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Senator Hughes issues statement on Cheyney University keeping its accreditation

Senator Hughes issues statement on Cheyney University keeping its accreditation

November 25, 2019

Philadelphia, PA − November 25, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issues statement on Cheyney University keeping its accreditation: “The decision by Middle States Commission on Higher Education to grant Cheyney University full...
State Senator Vincent Hughes issues statement following Fund Our Facilities Coalition call for $100 million in funding

State Senator Vincent Hughes issues statement following Fund Our Facilities Coalition call for $100 million in funding

September 11, 2019

Philadelphia, PA − September 11, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after the Fund Our Facilities Coalition called for $100 million in funding for immediate asbestos and lead remediation in toxic schools...
Senator Hughes issues statement following weekend shootings in Philadelphia

Senator Hughes issues statement following weekend shootings in Philadelphia

August 12, 2019

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

Senator Hughes issues statement after urging Senate Judiciary Committee strongly consider his universal background checks bill to help curb gun violence

August 9, 2019

“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...
Senator Hughes submits public comment to U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing proposed changes SNAP benefits program

Senator Hughes submits public comment to U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing proposed changes SNAP benefits program

July 26, 2019

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)...
Senator Hughes issues statement on Cheyney University keeping its accreditation

Senator Hughes says Act 58, which authorizes “concurrent jurisdiction” for AG in Philadelphia, distracts from fight against gun violence

July 10, 2019

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

Senator Hughes Applauds Wolf’s Swift Action to Fund Voting Security Upgrades

July 9, 2019

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...
Senator Hughes thanks Senate Education Committee members for their support of trauma-informed education initiative

Senator Hughes thanks Senate Education Committee members for their support of trauma-informed education initiative

June 11, 2019

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...
Senator Hughes thanks colleagues for supporting SB 502, extending resources for crime victims

Senator Hughes thanks colleagues for supporting SB 502, extending resources for crime victims

June 5, 2019

I am grateful to have support of my colleagues on Senate Bill 502, which provides a clearer and less difficult path for crime victims and their families as they deal with the justice system. SB 502 will help ensure victims are provided with complete information about...
Sen. Hughes supports census commission’s funding request to improve 2020 census accuracy

Sen. Hughes supports census commission’s funding request to improve 2020 census accuracy

May 24, 2019

Philadelphia, PA − May 24, 2019 − Pennsylvania must have an accurate census count in 2020, which is I support the request of Gov. Tom Wolf’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission. Billions of dollars in federal funding in areas such as education, infrastructure,...
Senator Hughes issues statement after urging Senate Judiciary Committee strongly consider his universal background checks bill to help curb gun violence

Senator Hughes praises Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously supporting bill to extend resources for crime victims

May 1, 2019

Thank you to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for supporting Senate Bill 502 and moving it to the full Senate for consideration. Additional thanks to Senator Art Haywood and Senator Camera Bartolotta for supporting this bill. Crime victims and their families...

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