Financing Your College Education
If youāre a high school student thinking about going to college, time is running out! Senator Hughes has put together an all-star group of organizations and resources with the goal of helping you finance your college education. All you need to do is show up!Show Me...
Senate Democrats Push Legislation to Aid Farmers, Bolster Local Agriculture, Develop Markets
Hughes, Schwank, Haywood offer multi-faceted approach
Harrisburg ā March 6, 2019 ā Senate Democrats said today that they are sponsoring a three-bill legislative package designed to provide additional tax credits to farmers, encourage the use of locally sourced food and expand farmersā markets.
Senator Hughes proposes legislation to address poverty in Pa.
Philadelphia ā February 28, 2019 ā Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced plans to introduce a pair of bills designed to assist lawmakers in reducing the commonwealthās poverty and deep poverty rates. These proposals, SB 360 and SB 361...
Senator Hughes joins Gov. Wolf, at rally to raise Pa.’s minimum wage
Philadelphia ā February 8, 2019 ā Governor Tom Wolf today held a Raise the Wage rally with legislators and advocacy groups as a reminder that itās past time to raise Pennsylvaniaās minimum wage to $12 an hour. The boost in pay would enable tens of thousands of...
Sen. Hughes, Reps. Harris and Roebuck renew push for free college
Harrisburg ā January 30, 2019 ā Renewing their call for free college for all Pennsylvanians, Senator Vincent Hughes, (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia) and APSCUF President Ken Mash announced the next...
Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies
HARRISBURG, PA ā January 16, 2019 āMembers of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. āIn my county of Allegheny, we have...
State Senators Write Banks Asking Institutions to help 12,000 Federal Employees Working without Pay
Harrisburg, PA ā January 10, 2019 ā On behalf of the 12,000 Pennsylvania federal employees, contractors and subcontractors who are not receiving a paycheck during the partial federal government shutdown, Senator Vincent Hughes...
Senators Haywood and Hughes Jointly Announce Business Education Partnership Grants
Philadelphia ā January 10, 2019 āToday, State Senators Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced the award of grant funding from the Department of Labor and Industry for Business Education Partnerships across...
Senate Democrats introduce legislation to protect health care for Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg ā December 20, 2018 ā The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus continues its fight to protect the major tenets of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) through two legislative proposals that would ensure comprehensive, quality and affordable...
Senator Hughes, Senator Haywood host fair housing community roundtable to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Philadelphia ā December 12, 2018 ā State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) and State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined, activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of...
Senator Hughes reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg, PA ā November 14, 2018 ā Democratic members of the Pennsylvania Senate reelected Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) as the Democratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. āIt is an honor to again be selected to...
Senator Hughes encourages educators, businesses to apply for $30 million in PAsmart grants
HARRISBURG, PA ā November 2, 2018 ā Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) encouraged innovators to apply for grants aimed at spurring K-12 computer science and STEM education, expanding registered apprenticeships, and supporting job training...
Senator Hughes mourns loss of life in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
I am deeply saddened by the loss of life yesterday at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the 11 people killed, as well as the six others wounded in the hateful attack. Thank you to law enforcement officers, first...
Senator Hughes applauds PA Forward Student Loan Program launched by PHEAA
Harrisburg ā October 22, 2018 ā Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) praised a new Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA) program a new student loan program for Pennsylvania students who need help paying for college after exhausting...
Senator Hughes applauds Representative Schlossbergās mental health legislation, bill headed to Governor Wolf
Harrisburg ā October 17, 2018 ā Legislation that would support suicide prevention and mental health services at institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania today passed the state Senate and is headed to the governorās desk, according to the billās...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Schweyer to protect health care for people with preexisting conditions
Harrisburg ā October 16, 2018 ā Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by Representative Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh), Representative Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny), Representative Helen Tai (D-Bucks) and Representative Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester)...
Attorney General Josh Shapiro Announces Partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to Implement State-Wide School Safety Reporting Program
HARRISBURG ā At the Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School in Harrisburg today, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to roll out and operate the Safe2Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for every school across the...
Michelle Roberson is a #WomanMakingADifference
Bianca Robersonās tragic death on June 28, 2017 could have been the end of her story, but her mother, Michelle Roberson, is fighting to prevent another senseless road-rage shooting like the one that claimed her daughterās life. Michelle worked with numerous...
Senator Hughes, Representative Comitta call for ban on loaded firearms in vehicles at request of mother of road-rage shooting victim
HARRISBURG, PA ā September 25, 2018 ā Moved by the tragic death of Bianca Nikol Roberson, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) called for a ban of firearms in vehicles as a means of preventing future...
Cheyney and Lincoln universities deserve celebration during HBCU week and throughout the year
Did you know this week is designated to honor the 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) across the U.S.? Thousands will take to our capitol to exchange information and share innovation to keep alive the spirit on which HBCUs were founded: Providing...
Americanās rights are in danger if Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the Supreme Court
Our recent progress in areas such as health care, womenās rights, affirmative action, the environment and many others are at risk if Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. As the hearings proceed and U.S. senators probe the presidentās nominee to our...
Senator Hughes asks Health Secretary Levine to create training program for first responders who encounter synthetic opiates while treating overdose patients
Harrisburg, PA ā September 4, 2018 ā Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) wrote a letter to Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine requesting a new training program for the stateās first responders who may be exposed to synthetic opiates while treating...
Senator Hughes and Senator Browne introduce proposal to help victims of trauma in stateās primary schools
Philadelphia, August 30, 2018 ā Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) introduced a proposal that would establish programs to help primary school students who were victims of trauma. The trauma-informed system of education...