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Senator Hughes Introduces Sweeping Package of Bills in Response to Grand Jury Report
HARRISBURG, Feb. 7, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that he is introducing a comprehensive package of legislation in response to the Philadelphia investigative grand jury’s report concerning the now infamous physician who...
Senator Hughes Attends State of the Union Address
HARRISBURG, Jan. 26, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D - Philadelphia/ Montgomery) was in the audience last night when President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address. Hughes was invited by U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA) to join him for the address. "I...
Senator Hughes Calls for Swift Action in Dr. Gosnell Matter
HARRISBURG, Jan. 24, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today on the Senate floor, holding a copy of the 281 page grand jury report, addressed the indictment of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the Women’s Medical Society. During his floor remarks,...
Sen. Hughes Warns of Looming Budget Deficit’s Local Impact
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17, 2010 -- State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes today urged local community leaders to spread the word about the upcoming battle in the legislature as a looming deficit threatens funding for local programs. “If you are not out there spreading the word,...
Sens. Costa and Hughes Outline Budget Challenges Ahead
Harrisburg, December 16 -- Immediately following the Governor's mid-year budget report, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes reiterated their priorities as the legislature prepares for a new term and what promises to be a...
Sens. Costa & Hughes to Hold Media Availability Following Rendell Budget Update
Harrisburg, December 15, 2010 – State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) will be available for questions from the media immediately following Gov. Ed Rendell’s Mid-Term Budget Update. The...
Hughes Interview to Air on Satellite Radio Saturday
HARRISBURG, November 24, 2010 - - State Sen. Vincent Hughes' recent interview with "The New School", a nationally broadcast satellite radio program, will air Saturday, Nov. 27 at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. In his interview, Hughes discusses recent changes in...
Hughes Elected Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG, November 17, 2010 - - State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) has been elected to serve as the Democratic Chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee. “I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to serve as Democratic Chairman of the...
Hughes Set to Present Personal Finance Conference
HARRISBURG, November 4, 2010 - State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery)will soon host a “Show Me All the Money – Personal Finance Conference” aimed at helping individuals learn to maintain, manage and maximize their financial well being during tough economic...
Sen. Hughes Launches Next Phase HIV/AIDS “Test Together” Campaign
PHILADELPHIA, October 29, 2010 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery), his spouse, activist and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and local advocates launched the next phase of the “Test Together” public awareness campaign today. The campaign, which utilizes targeted...
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing in Philly on Auto Liability Insurance
HARRISBURG, September 22, 2010 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will host the Senate Democratic Policy Committee in Philadelphia this Thursday for a discussion on his legislation (S.B. 1460) that would increase the minimum amount of automobile...
Congress Needs to Act and Extend Job Creation Funding
HARRISBURG, September 22, 2010 – On the floor of the Senate today, state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) called on the U.S. Congress to swiftly pass legislation that would extend federal stimulus dollars for job creation. The funding, from the Temporary...
Hughes and Local Leaders to Address Impact of Severe State Budget Cuts
WHO: State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.)and a broad coalition of public and private sector leaders from across the region WHAT: Strategy session to address severe impact of current state budget cuts and the worsening fiscal crisis projected for next year WHEN:...
Local Redevelopment Project to Spur Economic Development
HARRISBURG, July 14, 2010 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) announced today that PIDC Industrial Development Corporation will receive a $2 million low-interest state loan to build a Hilton Homewood Suites extended-stay hotel. Hughes added that the...
Senate Democrats, Local Leaders Tout Job Creation Initiative
PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2010 - - State Sens. Christine Tartaglione and Vincent Hughes today joined Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Sandi Vito, Department of Public Welfare Deputy Secretary Linda Blanchette, and several local business leaders in announcing a...
Senate Dems Join Administration in Job Creation Announcement
WHO: State Sen. Vince Hughes State Sen. Christine Tartaglione Dept. of Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito Dept. of Public Welfare Deputy Secretary Linda Blanchette WHAT: News Conference WHEN: Friday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Community Academy of...
Hughes to Host Financial Aid Workshops & Free Tax Prep for Students and Parents
WHO: State Sen. Vincent Hughes, the Mayor’s Office of Education, the Educational Advancement Alliance, and the School District of Philadelphia Office and Career Awareness WHAT: Show Me the Money: The Road Map to Financial Aid for College WHEN: Saturday, March...
Legislation Would Create More Than 40,000 Transitional Jobs
HARRISBURG, March 23 – State Sens. Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes and Christine Tartaglione today announced that they will introduce a package of bills to create more than 40,000 transitional jobs statewide over two years. The community service jobs would employ...
Op-ed:We Can Wait No Longer
By Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) Democratic Chair, Senate Health and Welfare Committee Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Throughout my legislative career, I have been involved in efforts to provide access to high quality, reasonably priced health...
Hughes Applauds Board Order
HARRISBURG, March 17, 2010 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes today applauded the state Department of Health’s action in its issuing of an “Order to Show Cause” why Dr. Kermit Gosnell license should not be permanently revoked. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has been...