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Gov. Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Will Further Protect Vulnerable Populations
Philadelphia, PA – January 22, 2020 − Governor Tom Wolf today outlined how his 2020-21 budget further demonstrates his commitment to protecting the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians by proposing to expand comprehensive training for direct care workers, reduce waiting...
Senator Vincent Hughes Obtains Community and Economic Development Funding to Create 15 New Pardon Hubs
January 21, 2020– Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) announced today that, thanks to the leadership and vision of State Senator Vincent J. Hughes, it has been awarded a $75,000 grant to train community organizations and volunteers so they can help residents...
Senator Vincent Hughes Addresses Housing Crisis with Major Policy Announcement
Sen. Hughes announces bold, comprehensive plan to address Pa.’s affordable housing crisis through his New Deal for Housing initiative
PHILADELPHIA – January 16, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) unveiled a bold and aggressive plan to address the state’s affordable housing crisis, alongside members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, more than 50 housing advocates, and concerned citizens today at the People’s Emergency Center in Philadelphia.
Senator Hughes Discusses Veterans and Homelessness
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Cephas, and U.S. Rep. Evans laud $1.9 million grant awarded to Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum
PHILADELPHIA – January 9, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that $1.9 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding had been awarded to the Please Touch Museum in the 7th Senatorial District. The grant will...
Group of Democratic state senators request hearing or committee vote on bills aimed at protecting quality, stable health care in PA
HARRISBURG – January 7, 2020 – State Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Pam Iovino (D-Allegheny/Washington), Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks), Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks), and Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) have requested that the state Senate...
Senator Hughes Hosts Food-a-Thon To Help Hungry School Children
Sen. Hughes urges Gov. Wolf to immediately direct state funds to address chronically underfunded public school infrastructure
PHILADELPHIA – December 20, 2019 – Following the fifth and sixth closures of Philadelphia schools as a result of health hazards, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) called on Gov. Tom Wolf to direct state funding to address the issue of chronic...
Sen. Hughes reaffirms commitment to protecting health care for Pennsylvanians
PHILADELPHIA – Dec. 19, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the major tenets of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), following a recent federal court decision in New Orleans that ruled the ACA's requirement...
Senator Hughes To Host Feed The Children Food-A-Thon
Senator Hughes Rallies To Eliminate Toxic Schools
Sen. Hughes announces $1.4 million in grants to strengthen advocacy for victims of abuse, substance use prevention
PHILADELPHIA – December 12, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced $1,429,334 in grants to a number of programs aimed at helping victims of abuse and those with substance use disorders. Sen. Hughes thanked the Pennsylvania Commission...
Sen. Hughes ACA Wrap Up
Senator Hughes issues statement on Cheyney University keeping its accreditation
Philadelphia, PA − November 25, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issues statement on Cheyney University keeping its accreditation: "The decision by Middle States Commission on Higher Education to grant Cheyney University full...
Senator Hughes Remarks on Toxic Schools
Senator Hughes Press Conference on Toxic Schools
Senator Hughes Minimum Wage Press Conference Remarks
Sen. Hughes Floor Remarks on the Minimum Wage Increase
Sen. Hughes announces $3.2M in grants for development projects in the 7th Senatorial District
PHILADELPHIA − November 13, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes proudly announced that $3.2 million in grant funding had recently been awarded in the 7th Senatorial District. The grants were designated for two projects in Sen. Hughes district, one in Philadelphia and...