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Senator Hughes joins Gov. Wolf, at rally to raise Pa.’s minimum wage
Philadelphia — Febrero 8, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf today held a Raise the Wage rally with legislators and advocacy groups as a reminder that it’s past time to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour. The boost in pay would enable tens of thousands of...
El senador Hughes y el representante Wheatley celebran en Pensilvania un acto de reconocimiento del Día Nacional de Concienciación sobre el VIH/SIDA entre la población negra
HARRISBURG - 4 de febrero de 2019 - El senador Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) y el representante Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) celebraron un evento para reconocer el 7 de febrero de 2019 como el Día Nacional de Concientización del VIH/SIDA Negro en Pensilvania. El Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el VIH/SIDA Negro....
El senador Hughes propone legislación para luchar contra la discriminación hipotecaria en Pa.
Harrisburg - 4 de febrero de 2019 - Continuando su lucha contra el redlining moderno, el senador Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) ha propuesto una legislación para prevenir la discriminación hipotecaria por motivos de raza en Pensilvania. El senador Hughes está buscando...
El senador Hughes y los representantes Harris y Roebuck renuevan su apoyo a la universidad gratuita
Harrisburg - 30 de enero de 2019 - Renovando su llamado a la universidad gratuita para todos los residentes de Pensilvania, el senador Vincent Hughes, (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery), el representante Jordan Harris (D-Filadelfia), el representante James Roebuck (D-Filadelfia) y el presidente de APSCUF, Ken Mash, anunciaron el próximo...
El grupo demócrata del Senado detalla las repercusiones locales del cierre federal y esboza soluciones estatales
HARRISBURG, PA - 16 de enero de 2019 -Los miembros del Caucus Demócrata del Senado se mantuvieron unidos el miércoles, delineando los impactos del cierre federal en sus electores y abordando posibles remedios a nivel estatal. "En mi condado de Allegheny, tenemos...
Los senadores estatales demócratas buscan la chispa que encienda la expansión del sector manufacturero
HARRISBURG, 11 de enero de 2019 - Tres senadores estatales demócratas anunciaron hoy un paquete integral de legislación destinado a impulsar una expansión rápida y sostenida del sector manufacturero de Pensilvania.
Senadores estatales escriben a los bancos pidiendo a las instituciones que ayuden a los 12.000 empleados federales que trabajan sin sueldo
Harrisburg, PA - 10 de enero de 2019 - En nombre de los 12,000 empleados federales, contratistas y subcontratistas de Pensilvania que no están recibiendo un cheque de pago durante el cierre parcial del gobierno federal, el senador Vincent Hughes....
Los senadores Haywood y Hughes anuncian conjuntamente becas de colaboración para la educación empresarial
Filadelfia - 10 de enero de 2019 -Hoy, los senadores estatales Art Haywood (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) y Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) anunciaron la concesión de fondos de subvención del Departamento de Trabajo e Industria para Asociaciones de Educación Empresarial a través...
Senate Democrats introduce legislation to protect health care for Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg – Diciembre 20, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus continues its fight to protect the major tenets of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) through two legislative proposals that would ensure comprehensive, quality and affordable...
Senator Hughes, Senator Haywood host fair housing community roundtable to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Philadelphia – Diciembre 12, 2018 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) and State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined, activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of...
Senator Hughes, Senator Haywood to hold roundtable on fair housing in Philadelphia
Philadelphia – Diciembre 10, 2018 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) will join State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of 1968 on...
Senator Hughes reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg, PA − Noviembre 14, 2018 – Democratic members of the Pennsylvania Senate reelected Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) as the Democratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “It is an honor to again be selected to...
Senator Hughes encourages educators, businesses to apply for $30 million in PAsmart grants
HARRISBURG, PA − Noviembre 2, 2018 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) encouraged innovators to apply for grants aimed at spurring K-12 computer science and STEM education, expanding registered apprenticeships, and supporting job training...
Senator Hughes Announces $75,000 in school safety and security grants in the district
Harrisburg, PA − Octubre 30, 2018 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery counties) announced that $75,000 in School Safety and Security Grants were awarded to school districts in the 7th Senatorial District. The Philadelphia School District...
Senator Hughes announces $200,000 grant for trail project in Whitemarsh Township
Harrisburg – Octubre 25, 2018 – Senator Hughes thanked Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration following the announcement of a $200,000 grant that will fund a trail project in Whitemarsh Township. The grant will support the construction of 1-mile of the multi-use Cross...
Senator Hughes applauds PA Forward Student Loan Program launched by PHEAA
Harrisburg – Octubre 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) praised a new Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA) program a new student loan program for Pennsylvania students who need help paying for college after exhausting...
Senator Hughes applauds Representative Schlossberg’s mental health legislation, bill headed to Governor Wolf
Harrisburg – Octubre 17, 2018 – Legislation that would support suicide prevention and mental health services at institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania today passed the state Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk, according to the bill’s...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Schweyer to protect health care for people with preexisting conditions
Harrisburg – Octubre 16, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by Representative Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh), Representative Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny), Representative Helen Tai (D-Bucks) and Representative Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester)...
Hughes: Recycling Grants Approved for Philadelphia, Conshohocken, Whitemarsh, Upper Dublin
Harrisburg – Octubre 12, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that nearly $1 million total in grant funding to aid recycling efforts has been approved for several municipalities in his senatorial district. The state Department of...
Senator Hughes Announces Multimodal Project Selected in the 7th Senatorial District
Harrisburg, PA – Octubre 3, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced a project in the 7th Senatorial District was selected for a grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The Philadelphia Streets Department was awarded...