Rand Study Supports Medicaid Expansion, Senators Say

Harrisburg, March 28, 2013 – Two top Democratic state Senators who have been urging the Corbett administration to expand Medicaid said the governor should pay attention to a new, detailed study commissioned by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) that shows the advantages of enrolling more Pennsylvanians in Medicaid.

Senate Democrats Announce Medicaid Expansion Legislation

Measure would require Pennsylvania’s participation HARRISBURG, March 13, 2013 – Senate Democrats announced sweeping legislation that would compel Pennsylvania to participate in the expansion of Medicaid so that 650,000 more Pennsylvanians would be covered by health...

Senate Democrats Applaud Attorney General Kane’s Decision on Lottery

Harrisburg,  February 14, 2013 – State Senate Democrats applauded Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s decision to reject the Corbett Administration’s plan to privatize the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery to a U.K.-based company Camelot Global...

Sen. Hughes: Corbett Budget Continues to Move PA in the Wrong Direction

HARRISBURG, February 5, 2013 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today issued the following statement on Governor Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “With this budget proposal, Governor Corbett continues a tradition...

Senator Hughes: Lottery Privatization Deal Shows Lack of Transparency

HARRISBURG, January 14, 2013 – – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today provided the following statement regarding Governor Corbett’s decision to move forward with a Private Management Agreement (PMA) with...

Sen. Hughes Issues Statement on the Passing of Wendell W. Young III

PHILADELPHIA, January 4, 2013 – – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today issued the following statement on the passing of local labor leader Wendell W. Young III, who served as president emeritus of the United Food and Commercial Workers...

Sen. Hughes and His Constituents Reflect on the Meaning of Thanksgiving

PHILADELPHIA, November 19, 2012 – – At his annual “Hearts of Harvest” program, which provides grocery gift cards to families in need, State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) and his constituents discussed the meaning of Thanksgiving. Hughes joined...

Hughes Responds to Governor’s Comments on Medicaid Expansion

HARRISBURG, November 19, 2012 – – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today issued the following statement in response to comments Gov. Tom Corbett made today regarding the potential costs of Medicaid...

Sen. Hughes Reelected Democratic Appropriations Chair

HARRISBURG, November 14, 2012 – – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) has been reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee. This is the second time Hughes was elected to the position by Senate...

Hughes Questions Proposal to Privatize Lottery Management

PHILADELPHIA, November 9, 2012 – – State Sen. Vincent Hughes today admonished the Corbett Administration for moving forward with the potential privatization of state lottery management without involvement from the General Assembly or the public.

Hurricane Sandy Afternoon Update

Harrisburg – October 30, 2012 – (4:30 p.m.) In an afternoon conference call briefing, Robert Powelson, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and Glenn M. Cannon, director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, outlined new...

Hurricane Sandy Update

Absentee ballot deadline extended in Pennsylvania as state recovers from this massive storm. Harrisburg — October 30, 2012 – (9:20 a.m.) Gov. Tom Corbett provided additional details on how Pennsylvania is dealing with Hurricane Sandy earlier today at a briefing held...

Hurricane Sandy Impact, Important Contact Numbers, Information

October 29, 2012 — (6 p.m.) Gov. Tom Corbett held briefing to update the status of Hurricane Sandy and its impact on Pennsylvania.  The governor said that the storm had 90 mile per hour winds and was making landfall in New Jersey and expected to move west.  The...

Senator Hughes and Tom Joyner to Host Major Community Health Event

HARRISBURG, October 16, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with Tom Joyner of the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” to host Take a Loved One to the Doctor (TALOTTD), a community health and wellness event aimed at promoting health and wellness in the African-American...

Democrats Tout Passage of Corrections Reform

Senate Democratic Initiatives Part of Legislation HARRISBURG, October 15, 2012 – – Senate Democrats today said that passage of the new corrections initiative referred to as the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) is solid policy that will protect...

Sen. Hughes Comments on the Death of former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter

Harrisburg – October 14, 2012 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following comments on the death of former Sen. Arlen Specter. Specter, longtime U.S. Senator, former Philadelphia...

Hughes: Halt of Voter ID Law is a Victory for Voters

HARRISBURG, October 2, 2012 — Following Commonwealth Court’s decision to halt Pennsylvania’s voter ID law until after the 2012 General Election in November, state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments on the ruling: “This decision is...

Hughes: Save Money When You Open a College Savings Account in September

HARRISBURG, September 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes is encouraging families to enroll online in the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) in September to save $50 in enrollment fees. The PA 529 GSP is administered by the state treasurer’s office. The program...

Senator Hughes to Host Financial Empowerment Summit

HARRISBURG, September 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution (WPFSI) to host his financial Empowerment Summit, Show Me All the Money, which aims to assist families in navigating these tough economic...