Several hundred community members from throughout the region packed the north apron portal at Philadelphia’s City Hall. Attendees brought signs, shared chants, and testified to the importance of SEPTA in their lives and for their communities. Philadelphia, PA −...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 4, 2025 − On Friday, April 4, elected officials, civil rights advocates, and education leaders gathered at Martin Luther King High School to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and sound the alarm on...
Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 − Senate Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to kick off Fair Housing Month, observed nationally every April, and call for state action on Housing. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was joined by Democratic...
Hands Off Social Security Senator Hughes brought federal, state, and local lawmakers, union leaders, and community members together outside the Social Security building in West Philly to tell Elon Musk and DOGE- keep your hands off social security! We want Musk and...
Harrisburg, PA – April 1, 2025 –Senator Vincent Hughes has announced a concurrent resolution that addresses cuts to the Social Security Administration and harmful operational updates that are being led by Acting Commissioner Dudek and Elon Musk’s DOGE. Senator Hughes...
March 20, 2025- Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the following statement in response to the executive order President Trump has signed, directing Secretary McMahon to abolish the Department of Education: “Any move to...
March 18, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes, PA Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, gathered a group of federal and state lawmakers, housing advocates, and community members to call out Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...
HARRISBURG, PA – February 26, 2025 − Yesterday evening, the US House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that endorses slashing critical funding to Medicaid and Medicare to the tune of $880 billion. In adding to the pleas of fellow Pennsylvanians, Senate...
HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...
HARRISBURG, PA – February 4, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro laid out his vision and priorities for the 2025-26 Budget. In it, the Governor proposed an agenda for solving the problems facing Pennsylvanians and increasing opportunities for Pennsylvania’s families...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – February 4, 2025 – On January 31, 2025 in response to recent federal immigration actions across the country, local and state elected officials held a press conference to reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of...
Tell Federal Lawmakers: Don’t Cut My Coverage, Don’t Cut My Healthcare This week Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by Democratic colleagues from the Senate and House to announce 4 bills that would protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Pennsylvania from attacks in...
Harrisburg, PA – January 29, 2025 – Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $150,000 for the Ivy Ridge Trail project that’s currently being developed in Manayunk. The funds will be used to advance the project and get the trail one step closer to completion for walkers,...
January 17, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $24M in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grants for Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grant funds will go to 35 local...
January 17, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $2M in grants to support after school and enrichment programs for students in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grant funds are...
Philadelphia, PA – December 11, 2024 − On Tuesday, December 10th, Senator Vincent Hughes and Representative Jordan Harris, Democratic Appropriation Chairs for the state Senate and House, announced $175 million in grant funding for repairs and renovations to...
Pennie celebrated its 5th Open Enrollment Period on November 1, 2024, for the 2025 coverage year. Uninsured Pennsylvanians are encouraged to join the over 435,000 customers who have found peace of mind and financial protection by enrolling in health coverage...
HARRISBURG, PA – November 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...
November 1, 2024 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $16 million dollars in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for a number of projects throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will fund several initiatives to...
Over $16 Million to Fix Philadelphia School Buildings Senator Hughes was proud to announce over $16 million dollars for Philadelphia public schools to make repairs and improvements to school buildings. The funds will be used for projects to fix windows,...
Philadelphia − October 22, 2024 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $16.77 million for the Philadelphia School District to improve school buildings throughout the city. The grant funding comes from the Public School...
October 22, 2024 − Philadelphia, PA – Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $3 million in grants for community and education centers in Philadelphia. The funds were awarded by the PA Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) from the Multipurpose Community Facilities...
Philadelphia, PA, October 11, 2024 – Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Senator Vincent Hughes, have successfully secured $5 million in grant funding for the Philadelphia Police Department allowing...
HARRISBURG, PA – October 9, 2024 − Today, four members of the Senate Democratic Caucus filed suit in Commonwealth Court against President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senator Joe Pittman, and Senator Jarret Coleman in order to halt a subpoena compelling Secretary of Revenue...
