Gov. Wolf Announces Initiative for a Lead-Free Pennsylvania with Support from Sen. Hughes
Philadelphia, PA – Agosto 28, 2019 − Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled his initiative to create a lead-free Pennsylvania by calling on the legislature to increase access to blood testing for children in alignment with federal guidelines, increasing local response...
Sen. Hughes announces plans to introduce bill that would protect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from additional trauma
Harrisburg, PA – Agosto 28, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to introduce new legislation that would add safeguards to help prevent revictimization and additional trauma to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...
El senador Hughes se une a la Comisión Histórica y de Museos de Pensilvania para el lanzamiento de la campaña conmemorativa de los 400 años de historia afroamericana en Pa.
Harrisburg, PA -21 de agosto de 2019 - Para honrar las profundas, ricas e impactantes contribuciones de los afroamericanos en la Mancomunidad de Pensilvania, el senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) se unió al Museo Histórico y...
El senador Hughes hace pública una declaración en la que apoya la orden ejecutiva del gobernador Wolf para reducir la violencia armada y pide a los líderes de la mayoría que actúen sobre la legislación existente en materia de armas.
Filadelfia, PA - 16 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) emitió la siguiente declaración apoyando la orden ejecutiva del gobernador Tom Wolf para reducir la violencia armada: "Como resultado de una excelente labor policial junto con algunos milagros, ningún policía...
El senador Hughes anuncia la próxima legislación para hacer frente a las condenas y encarcelamientos injustos en Pensilvania
Harrisburg, PA - 14 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) anunció planes para dos piezas de legislación destinadas a frenar las condenas y encarcelamientos injustos en la Commonwealth. La primera pieza de legislación establecería directrices...
Los senadores Hughes y Browne alaban los primeros resultados del programa Safe2Say Something tras la publicación del informe anual
Harrisburg - agosto. 5, 2019 - Los senadores estatales Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) y Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) elogiaron los resultados del programa de denuncia anónima de amenazas Safe2Say Something (S2SS) tras el primer informe anual de la Oficina del Fiscal....
El Senador Hughes anuncia 20 millones de dólares en subvenciones estatales en el 7º Distrito Senatorial
Harrisburg, PA - 1 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) anunció que se otorgaron $ 20 millones en subvenciones del Programa de Capital de Asistencia para la Reurbanización (RACP) en el 7º Distrito Senatorial.El senador Hughes agradeció al gobernador Tom Wolf por su...
Los miembros de la Asamblea General piden al gobernador Wolf un estado de emergencia para hacer frente a Pennsylvanians viven en la pobreza
Harrisburg, Pa. - 1 de agosto de 2019 - Hoy, los miembros demócratas de la Cámara y el Senado de Pensilvania le piden al gobernador Tom Wolf que declare un estado de emergencia para abordar las necesidades creadas por la eliminación del programa de Asistencia General del estado. General...
Sen. Hughes joins Gov. Wolf at announcement for $4.3 million to improve conditions at Philadelphia school buildings
PHILADELPHIA – Julio 31, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf is providing $4.3 million in state funding for lead paint stabilization at Philadelphia school buildings. The governor was joined by members of Philadelphia’s legislative delegation, School District of...
Pew Trusts laud tax credit evaluations, IFO review enacted by Sen. Hughes amendment
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Julio 31, 2019 — Pew Charitable Trusts recently praised Pennsylvania as a “leader” in tax incentive evaluation and the provision that set the analysis over the top came from Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery). Sen. Hughes introduced...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – Julio 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Senator Hughes submits public comment to U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing proposed changes SNAP benefits program
Julio 26, 2019 – Philadelphia – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) wrote the U.S. Department of Agriculture Viernes to oppose a proposal to end automatic eligibility requirements that could cut Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Sen. Hughes applauds $120K in fresh fruit, vegetable grants for schools in the 7th Senatorial District
Philadelphia − Julio 15, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) praised more than $120,000 in grants to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables to students in the 7th Senatorial District during the school day. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration...
PA Legislators Work as ‘Servers for an Hour’ in Push for Minimum Wage Increase for Working Families
Philadelphia, PA (Julio 12, 2019) — A record number of state legislators waited tables for an hour Viernes afternoon at a restaurant in downtown Philadelphia in support of the federal Raise the Wage Act nationwide and One Fair Wage in the state.
Senator Hughes proposes legislation to repeal of Act 58, which establishes concurrent jurisdiction in Philadelphia with AG, DA
PHILADELPHIA – Julio 10, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to introduce legislation that would repeal the recently granted concurrent jurisdiction given to the Pennsylvania Attorney General in gun-related crimes, such as...
Senate Democrats Highlight Funding for Affordable Housing in the PA 2019-2020 Budget
Harrisburg – Julio 1, 2019 – The just-passed state budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 included a large increase in funding for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE). Several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus...
Members of The General Assembly & Statewide Advocates Hosted News Conference Defending General Assistance
Harrisburg – Junio 24, 2019 – Health and Human Services Committee Democratic Chairman State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined members of the PA General Assembly and statewide advocates to fight to protect the General Assistance program. House Bill...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Sen. Hughes says push for 100 percent renewable energy is about the children
Harrisburg – Junio 19, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by several hundred people at a rally, including dozens of child “lobbyists,” looking to bring 100 percent renewable energy to Pennsylvania by 2050. The rally,...
Senator Hughes, Health Officials Respond to Report on Toxic Lead Levels in Pennsylvania, Call for Immediate Action
PHILADELPHIA – Junio 14, 2019 − In response to an in-depth report by the Joint State Commission Report on Lead Risks and Exposure in Pennsylvania, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D, Philadelphia/Montgomery County) convened a gathering of fellow elected officials,...
Senators Haywood, Hughes, and Muth Hosted a Fair Share Tax News Conference
Harrisburg – Junio 12, 2019 – State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) State Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), and PA Budget and Policy Center Director Marc Stier hosted a press...
Senate, House Members Unveil Elections Reform Proposals
Harrisburg PA – Junio 4, 2019 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) led House and Senate Democrats in announcing several voting reform proposals Martes in the Main Capitol Rotunda. The legislators were...
Fund Our Facilities Coalition Announces Legislation to Invest $85 Million in School Building Repairs
PHILADELPHIA, PA − Mayo 29, 2019 − The union leaders and legislators who comprise the Fund Our Facilities Coalition today met at Richard Wright Elementary School to announce legislation sponsored by State Senator Vincent Hughes that would invest $85 million to...