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Senator Hughes Applauds Usage of $25M State Law Enforcement Grant for Philadelphia Police Investigation and Forensic Equipment
June 12, 2024 - Today, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that a $25 million dollar grant that was awarded to the Philadelphia Police Department in 2022 will now be used for new equipment, systems, and training for the Philadelphia...
Senator Hughes Issues Statement on House Passage of HB2370: “Necessary Step Toward Fixing PA’s Unconstitutional Education Funding System”
Harrisburg, PA – June 10, 2024 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the statement below following the House of Representatives’ passage of HB2370, landmark legislation that answers the Commonwealth Court mandate to fully and...
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Senator Hughes Introduces New, Pro-Union Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – June 5, 2024 – This week, Senator Hughes shared a co-sponsorship memo to introduce new legislation designed to support public sector unions in the Commonwealth. The legislation would establish the Public Employer Disclosure Act (PEDA) which would...