Working Pennsylvanians Are Getting a New Tax Credit
Working Pennsylvanians Are Getting a New Tax Credit This week, Senator Hughes was in Harrisburg to get the state budget passed. The Senate Republican budget impasse ended on Wednesday when state Senators and Representatives passed a bipartisan budget that delivered...
2 Million Pennsylvanians Will Lose Their SNAP Benefits if Republicans Don’t Act
2 Million Pennsylvanians Will Lose Their SNAP Benefits if Republicans Don’t Act SNAP recipients will not receive benefits in November unless Republicans end the government shutdown It was announced this week that the Republican government shutdown will now impact SNAP...
Senate Republicans Need to Come Back to Work
Senate Republicans Need to Come Back to Work Senate Democrats are ready to pass the Pennsylvania budget and end the impasse What to Know Pennsylvania’s budget is over 100 days late The PA House sent a budget to the Senate, for the second time, last week But PA Senate...
30,000 Book Giveaway!
30,000 Book Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend to participate in the Reading Opens the World Literacy Fair that Senator Hughes co-hosted in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers,...
Senator Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes Host “Importance of Men in the Classroom” Community Conversation
Senator Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes Host “Importance of Men in the Classroom” Community Conversation As the US faces a national shortage of 400,000 educators, Senator Vincent Hughes and his wife, activist and actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, welcomed community...
Hands Off Food Assistance
Hands Off Food Assistance Senator Hughes recently held a telephone town hall with experts from across Pennsylvania to discuss how federal cuts to food assistance would hurt Pennsylvanians and our economy. He was joined by: Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture,...
Republicans Voted for the Biggest Cut to Healthcare in American History
Republicans Voted for the Biggest Cut to Healthcare in American History The Republican Big, Ugly Bill includes huge cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and student loan support…and a big tax handout for the wealthiest in our country. In late May, Republicans in...
Senator Vincent Hughes and His Wife, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Advocate and Celebrate Reading in PA’s State Capitol
Senator Vincent Hughes and His Wife, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Advocate and Celebrate Reading in PA’s State Capitol Mrs. Hughes, aka Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Senator Hughes led an event in Harrisburg hosted by Scholastic to get the word out about a new reading program that...
When We Fight, We Win
When We Fight, We Win Senator Hughes brought together lawmakers and leaders at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to discuss how Republican health insurance cuts could impact Black Pennsylvanians This week, Senator Vincent Hughes held a roundtable at Enon Tabernacle...
Hands Off Social Security
Hands Off Social Security Senator Hughes brought federal, state, and local lawmakers, union leaders, and community members together outside the Social Security building in West Philly to tell Elon Musk and DOGE- keep your hands off social security! We want Musk and...
Tell Federal Lawmakers: Don’t Cut My Coverage, Don’t Cut My Healthcare
Tell Federal Lawmakers: Don’t Cut My Coverage, Don’t Cut My Healthcare This week Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by Democratic colleagues from the Senate and House to announce 4 bills that would protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Pennsylvania from attacks in...
A Discussion on Project 2025 and Your Money
Join Senator Hughes and the Center for American Progress for an online town hall about how tariffs, taxes, and cuts to social security could impact your wallet.
This will again be an interactive discussion where Senator Hughes and his guest answer your questions!
Please share this invitation with any friends and family who have questions about Project 2025. All are welcome!
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,...
Residents to Get Relief at Brith Sholom
Residents to Get Relief at Brith Sholom Sen. Hughes joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials to announce that the PHA has reached an agreement to purchase the Brith Shalom apartment building. Amidst the joyful tears and applause from...
Hughes and Former Cassidy Student Celebrate New School and a Renewed Commitment to Education
Hughes and Former Cassidy Student Celebrate New School and a Renewed Commitment to Education Hughes and Former Cassidy Student Celebrate New School and a Renewed Commitment to Education Seven years ago, Sen. Hughes received a letter from a 10-year-old student at the...
Hughes Celebrates New, Affordable Senior Housing in Overbrook
Hughes Celebrates New, Affordable Senior Housing in Overbrook Senator Hughes attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Good Shepherd Senior, a new 55-unit senior community project offering high-quality, one-bedroom apartments for seniors. Sen. Hughes joined...
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...
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...
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,...
Finishing the Job to Fully and Fairly Fund Our Schools
Finishing the Job to Fully and Fairly Fund Our Schools WATCH: Senator Hughes shares an update on the fight to equitably fund our public schools The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would answer the call from Commonwealth Court to fix...
We Can Stop Gun Violence by Investing in Communities
We Can Stop Gun Violence by Investing in Communities Senator Hughes recently brought together anti-violence community groups, gun violence advocates, and lawmakers to recognize gun violence awareness month and the impactful work of community violence...