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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...
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...
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 schools and community colleges.
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 safety net programs budget priorities.
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 one’s property.
Democrats to Governor Corbett, GOP legislature: Where’s the leadership?
HARRISBURG, Dec. 20 – Democratic leaders from the state House and Senate joined together today to urge Governor Tom Corbett and leaders of the Republican-controlled legislature to end their extreme ideological crusade and to begin leading on the issues that matter to working, middle-class families.
Sen. Hughes Presses for Transit System Repair Work Funds
Philadelphia, December 12, 2011 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes and SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority) General Manager Joseph M. Casey called for immediate action to address the agency’s transportation needs and repair infrastructure.
Senator Hughes Admonishes Commonwealth Foundation for Disparaging Remarks
Harrisburg, December 7 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) said today the Commonwealth Foundation should be ashamed of its recent e-mail that refers to under-performing schools as “hellholes” and that the education provided in them leads to “future jail stays and welfare” for students.
Sen. Hughes Fights for HIV-AIDS Student Who was Denied Admission to School
HARRISBURG – December 8 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) is calling on Milton Hershey School officials to meet with him to discuss their refusal to admit an HIV-AIDS positive student.
Senators Hughes and Tartaglione Visit Stetson Middle School
PHILADELPHIA, November 30, 2011 -State Sens. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Christine Tartaglione toured Stetson Middle School today to get a first-hand look at the school’s remarkable turnaround.
Senator Hughes Says Republican Marcellus Shale Plan Gives Industry a Pass
PHILADELPHIA, November 15, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/
Montgomery) strongly opposed the Republican Marcellus Shale plan that was approved by the Senate today.
Hughes’ Infrastructure Summit Focuses on Investment, Jobs
PHILADELPHIA, November 4, 2011 -State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) hosted an Infrastructure Summit today at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Hughes Joins Leaders Discussing Job Creation at White House
HARRISBURG, November 1, 2011 - State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) participated in the American Jobs Act Working Group Meeting held at the White House earlier today. The meeting was a wide-ranging and in-depth discussion of job creation strategies...
Hughes Says Vouchers Will Make School Financial Problems Worse
HARRISBURG, October 26, 2011 –State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery) today expressed his dismay at Senate approval of legislation (Senate Bill 1) that would institute a school voucher program in 144 Pennsylvania schools. “The voucher plan will make...
Hughes: Education Reform Plan Must Help All Students
HARRISBURG, October 11, 2011 – In response to Governor Tom Corbett’s announcement of his education reform plan today, State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said that an education reform proposal must be designed to reach all of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable students.
Senator Hughes Continues to Receive Feedback from Constituents about the Jobs Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30, 2011 - State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today hosted a jobs meeting at his district office with members of the Philadelphia Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network and other constituents who are struggling with...
Senators Call Electoral College Bill Detrimental to Urban Communities
HARRISBURG, Sept. 27, 2011— Pennsylvania Senate Democrats representing urban communities today called the Republican plan to change the Electoral College voting process a “blatant attempt to gerrymander votes during presidential election cycles.
Senate Democrats Roll Out Billion Dollar Job Creation Plan
HARRISBURG – September 26, 2011 – State Senate Democrats today unveiled their revised job creation plan, called “PA Works Now,” which they claim would create 80,000 new jobs and leverage billions in private investment to generate jobs and economic activity.
Senator Hughes Continues Listening Tour with Constituents about the Jobs Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) met with constituents at the West Philadelphia Earn Center today to receive feedback on their employment struggles and suggestions for moving forward with good policies and legislation for putting Pennsylvanians back to work. The Earn Center assists Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with the motivation, skills, and experience they need to find and keep a full-time job.
Senator Hughes Presents $12 Million Check to Bakers Centre
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today presented a $ 12 million check to the Bakers Centre (formerly known as Bakers Square) economic development project. The Bakers Centre shopping complex is located in the Hunting Park West section of Philadelphia at the former headquarters of the famed Tasty Baking Company.