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Senator Vincent Hughes Applauds $90M for Community Development in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Julio 16, 2026 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) announced $90 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for community infrastructure projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will support...
2026-2027 PA Budget Signing
Senator Hughes Applauds Third Round of Adequacy and Equity Funding in FY26-27 Budget
Julio 12, 2026 - Today, Governor Shapiro signed the FY26-27 state budget into law after it passed the state Senate and House with a bipartisan vote in both chambers. The new state budget includes critical investments that will support education, lift up Pennsylvania’s...
Senate Democratic Leaders Celebrates Signing of 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget into Law
The $50.85 billion 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget Builds on Four Years of Targeted Investments in Affordability, Safety, and Education HARRISBURG, PA − Julio 12, 2026 − On Domingo, Julio 12, Senate Democrats joined House Democrats in the Governor’s Reception Room to...
17 Years Without a Pay Raise in PA
Senate Democrats Highlight Housing Legislation to Deliver Safe, Affordable Housing to Every Pennsylvanian
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 24, 2026 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucusgathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda today to champion bills, initiatives, and investments that will bring down the cost of housing for Pennsylvanians and empower renters. “As...
Senator Vincent Hughes Announces Over $10M for Affordable Housing in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Philadelphia, PA − Junio 24, 2026 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $10.6 million dollars in funding for affordable housing projects throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania...
Senate and House Democrats Call on Senate Republicans to take up House Bill 2189 and Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 10, 2026 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus rallied in support of a bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour, where it has stayed since 2009. "Senate Republicans have no excuse for continuing to deny hardworking...
It’s Time to Raise the Wage
Senator Hughes Announces Over $2.2M for Youth Services, Public Safety, and Community Support in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Junio 10, 2026 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced more than $2.2 million in new Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funding to support a range of programs across Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will expand violence prevention...
Standing with CeaseFirePA to End Gun Violence
Senator Hughes Honors 100 Young Men and Their Impact on Pennsylvania Communities
Philadelphia, PA – Mayo 20, 2026 − On Sábado, Mayo 16, 2026, Senator Vincent Hughes, in partnership with the Urban League of Philadelphia, honored 100 young men who are making a tangible difference in their communities at the Men Making a Difference award ceremony....
2026 Young Men Making a Difference
Good Shepard Senior Affordable Housing
Over $23M for Violence Prevention in Philadelphia
Senator Hughes and Philadelphia Leaders Announce Over $23M in Community Safety Grants for Philadelphia
Mayo 8, 2026 − Philadelphia, PA- Senator Vincent Hughes in partnership with Senator Art Haywood convened Philadelphia area lawmakers and community leaders to announce new state grants that have been awarded to Philadelphia organizations and projects aimed at...
Celebrating America250- Ceremonial Session at the National Constitution Center
Senate Democrats Decry Wasted Session Time, Urge Senate Republicans to Focus on PA Budget and Affordability Crisis
HARRISBURG, PA – Mayo 6, 2026 − Today, Mayo 6, is the Senate’s final day in session until Junio 1, 2026. But despite the lengthy break, Senate Republicans moved no bills to raise wages, bring down costs, or work on the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget, due on Junio 30. On...
Senators Applaud Advancement of Bill to Create Phone-Free Schools in PA
HARRISBURG – Abril 28, 2026 − Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarseiro (D-10) issued the following joint statement after Senate Bill 1014 was approved by the House of Representatives Education Committee: “Today’s advancement of Senate...
Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families
HARRISBURG, PA − Abril 21, 2026 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus were joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to hold a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to kick off their Affordability Action Plan, which highlights...
