Gov. Wolf Announces Initiative for a Lead-Free Pennsylvania with Support from Sen. Hughes
Philadelphia, PA – August 28, 2019 − Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled his initiative to create a lead-free Pennsylvania by calling on the legislature to increase access to blood testing for children in alignment with federal guidelines, increasing local response...
Sen. Hughes announces plans to introduce bill that would protect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from additional trauma
Harrisburg, PA – August 28, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to introduce new legislation that would add safeguards to help prevent revictimization and additional trauma to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...
Sen. Hughes joins Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission for campaign launch commemorating 400 Years of African American history in Pa.
Harrisburg, PA —August 21, 2019 – To honor the deep, rich, and impactful contributions of African Americans in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum...
The majorities in the PA House and Senate must stop ignoring gun violence
People have been shot on college campuses. People have been shot in grade schools, middle schools and high schools. People have been shot in churches. People have been shot in mosques. People have been shot in synagogues. People have been shot in movie...
Sen. Hughes releases statement supporting Gov. Wolf’s executive order to reduce gun violence, calls for majority leaders to act on existing gun legislation
Philadelphia, PA − August 16, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement supporting Gov. Tom Wolf’s executive order to reduce gun violence: “As a result of some excellent policing along with a few miracles, no police...
Senator Hughes announces upcoming legislation to address wrongful convictions, imprisonment in PA
Harrisburg, PA – August 14, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans for two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing wrongful convictions and imprisonment in the commonwealth. The first piece of legislation would set guidelines...
Senator Hughes issues statement following weekend shootings in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA − August 12, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement Monday following a rash of weekend shootings in Philadelphia that left 12 injured and one person dead: I am deeply saddened by the continued...
Senator Hughes issues statement after urging Senate Judiciary Committee strongly consider his universal background checks bill to help curb gun violence
“As a longtime advocate for gun safety in Pennsylvania, I am heartened to hear Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Lisa Baker’s willingness to hold public hearings to address gun violence and find effective remedies to protect our communities. I am hopeful the...
Senators Hughes, Browne tout early returns on Safe2Say Something program following release of annual report
Harrisburg – August. 5, 2019 – State Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) praised the results of the Safe2Say Something (S2SS) anonymous threat reporting program following the first annual report by the Office of the Attorney...
Members of the General Assembly Ask Governor Wolf for a State Of Emergency To Address Pennsylvanians Living in Poverty
Harrisburg, Pa. − August 1, 2019 − Today, Democratic members from the Pennsylvania House and Senate are asking Governor Tom Wolf to declare a state of emergency to address the needs created by the elimination of the state’s General Assistance program. General...
Sen. Hughes joins Gov. Wolf at announcement for $4.3 million to improve conditions at Philadelphia school buildings
PHILADELPHIA – July 31, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf is providing $4.3 million in state funding for lead paint stabilization at Philadelphia school buildings. The governor was joined by members of Philadelphia’s legislative delegation, School District of...
Pew Trusts laud tax credit evaluations, IFO review enacted by Sen. Hughes amendment
PHILADELPHIA, PA — July 31, 2019 — Pew Charitable Trusts recently praised Pennsylvania as a “leader” in tax incentive evaluation and the provision that set the analysis over the top came from Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery). Sen. Hughes introduced...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Senator Hughes submits public comment to U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing proposed changes SNAP benefits program
July 26, 2019 – Philadelphia – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) wrote the U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday to oppose a proposal to end automatic eligibility requirements that could cut Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Sen. Hughes applauds $120K in fresh fruit, vegetable grants for schools in the 7th Senatorial District
Philadelphia − July 15, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) praised more than $120,000 in grants to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables to students in the 7th Senatorial District during the school day. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration...
PA Legislators Work as ‘Servers for an Hour’ in Push for Minimum Wage Increase for Working Families
Philadelphia, PA (July 12, 2019) — A record number of state legislators waited tables for an hour Friday afternoon at a restaurant in downtown Philadelphia in support of the federal Raise the Wage Act nationwide and One Fair Wage in the state.
Senator Hughes says Act 58, which authorizes “concurrent jurisdiction” for AG in Philadelphia, distracts from fight against gun violence
The major drug bust Tuesday of nearly 200,000 doses of heroin and fentanyl, along with the continued shootings across the city of Philadelphia, should send a message to all of us that the issues around who authored the “concurrent jurisdiction” language in...
Senator Hughes Applauds Wolf’s Swift Action to Fund Voting Security Upgrades
I am pleased Gov. Tom Wolf is moving forward with a funding plan for new voting systems across the commonwealth. The governor’s funding plan is similar to the Senate Democrats’ June proposal, which would have reimbursed counties for 100 percent of all costs to acquire...
Senate Democrats Highlight Funding for Affordable Housing in the PA 2019-2020 Budget
Harrisburg – July 1, 2019 – The just-passed state budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 included a large increase in funding for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE). Several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus...
Sen. Hughes says push for 100 percent renewable energy is about the children
Harrisburg – June 19, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by several hundred people at a rally, including dozens of child “lobbyists,” looking to bring 100 percent renewable energy to Pennsylvania by 2050. The rally,...
Senator Hughes, Health Officials Respond to Report on Toxic Lead Levels in Pennsylvania, Call for Immediate Action
PHILADELPHIA – June 14, 2019 − In response to an in-depth report by the Joint State Commission Report on Lead Risks and Exposure in Pennsylvania, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D, Philadelphia/Montgomery County) convened a gathering of fellow elected officials,...
Senators Haywood, Hughes, and Muth Hosted a Fair Share Tax News Conference
Harrisburg – June 12, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) State Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), and PA Budget and Policy Center Director Marc Stier hosted a press...
Senator Hughes thanks Senate Education Committee members for their support of trauma-informed education initiative
I am grateful to the Senate Education Committee for its support of Senate Bill 200. Research has revealed the devastating effects of trauma on our communities, which is why we want to create policy and curriculum around trauma-informed education initiatives. We have...