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Senate Democrats Push Legislation to Aid Farmers, Bolster Local Agriculture, Develop Markets

March 6, 2019

Hughes, Schwank, Haywood offer multi-faceted approach

Harrisburg – March 6, 2019 – 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 farmers’ markets.

Senator Hughes proposes legislation to address poverty in Pa.

February 28, 2019

Philadelphia — February 28, 2019 – Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced plans to introduce a pair of bills designed to assist lawmakers in reducing the commonwealth’s 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

February 8, 2019

Philadelphia — February 8, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf today held a Raise the Wage rally with legislators and advocacy groups as a reminder that it’s past time to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour. The boost in pay would enable tens of thousands of...

Sen. Hughes, Rep. Wheatley hold event recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania

February 4, 2019

HARRISBURG – February 4, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) held an event to recognize Feb. 7, 2019 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...

Senator Hughes proposes legislation to fight mortgage discrimination in Pa.

February 4, 2019

Harrisburg – February 4, 2019 – Continuing his fight against modern day redlining, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has proposed legislation to prevent mortgage discrimination on the basis of race in Pennsylvania. Sen. Hughes is seeking...

Sen. Hughes, Reps. Harris and Roebuck renew push for free college

January 30, 2019

Harrisburg — January 30, 2019 — 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

January 16, 2019

HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members 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. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...

Democratic State Senators Seek Spark to Ignite Manufacturing Expansion

January 11, 2019

HARRISBURG, January 11, 2019 – Three Democratic state senators today announced a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at sparking a rapid and sustained expansion of Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector.

State Senators Write Banks Asking Institutions to help 12,000 Federal Employees Working without Pay

January 10, 2019

Harrisburg, PA – January 10, 2019 – 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

January 10, 2019

Philadelphia — January 10, 2019 —Today, 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

December 20, 2018

Harrisburg – December 20, 2018 – 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

December 12, 2018

Philadelphia – December 12, 2018 – 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, Senator Haywood to hold roundtable on fair housing in Philadelphia

December 10, 2018

Philadelphia – December 10, 2018 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) will join State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of 1968 on...

Senator Hughes reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of Appropriations Committee

November 14, 2018

Harrisburg, PA − November 14, 2018 – Democratic members of the Pennsylvania Senate reelected Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) as the Democratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “It is an honor to again be selected to...

Senator Hughes encourages educators, businesses to apply for $30 million in PAsmart grants

November 2, 2018

HARRISBURG, PA − November 2, 2018 − 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 Announces $75,000 in school safety and security grants in the district

October 30, 2018

Harrisburg, PA − October 30, 2018 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery counties) announced that $75,000 in School Safety and Security Grants were awarded to school districts in the 7th Senatorial District. The Philadelphia School District...

Senator Hughes announces $200,000 grant for trail project in Whitemarsh Township

October 25, 2018

Harrisburg – October 25, 2018 – Senator Hughes thanked Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration following the announcement of a $200,000 grant that will fund a trail project in Whitemarsh Township. The grant will support the construction of 1-mile of the multi-use Cross...

Senator Hughes applauds PA Forward Student Loan Program launched by PHEAA

October 22, 2018

Harrisburg – October 22, 2018 – 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 Schlossberg’s mental health legislation, bill headed to Governor Wolf

October 17, 2018

Harrisburg – October 17, 2018 – 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 governor’s desk, according to the bill’s...

Sen. Hughes, Rep. Schweyer to protect health care for people with preexisting conditions

October 16, 2018

Harrisburg – October 16, 2018 – 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)...

Hughes: Recycling Grants Approved for Philadelphia, Conshohocken, Whitemarsh, Upper Dublin

October 12, 2018

Harrisburg – October 12, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that nearly $1 million total in grant funding to aid recycling efforts has been approved for several municipalities in his senatorial district. The state Department of...

Senator Hughes Announces Multimodal Project Selected in the 7th Senatorial District

October 3, 2018

Harrisburg, PA – October 3, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced a project in the 7th Senatorial District was selected for a grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The Philadelphia Streets Department was awarded...

Senator Hughes, Representative Comitta call for ban on loaded firearms in vehicles at request of mother of road-rage shooting victim

September 25, 2018

HARRISBURG, PA – September 25, 2018 – 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...

Senator Hughes praises nearly $1 million in Commonwealth Finance Authority grants awarded in the district

September 18, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 18, 2018 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced Tuesday that $953,659 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants were awarded to five projects in the 7th Senatorial District. The projects will...

Senator Hughes applauds $5 million in RACP projects awarded to the 7th District

September 6, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 6, 2018 – The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) recently awarded $5 million in Commonwealth grant funding to six projects in 7th Senatorial District, represented by Senator Vincent Hughes...

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