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Senator Hughes Blasts Republican State Budget Priorities, Says “It Would Move Pennsylvania in the Wrong Direction.”
HARRISBURG, Junio 30th, 2015 − Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on the Republican legislative priorities, including state budget, liquor privatization, and pension overhaul: “I am deeply disappointed with the actions of my Republican colleagues...
Senate Democrats: Eliminate Property Taxes for 2 Million Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg – Junio 24, 2015 – A new property tax plan that would eliminate school property taxes for 2 million homeowners, reduce property taxes by $1,990 for another 1.2 million homesteads and provide a $500 rent rebate for more than 800,000 Pennsylvanians was unveiled today by Senate Democrats.
Senator Vincent Hughes Statement Thanking the Senate Judiciary Committee for Passing His Anti-Swatting Bill
HARRISBURG, Junio 23th, 2015 - Senator Vincent Hughes issued the following statement in response to the passage of Senate Bill 296 by Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee: “Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee voted to send Senate Bill 296 to the...
Senator Hughes and Governor Tom Wolf’s Chief of Staff Katie McGinty Announce Funding for Summer Jobs
Philadelphia, Junio 19th, 2015 – State Senator Vincent Hughes and Governor Tom Wolf’s Chief of Staff Katie McGinty today announced funding for a summer jobs initiative that will include $7.5 million in new funds to create over 3,700 new jobs statewide. The program will...
Senator Hughes Statement on the Recommendations of the Basic Education Funding Commission
HARRISBURG, Junio 18, 2015 − Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on the recommendations of the Basic Education Funding Commission: “First, I want to applaud the work of the Commission members and the effort they put into this critical issue. It’s...
Senator Hughes Statement on the Defeat of Marcus Brown’s Nomination for State Police Commissioner
HARRISBURG, Junio 8, 2015: Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on the defeat of Marcus Brown’s Nomination for State Police Commissioner: “I am extremely disappointed that my colleagues in the Pennsylvania Senate have failed to support such a...
Senator Hughes Praises Hillary Clinton’s Support for Universal Automatic Voter Registration, Highlights Growing National Support for Legislation
Philadelphia, Junio 5th, 2015 – State Senator Vincent Hughes today praised Hillary Clinton for joining the growing movement to make automatic universal voter registration a reality. Senator Hughes recently announced Senate Bill 806, which would change Pennsylvania’s...
Democrats Press for Shale Tax to Fund $1 Billion Education Investment
Harrisburg – Junio 2, 2015 – Legislative Democrats gathered in the state Capitol for a news conference today to highlight the broad and deep support in the General Assembly for legislation that would create a new $1 billion natural gas extraction tax for education....
Senator Vincent Hughes Introduces Bill to Provide Historic $3.8 billion in Property Tax Relief
Harrisburg, Mayo 14, 2015 – Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes announced he has introduced SB 118, Governor Wolf’s proposal to provide $3.8 billion in property tax relief for Pennsylvania’s homeowners as part of the 2015-2016 State Budget. SB 118 would totally...
Senator Hughes Statement on Passage of Illegal Pension Bill
HARRISBURG, Mayo 13th, 2015 − Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 1: “The Republican controlled Pennsylvania Senate today passed pension “reform” legislation that has historically been ruled illegal and unconstitutional...
Senate Democrats Call for PERC to Create Fair, Open, Transparent Process to Consider Pension Legislation
Harrisburg – Mayo 13, 2015 – A leading group of Senate Democrats today wrote to the Public Employee Retirement Commission (PERC) to express grave concerns about the process surrounding Senate Bill 1, a massive overhaul of the pension system for public employees. PERC...
Senator Hughes Statement on Protecting Philadelphia’s Paid Sick Leave Law
HARRISBURG - (Abril 14th, 2015) Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on the need to protect the right of local municipalities to pass paid sick leave legislation: “Two months ago, Philadelphia stood behind working families by providing over 200,000...
Hughes Issues Statement on Racially Insensitive Comments on State Trooper Nominee
Harrisburg - Marzo 26, 2015 --Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today released the following statement concerning racially insensitive comments printed in the Allentown Morning Call. Senator Hughes’ Statement...
Sens. Hughes, Schwank to Propose Expansion of New ‘Revenge Porn’ Law
HARRISBURG, Marzo 19, 2015 – To better protect Pennsylvanians from the unsolicited and embarrassing publication of their private, intimate pictures, state Sens. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) said today they will introduce a proposal, similar to the recently enacted so-called “revenge porn” law, that would make it a crime for someone to steal and publish unauthorized images of strangers and others.
Senator Hughes to Introduce Universal Voter Registration Legislation to Automatically Register All Eligible Citizens to Vote
PHILADELPHIA- (Marzo 9th, 2015) Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement about his intention to introduce legislation that would dramatically increase voter registration in Pennsylvania to include all eligible citizens: "50 years ago, thousands of...
Senate Democrats: Wolf Budget Proposal Bold, Responsible, Necessary
Plan includes historic tax relief, business tax shifts, education, and job initiatives Harrisburg – Marzo 3, 2015 – Senate Democratic leaders today said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal is a “bold, responsible and necessary” plan designed to address issues...
Senator Hughes Statement on Governor Wolf’s Appointment of Majorie Neff to Chair the School Reform Commission
HARRISBURG, (Marzo 1st, 2015) − Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s appointment of Majorie Neff to be Chair of the School Reform Commission: "I want to offer my support for Governor Wolf's decision. It is a good...
Senator Hughes Statement in Support of Governor Wolf’s Decision to Impose a Moratorium on the Death Penalty in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Febrero 13, 2015 − Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement in support of Governor Tom Wolf’s decision to impose a moratorium on the death penalty: "I want to commend Gov. Tom Wolf for taking the brave step of declaring a moratorium on the...
Senator Hughes Statement on Governor Wolf’s Announcement Regarding “Healthy PA”
HARRISBURG - (Febrero 9th, 2015) Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on changes to “Healthy PA” announced today by Governor Tom Wolf: “I want to praise Governor Tom Wolf for announcing today the first step towards transitioning away from so-called...
Hughes, Haywood Propose 8 Percent “Shale For Our Future” Tax
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Surrounded by local educators and parents, state Sens. Art Haywood and Vincent J. Hughes today announced legislation to impose an 8 percent tax on Marcellus Shale gas along with the 1.9 percent impact fee. Joined by Sen. Larry Farnese,...