Sen. Hughes presents $1 million mock check to Share Food Program for roof improvements, new solar panels

PHILADELPHIA – January 25, 2021 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) presented a $1 million mock check to Share Food Program’s Executive Director George Matysik Monday morning. The $1 million grant will go towards roof repairs at Share Food Headquarters, including a 330 kw solar energy system installed on the new roof portion. The solar system will provide about a
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Senator Hughes calls on Pa. Senate GOP to seat Senator Brewster following federal court ruling 

PHILADELPHIA — January 12, 2021 — State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan validated the 2020 Election win of state Senator Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland). "Today’s ruling is certainly in order with the facts of the case. Senator Brewster won the popular vote, all state and federal court proceedings, and was certified
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Senator Vincent Hughes to Senator Doug Mastriano: RESIGN!

PHILADELPHIA — January 7, 2021 — State Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery) today issued the following statement supporting his colleague, Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) and others in calling for Senator Doug Mastriano to immediately resign from the Pennsylvania Senate: “I join my colleagues in calling on Doug Mastriano to immediately resign from the Pennsylvania Senate. He is unfit to
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BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Jim Brewster wins challenge to his election victory

BREWSTER SCHEDULED TO BE SWORN IN IMMEDIATELYSenator Jim Brewster won his legal challenge to his election victory Tuesday morning!
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PA SENATE REPUBLICANS STEAL AN ELECTION

January 8, 2021

Sen. Hughes works with Gov. Wolf to deliver $20 million in economic development grants to the 7th Senatorial District

December 29, 2020

We are in this together, please mask up!

December 28, 2020

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One of the most troubling challenges facing many students and families across Pennsylvania is the high cost of education.  This is often such a high hurdle that many students simply forgo a college education and are prevented from acquiring the skills necessary to gain better positions with higher wages.

The education gap caused by a lack of access to college or advanced education is, for many low-and-middle income students, the one faction preventing them from gaining traction in the workplace.   In our increasingly complex and high-tech economy, it is essential that we make, then fulfill, the promise to Pennsylvania students:  YOU will have access to a high-quality education without the burdens of crippling debt.

That’s what the Pennsylvania Promise is all about.   The Pennsylvania Promise is available to students with family incomes of $110,000 or less.  It provides for grants of at least $1,000 per year for community college students for two years and a minimum of $2,500 per year for four years to Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Schools and state related institutions.

The program also provides $50 million for adults in families whose incomes are less than $110,000 to acquire up to four years of postsecondary credit.

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