Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy
HARRISBURG – December 10, 2020 – Today the following members of the Pennsylvania State Senate signed a joint statement – set forth below – denouncing the brazen attempt of the attorneys general of Texas and seventeen other states to disenfranchise millions...
PA CARES 21 plan would provide relief to 500K jobless PA’ians
PA CARES 21 plan would provide relief to 500K jobless PA’ians Senate Dems proposal is to provide $350 a week to those on pandemic-related unemployment programs for six additional weeks Last week, my colleagues in the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus and I...
Sen. Hughes announces $10.6 million in PCCD grants in Philadelphia, Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA – December 9, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) had awarded $10,617,825 to organizations in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants were...Pa Senate Dems Unveil Innovative $4 Billion Pandemic Relief Plan to Help Front-Line Workers, Vulnerable Residents, Small Businesses and More
Pennsylvania − December 4, 2020 − Aiming to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy by providing direct aid to workers, families, small businesses and other vulnerable populations, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced a bold, innovative $4 billion pandemic...
Senator Hughes announces forthcoming proposal for no-cost COVID-19 vaccine coverage in PA
PHILADELPHIA— December 1, 2020 — Pointing to the need to protect public health and to ensure Pennsylvanians have access to the COVID-19 vaccine it becomes available to the public, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans for a new...
Senator Hughes praises the University of Pennsylvania’s $100 million pledge to address facilities needs in Philadelphia schools
Philadelphia, PA − November 17, 2020 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after the University of Pennsylvania announced its $100 million pledge to the School District of Philadelphia for remediation of...
Have you filed to get your federal stimulus payment?
Have you filed to get your federal stimulus payment? Don’t miss out, the deadline to file for economic impact payments electronically is Nov. 21 Did you know there is an estimated $77 million in unclaimed coronavirus COVID-19 relief that has yet to be claimed by...
Senator Hughes partners with Rodney & Erika McLeod, Change Our Future Foundation for My Voice My Vote Jammin’ Bus Tour on Election Day
PHILADELPHIA – Nov. 2, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes is partnering with Philadelphia Eagles Safety Rodney McLeod and his wife Erika McLeod for a nonpartisan “My Voice My Vote” Jammin’ Bus Tour on Election Day in partnership with the McLeod’s Change our Future...
The Rev. Jesse Jackson joins Senator Hughes, Urban League and local clergy to announce Multi-Faith Souls to the Polls Weekend
PHILADELPHIA – October 30, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes, Urban League President & CEO Andrea Custis and a number of faith leaders, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, united Friday morning to announce the Multi-Faith Souls to the Polls Weekend.
Don’t wait, return your ballot today!
Don’t wait, return your ballot today! Make a plan to get your ballot submitted ASAP I hope you understand the magnitude of the upcoming election. Health care, social security, jobs, the economy, social justice, criminal justice reform and so many other issues are up...
It’s voting time! Return your ballot ASAP
Make sure your vote counts, submit your ballot today We’re 11 days away from Election Day! If you haven’t done so already, please return your ballot ASAP. More than half of the state’s mail ballots have already been returned, which is great news. Let’s get the rest...
PA Senate Democrats Unveil Plan to Spend $1.3 Billion in Remaining Cares Funds
Harrisburg − October 16, 2020 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today outlined a plan to spend the remaining $1.331 billion in CARES money that Pennsylvania received as part of a federal assistance package earlier this year. The money must be...
Time is running out to register to vote and to vote by mail
Time is running out to register to vote and to vote by mail Plan accordingly to vote on or before Nov. 3! We are three weeks away from the 2020 General Election and that means time is running out to develop a plan to vote. Please be sure you register to vote before...
Gov. Wolf Announces Additional $96 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that an additional $96 million in state grants have been approved for 5,373 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the business closure order due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Businesses in...
Learning Pod and Parent Resource Center to open soon #InTheDistrict
Learning Pod and Parent Resource Center to open soon #InTheDistrict Philadelphia Community stakeholders aim to help K-5 students, parents with hub Our friends with the Philadelphia Community Stakeholders (PCS) have a new and exciting opportunity for students and...
Ensure an accurate 2020 Census, do your part and respond today
Ensure an accurate 2020 Census, do your part and respond today Philadelphia stands to lose about $21,000 for each person not counted accurately September 30 marks the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census as mandated by the current federal administration. Only about...
Respond to the 2020 Census today before it’s too late!
Respond to the 2020 Census today before it’s too late! Federal courts set to decide whether count will end Sept. 30 The deadline to respond to the 2020 Census is nearing and we need you to respond today! It takes about 10 minutes and will have an impact for 10 years....
Sen. Hughes applauds additional $20 million in COVID-19 grants for Philadelphia’s small business
PHILADELPHIA – September 24, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) applauded the City of Philadelphia’s announcement that it would provide additional grant funding for small businesses in the city Thursday afternoon. The City of Philadelphia...
McClinton, Lee, Hughes renew effort to pass CROWN Act outlawing discrimination based on hairstyles in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, September 24, 2020 – On the heels of the U.S. House passing the CROWN Act, state Reps. Joanna McClinton and Summer Lee along with state Sen. Vincent Hughes are renewing their fight to enact similar legislation to outlaw discrimination based on...
Satellite election centers set to open for the 2020 General Election
Satellite election centers set to open for the 2020 General Election Get your ballot in before Nov. 3 and help protect public health We are 41 days away from the general election and landscape for voting in the Nov. 3 General Election is becoming much clearer. We...
The 2020 Election is 43 days away, sign up to vote by mail today!
The 2020 Election is 43 days away, sign up to vote by mail today! Don’t send a naked ballot if you’re voting by mail The 2020 Election is 43 days away and I want to continue to provide the latest updates on the vote-by-mail process. You can apply to vote by mail today...
Sen. Hughes announces $1.5 million in COVID-19 preservation grants awarded in the 7th Senatorial District
PHILADELPHIA — September 15, 2020 — State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that $1,525,000 in funding had been awarded in the 7th Senatorial District through the COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program administered...
28 days left before the 2020 Census ends its 2020 count
28 days left before the 2020 Census ends its 2020 count An inaccurate count could cost southeast PA $10,000 in federal funding per person Complete the 2020 Census today! The U.S. Census Bureau has cut the response time for the 2020 Census, which means there are 28...