Today, May 18, is the last day to register to vote by mail before the June 2 primary. All new registrants must apply by 11:59 p.m. to be able to vote in the primary election. The process is simple and can be done at votespa.com. REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE Every...
Don’t miss the May 26 deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot Nearly 1.3 million Pennsylvanians have signed up to vote by mail and we need to increase that number across the commonwealth. Southeastern Pennsylvania remains in the “RED” phase and a stay-at-home...
Sen. Hughes and PA Senate Dems pushing for additional protections for those impacted by pandemic Gov. Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced that Pennsylvania would suspend evictions and foreclosures through July 10, a move that...
Join Senator Hughes for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and how residents can stay safe by voting at home during the June 2 primary. RSVP for the telephone town hall at 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 here. To date 1.25 million...
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) for qualifying families who are experiencing financial challenges because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Residents can get more information about...
The city of Philadelphia announced its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those in need of housing assistance during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. The program is open to renters with a valid current lease who have lost income...
Watch the video above for an inspiring message on our duty to vote from former First Lady Michelle Obama. There is a lot at stake in every election, which is why Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary is no different – despite the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Senator...
Self-employed workers who have lost work as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic can now file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The Pennsylvania Department of Labor says the PUA website is fully functional and able to take claims, including the...
Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring people have trusted information from trusted sources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. He will return for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus, the June 2 primary & economic effects of the pandemic at...
Pennsylvania has new voting rules that allow registered voters to vote by mail for any reason. Senator Hughes is encouraging voters to sign up to vote by mail because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and the continued threat to public health. It is likely that...
Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring people have trusted information from trusted sources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. He will return for his latest telephone town hall on a coronavirus-related topic at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Join the senator for...
Help protect public health, vote by mail in the June 2 primary Senator Hughes is encouraging everyone to vote by mail in the June 2 primary to help protect public health during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which is why he sending another reminder to...
Parts of Pennsylvania are on the path to reopening following the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, but there is still more to do to help slow the spread of the deadly disease, especially in southeastern portion of the state. Data show Pennsylvanians are doing better...
As we get closer to Pennsylvania’s June 2 primary and deadlines to apply for a mail-in ballot and registration, Senator Hughes is encouraging everyone to vote by mail to help mitigate spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Senator Hughes hosted a Telephone Town...
Every one of us has been impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, but certain communities across Pennsylvania have been devastated by the unprecedent public health crisis. To help with recovery, Pennsylvania is set to receive billions of dollars in federal...
HARRISBURG – APRIL 29, 2020 – State Senators Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) unveiled the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus’ plan to allocate federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds Wednesday...
Pennsylvania’s primary is fast approaching, as are the deadlines to vote by mail. Senator Hughes and other public officials are recommending people vote by mail to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and to protect public health. Be sure to join him tomorrow...
It is easy, secure and safe By now you probably know the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has postponed Pennsylvania’s Primary to June 2. To help protect public health and help mitigate the spread of the disease, Senator Hughes and other public officials suggest...
There are a number of available resources to keep kids engaged The sad reality of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is that it has been a major hindrance to students learning. Whether the reason is because of the technology gap or otherwise, our students must...
Join the senator and experts for the latest information Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring you have the latest information on important topics during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Join him for the latest conversation on economic impact payments and...
Pennsylvania’s primary election has been postponed to June 2 because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and public health concerns around spreading the virus. Voting by absentee ballot is one way to submit your ballot without having to go to the polls. Those who may...
The federal government is providing help to those who have been forced out of work by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic who have typically been excluded from collecting unemployment. Pennsylvania recently rolled out information on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance...
The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has forced Pennsylvania officials to move the commonwealth’s 2020 primary election June 2. Senator Hughes is encouraging people to vote by mail to avoid risking exposure to the coronavirus going to the polls. The process is pretty...
HARRISBURG – April 20, 2020 – Several small business owners and the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association (PRLA) joined state Sens. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Anthony Williams (D-Delaware/Philadelphia) in the call for temporary changes to...
Join Senator Hughes at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, April 16 for a telephone town hall on financial resources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. You can RSVP for the conversation here. The senator will be joined by Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jerry...
