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Senator Hughes applauds passage of school threat reporting system, safety and community violence bill
HARRISBURG – June 21, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) applauded the passage of a new school threat program and safety and community initiatives. After a signature from Gov. Tom Wolf, the Safe2Say Program will become law and allow...![Early budget includes new funding for school and community violence education funding that restores previous $1 billion cut](https://www.senatorhughes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/HughesAppropriations-1080x675.jpg)
Early budget includes new funding for school and community violence education funding that restores previous $1 billion cut
Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) said he hopes the 2018-2019 budget lays the foundation for future bipartisan negotiations and a willingness to work in a timely fashion.
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Hughes Statement on Court Hearing: Lawsuit Will Spur Action on School Funding
Harrisburg – March 7, 2018 — Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement concerning today’s Commonwealth Court hearing on fair funding for Pennsylvania’s public schools. “We are not doing enough...![Hughes: State Attorney General Announces Investigation into “Redlining” in Philadelphia](https://www.senatorhughes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Hughes_BudgetHearing_Feb2018-1080x630.jpg)
Hughes: State Attorney General Announces Investigation into “Redlining” in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, PA – February 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) pressed the issue of “redlining” and discriminatory housing practices within Philadelphia during the budget hearing of Pennsylvania State Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
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