attended the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers
Sen. Hughes Joins Coalition, Calls for Immediate, $170 Million Investment to Improve Philly’s School Buildings
PHILADELPHIA − Marzo 29, 2019 – Today, Senator Hughes joined a broad coalition of union leaders and elected officials convened by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. The group gathered at F.S. Key Elementary School to propose an immediate investment of $170...
Senator Hughes, Why Not Free College
Senator Hughes stands with Reps. Harris, Roebuck; hundreds of PASSHE students in call for free college through the Pennsylvania Promise initiative
HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 27, 2019 – Hundreds of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Students rallied with Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Representative Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), Representative James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia),...
Senator Hughes Continues Push for Free College Through PA Promise
Senator Hughes Remarks from the Policy Committee Hearing on Higher Education Affordability
Senator Hughes announces nearly $7 million in development grants awarded in the 7th Senatorial District
HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 27, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced nearly $7 million grants for construction projects in the 7th Senatorial District. The projects will address transportation improvements and pedestrian safety,...
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...
La asequibilidad de los estudios universitarios, tema central de la audiencia legislativa estatal conjunta
Harrisburg, Marzo 26, 2019 – Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing in Harrisburg on legislation aimed at making college more affordable. The joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing focused on the proposed “Pennsylvania...
Senator Hughes, Representative Cephas applaud $600,000 to protect pedestrians along Haverford Avenue
HARRISBURG, Marzo 26, 2019 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) today announced $600,000 in state grant money to improve pedestrian safety along Haverford Avenue in Overbrook. The...
Senator Hughes Senate Floor Remarks on Higher Education Affordability
Senator Hughes Resolution on Higher Education Affordability Week
Senator Hughes declares “Higher Education Affordability Week” at Pa. Capitol
Harrisburg – Marzo 25, 2019 – Renewing his commitment to addressing growing student debt and soaring college tuition costs, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) will introduce a resolution declaring Marzo 25-29 “Higher Education Affordability Week.” Sen....