Open Enrollment for PENNIE is going on now!
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...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
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,...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $16M for Community Development and Growth in the 7thSenatorial District
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
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,...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $16M for Philadelphia Public Schools
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...
Senator Vincent Hughes Announces Over $3M for Philadelphia Community and Education Centers
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...
Senators Hughes and Dillon Announce $5.2M for Philadelphia Public Safety
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...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuits Seeking to Block Enforcement of Senate Resolution 334
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...
Democratic Leaders Applaud Shapiro’s ‘Bold and Broad’ Action on Housing
PHILADELPHIA − September 12, 2024 – Senate Democrats today applauded Gov. Josh Shapiro’s “bold and broad” action to address Pennsylvania’s growing housing crisis. At a senior housing development in Philadelphia that was built with the help of public financing...
Hughes Joins City Leadership to Deliver Good News at Brith Shalom
WYNNEFIELD HEIGHTS, September 5, 2024 − Amidst the joyful tears and applause from remaining residents, Sen. Hughes joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other officials yesterday to announce that the Philadelphia Housing Authority has reached an agreement with...
‘She Did This’: Hughes and Former Cassidy Student Celebrate New School and a Renewed Commitment to Education
OVERBROOK − August 16, 2024 − Seven years ago, Sen. Vincent Hughes received a letter from a 10-year-old student at the nearly century-old Lewis C. Cassidy Academics School in Overbrook. “Every day I go to school I feel like I am in a prison, or a junkyard,” Chelsea...
Over 160 Affordable Rental Units are Being Built in the 7th District!
Over 160 Affordable Rental Units are Being Built in the 7th District! Senator Hughes recently announced over $5.9M in affordable rental housing tax credits for 4 new projects, bringing the total neighborhood investment to over $75M Senator Vincent Hughes was proud to...
A New Community Hub for Youth and Their Families
A New Community Hub for Youth and Their Families Philadelphia Youth Basketball’s Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center features 7 basketball courts, an education suite, mental health oasis, and multimedia labs Senator Hughes was proud to join Philadelphia Youth Basketball...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $5.9M in Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credits for Projects in the 7th District
Harrisburg, PA – Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $5.9M in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for 4 rental housing projects in the 7th district. In total the projects will yield 163 affordable rental units, with 39 of those units being accessible units. The...
Senate Democratic Leaders Share Statement on Passing of FY24-25 Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate and House passed a $47.59B dollar budget that makes significant investments in basic education, higher education, public safety, health and human services, and economic development.
West Philly Affordable Housing Update
West Philly Affordable Housing Update We’re proud to share an update about a new affordable housing project in Mantua that is being supported by state investments Senator Hughes helped secure! Earlier this summer, Habitat for Humanity broke ground on 4 new affordable...
Cheyney University Accreditation is Reaffirmed
Cheyney University Accreditation is Reaffirmed We’re proud to share that Cheyney University’s accreditation has been reaffirmed, meaning the historically Black state school is no longer on probation. Back in February, Senator Hughes joined Cheyney President Aaron...
Senators Saval, Hughes, Cappelletti, and Kearney Announce Intention to Introduce Bill Preventing Criminalization of Homelessness
Harrisburg, PA − July 2, 2024 − Today State Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County), Vincent Hughes (D–Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties), Amanda Cappelletti (D–Delaware and Montgomery Counties), and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware County) announced their intention...
Senator Hughes’ Community Garden Legislation Heads to Governor Shapiro’s Desk for Signature
Harrisburg, PA – July 2, 2024 − Yesterday, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill passed in the Senate on June 27, 2024. The legislation will now head to Governor Shapiro for signature and final passage....
Senator Hughes’ Legislation to Support Philadelphia Community Gardens Passes in the Senate
Harrisburg, PA− June 27, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Senate with a final vote of 42-7. The bill makes it easier for Philadelphia residents to eventually own vacant and blighted land that is being used as a community garden....
Making College Affordable in Pennsylvania
Making College Affordable in Pennsylvania WATCH: Senator Hughes shares an update on the fight for free and affordable higher education Lawmakers are currently working on negotiating Pennsylvania’s next budget which could impact many aspects of life in Pennsylvania,...
Senate Democratic Leaders, Jay Costa and Vincent Hughes, Issue Statement Affirming Caucus Commitment to Women’s Reproductive Freedom and Autonomy
Harrisburg − June 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Jay Costa, Senate Democratic Leader, and Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the following statements to recognize the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Senate...
New Report Signals Community Groups are a Key Driver in the Reduction of Gun Violence in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA − June 21, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes brought together anti-violence community groups, gun violence advocates, and lawmakers to highlight the impactful work of community violence intervention and the need for more state funds to support their...