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Pennsylvania is One Step Closer to Cellphone-Free Schools
HARRISBURG − October 21, 2026 − Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. Senate Bill 1014 would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt...
Senator Hughes Announces $13.3M in Funding to Support Victim Services in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
September 21, 2026 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced more than $13.3 million in funding for Philadelphia and Montgomery County to strengthen victim services and provide critical support to individuals and families impacted by...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $9.4M for Community Improvement Projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
September 15, 2026- Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $9.4 million for community projects throughout the 7th senatorial district in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The Statewide Local Share Account grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of...
Senators Hughes and Street Present Level Up Philly with $500,000 for Youth Mentorship and Anti-Violence Work
Philadelphia, PA − September 8, 2026 − Senators Vincent Hughes and Sharif Street joined Level Up Philly Founder, Pastor Aaron Campbell, staff, and over 600 Level Up Philly students to celebrate $500,000 in new state funding for the organization, from the...
Kicking-off Coltrane100 Philly
Senator Hughes Announces Coltrane 100 Philly Lineup for Citywide Centennial Honoring John Coltrane
PHILADELPHIA, July 23, 2026 — Today, Sen. Vincent Hughes, in partnership with Jazz Philadelphia, Creative Philadelphia, Ars Nova Workshop, and WRTI at Temple University, today announced the lineup for Coltrane 100 Philly, a citywide centennial celebration honoring jazz legend John Coltrane through more than 30 free and ticketed performances, community initiatives and artist grants taking place throughout the fall.
Millions for Innovation That Will Save Lives
Senator Vincent Hughes Applauds $90M for Community Development in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
July 16, 2026 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) announced $90 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for community infrastructure projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will support...
2026-2027 PA Budget Signing
Senator Hughes Applauds Third Round of Adequacy and Equity Funding in FY26-27 Budget
July 12, 2026 - Today, Governor Shapiro signed the FY26-27 state budget into law after it passed the state Senate and House with a bipartisan vote in both chambers. The new state budget includes critical investments that will support education, lift up Pennsylvania’s...
Senate Democratic Leaders Celebrates Signing of 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget into Law
The $50.85 billion 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget Builds on Four Years of Targeted Investments in Affordability, Safety, and Education HARRISBURG, PA − July 12, 2026 − On Sunday, July 12, Senate Democrats joined House Democrats in the Governor’s Reception Room to...
Kicking-off Coltrane100 Philly
17 Years Without a Pay Raise in PA
Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian
HARRISBURG, PA − June 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...
Senator Vincent Hughes Announces Over $10M for Affordable Housing in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Philadelphia, PA − June 24, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $10.6 million dollars in funding for affordable housing projects throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania...
Senate and House Democrats Call on Senate Republicans to take up House Bill 2189 and Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2026 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus rallied in support of a bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour, where it has stayed since 2009. "Senate Republicans have no excuse for continuing to deny hardworking...
It’s Time to Raise the Wage
Senator Hughes Announces Over $2.2M for Youth Services, Public Safety, and Community Support in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
June 10, 2026 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced more than $2.2 million in new Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funding to support a range of programs across Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will expand violence prevention...
Standing with CeaseFirePA to End Gun Violence
Senator Hughes Honors 100 Young Men and Their Impact on Pennsylvania Communities
Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2026 − On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Senator Vincent Hughes, in partnership with the Urban League of Philadelphia, honored 100 young men who are making a tangible difference in their communities at the Men Making a Difference award ceremony....