Comunicados de prensa
El senador Hughes organiza una mesa redonda intergubernamental sobre las amenazas federales al seguro de enfermedad
Filadelfia, Pensilvania - 23 de abril de 2025 - El martes 22 de abril, el senador Vincent Hughes organizó una mesa redonda intergubernamental con legisladores federales, estatales y locales y líderes sanitarios de toda Pensilvania. El objetivo era reunir a diversas partes interesadas...
Legisladores estatales, usuarios del transporte público, trabajadores y miembros de la comunidad piden a la Asamblea General de Pensilvania que financie íntegramente SEPTA
Several hundred community members from throughout the region packed the north apron portal at Philadelphia's City Hall. Attendees brought signs, shared chants, and testified to the importance of SEPTA in their lives and for their communities. Philadelphia, PA − Abril...
En el aniversario del asesinato del Dr. King, los líderes se reúnen para defender la igualdad educativa frente a los ataques federales
FILADELFIA, PA - 4 de abril de 2025 - El viernes 4 de abril, funcionarios electos, defensores de los derechos civiles y líderes educativos se reunieron en la escuela secundaria Martin Luther King para conmemorar el aniversario del asesinato del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. y hacer sonar la alarma sobre...
El Grupo Demócrata del Senado se reúne con motivo del Mes de la Vivienda Justa y pide que el Estado actúe para conseguir viviendas seguras y asequibles para todos
Harrisburg, PA - 2 de abril 2025 - Demócratas del Senado celebró una conferencia de prensa el miércoles para dar inicio al Mes de la Vivienda Justa, observado a nivel nacional cada mes de abril, y pedir la acción del Estado en materia de vivienda. Líder Demócrata del Senado Jay Costa se unió...
El senador de PA Vincent Hughes anuncia una resolución del Senado sobre la Seguridad Social
Harrisburg, PA - 1 de abril de 2025 - El Senador Vincent Hughes ha anunciado una resolución concurrente que aborda los recortes a la Administración del Seguro Social y las actualizaciones operacionales perjudiciales que están siendo dirigidas por el Comisionado Interino Dudek y la DOGE de Elon Musk. El senador Hughes...
Lucha contra la discriminación en la vivienda
Senator Hughes, federal lawmakers, and advocates gathered in Philly to call out Elon Musk’s DOGE and its unconstitutional action to freeze over $30 million in funding that has been approved for fair housing organizationsOn Febrero 27th, over 60 fair housing groups...
Senator Vincent Hughes’ Statement on the Department of Education Executive Order: “A slap in the face to students, teachers, and parents”
Marzo 20, 2025- Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the following statement in response to the executive order President Trump has signed, directing Secretary McMahon to abolish the Department of Education: “Any move to...
Senator Hughes, Federal Lawmakers, and Advocates Fight Back Against Housing Discrimination
Marzo 18, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes, PA Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, gathered a group of federal and state lawmakers, housing advocates, and community members to call out Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Add to Chorus of Pleas to Protect Medicaid Funding
HARRISBURG, PA – Febrero 26, 2025 − Yesterday evening, the US House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that endorses slashing critical funding to Medicaid and Medicare to the tune of $880 billion. In adding to the pleas of fellow Pennsylvanians, Senate...
Senator Hughes Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA’s Families
HARRISBURG, PA – Febrero 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – Febrero 4, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro laid out his vision and priorities for the 2025-26 Budget. In it, the Governor proposed an agenda for solving the problems facing Pennsylvanians and increasing opportunities for Pennsylvania’s families...
Funcionarios públicos responden a las medidas federales de inmigración y se comprometen con la seguridad y la justicia para todos
Filadelfia, Pensilvania - 4 de febrero de 2025 - El 31 de enero de 2025, en respuesta a las recientes medidas federales en materia de inmigración adoptadas en todo el país, los cargos electos locales y estatales celebraron una conferencia de prensa para reafirmar su compromiso de garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $150K for Continued Development of Ivy Ridge Trail in Manayunk
Harrisburg, PA – Enero 29, 2025 – Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $150,000 for the Ivy Ridge Trail project that’s currently being developed in Manayunk. The funds will be used to advance the project and get the trail one step closer to completion for walkers,...
Senator Hughes, Senate Democrats Announce Legislation to Protect the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA − Enero 28, 2025 − Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by Democratic colleagues from the Senate and House to announce four bills that would protect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from attacks in Washington DC. The package of bills would keep healthcare...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $24M for Local Gun Violence Prevention Efforts in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Enero 17, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $24M in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grants for Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grant funds will go to 35 local...
Senator Hughes Announces $2.3M to Engage At-Risk Youth in After School Programs in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Enero 17, 2025 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $2M in grants to support after school and enrichment programs for students in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grant funds are...
Senator Hughes and Representative Harris Announce $175M for Pennsylvania School Building Repairs and Renovations
Philadelphia, PA – Diciembre 11, 2024 − On Martes, Diciembre 10th, Senator Vincent Hughes and Representative Jordan Harris, Democratic Appropriation Chairs for the state Senate and House, announced $175 million in grant funding for repairs and renovations to...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA – Noviembre 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $16M for Community Development and Growth in the 7thSenatorial District
Noviembre 1, 2024 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $16 million dollars in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants for a number of projects throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The grants will fund several initiatives to...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $16M for Philadelphia Public Schools
Philadelphia − Octubre 22, 2024 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced $16.77 million for the Philadelphia School District to improve school buildings throughout the city. The grant funding comes from the Public School...