Philadelphia, PA – Mayo 23, 2023 – Today, Senator Hughes brought his “See Me−Imagine You” Career Day to 13 schools across Philadelphia. The program was simultaneously held for students in each school and featured professionals from a range of careers and backgrounds,...
Harrisburg, PA – Mayo 11, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, celebrated the announcement of an available $1.3 million for at-risk youth in Pennsylvania through the First Chance Trust Fund. Legislation to establish the...
HARRISBURG, PA – Mayo 5, 2023: Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) introduced bipartisan legislation that takes important steps to protect minors and their mental health on social media....
Harrisburg, PA – Mayo 4, 2023: On Martes, 2 Mayo, 2023, Senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood took to the Senate floor to speak in opposition to a bill that would appoint a non-elected special prosecutor to incidents involving SEPTA transit jurisdiction;...
Philadelphia, PA – Abril 21, 2023 – Yesterday, state Senator Vincent Hughes held a press conference at the New Courtland Apartments on Henry Avenue to highlight $100 million dollars in grant funding that is available through the Housing Options Program. The funding...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 12, 2023: State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) teamed up with PhillyGoes2College Martes evening to host their free Money for College/Finance Your Future event. Held at the School of the Future, the event offered tax prep...
HARRISBURG, PA – MARCH 30, 2023: Today, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced applications have officially opened for the Housing Options Grant Program-Multi-family (HOP-MF) Program. The $100 million program,...
HARRISBURG, PA – MARCH 16, 2023- State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced Jueves nearly $5 million in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants for eleven projects in the 7th senatorial district. The CFA holds fiduciary...
Marzo 8, 2023 – Harrisburg, PA- As Temple University continues to mourn the tragic loss of TU Police Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald, today State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced the awarding of a grant to support the university’s police...
HARRISBURG, PA: Today, Senate Democrats and House Democrats held a joint press conference to respond to Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address. Senate Democrats are pleased with a commonsense budget that invests in the future of Pennsylvania, and are excited to continue...
HARRISBURG, PA – Marzo 6, 2023 – On Viernes, Marzo 3rd Senators Street, Schwank, Tartaglione and Hughes, reintroduced Sacred Spaces legislation, amending Section 3307 of Title 18 (Institutional Vandalism) to enhance the existing statute to give District...
MARCH 2, 2023 – PHILADELPHIA, PA- Today, State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced a $3.1 billion proposal for funding Pennsylvania’s education system. The bold proposal is a significant step in addressing...
(Harrisburg, PA) Febrero 7, 2023 — The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus applauds the Commonwealth Court’s historic ruling in William Penn School District, et al. v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, et al., that Pennsylvania’s system of funding public...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Enero 12, 2023 − On Jueves afternoon, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Representative Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia) announced a...
PHILADELPHIA – Jan. 6, 2023 – Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia), Sen. Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), state Rep. Mary Isaacson (D-Philadelphia), and statewide elected officials at the National...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 22, 2022 − In the spirit of Christmas, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) once again teamed up with his wife, actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, for their “Smart Santa” event Miércoles afternoon. Senator Hughes and...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 15, 2022 − As the epidemic of gun violence continues to plague communities across the commonwealth, Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) and House Democratic Leader Joanna...
Upper Dublin, Pa. – Noviembre 22, 2022 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks), Senator Vincent Hughes (D-7 Philadelphia/Montgomery), and Representative Ben Sanchez (D-153 Montgomery) have announced $4,500,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)...
Harrisburg, PA − Noviembre 15, 2022 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2023-24 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes a new member, Senator Nick Miller of Allentown. The new and...
HARRISBURG, PA – Octubre 26, 2022 − Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced the awarding of $28,950,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants to various organizations for 24 projects in the 7th senatorial...
HARRISBURG − Octubre 24, 2022 − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) today joined elected officials, school administrators, teachers, and advocates to announce a $3 million grant to create a structured literacy and Science of Reading pilot program...
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Octubre 17, 2022 − On Viernes, Octubre 14, 2022, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) presented a $2.05 million mock check to the Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council (ICPIC) for its work to revitalize and...
PHILADELPHIA, Octubre 11, 2022 – State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., and Pamela A. DeLissio, D-Montgomery/Phila., and state Sen. Vince Hughes, D-Montgomery/Phila., announced $500,000 in funding for Roxborough High School today for security enhancements. The...
PHILADELPHIA, PA − Octubre 7, 2022 – On Miércoles, Octubre 5th Senator Sharif Street kicked off Minority Entrepreneur Development Week – this year’s theme being ‘Generational Wealth’ – with WealthCon, an inaugural community empowerment event focused on building...
PHILADELPHIA, Octubre 5, 2022 – State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., and state Sen. Vince Hughes, D-Montgomery/Phila., were able to help secure $500,000 in state funds to assist Roxborough High School with security enhancements. This funding comes on the heels of...
