Comunicados de prensa
Hughes: Save Money When You Open a College Savings Account in Septiembre
HARRISBURG, Septiembre 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes is encouraging families to enroll online in the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) in Septiembre to save $50 in enrollment fees. The PA 529 GSP is administered by the state treasurer’s office. The program...
Senator Hughes to Host Financial Empowerment Summit
HARRISBURG, Septiembre 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution (WPFSI) to host his financial Empowerment Summit, Show Me All the Money, which aims to assist families in navigating these tough economic...
Sen. Hughes to Speak at NIM’s West Philadelphia Neighborhood Council
PHILADELPHIA, Agosto 20, 2012 - - State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will address the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) West Philadelphia Neighborhood Council. Sen. Hughes will discuss a range of issues that significantly impact West Philadelphia...
National Employment Continues to Climb, Dangerous Job Decline in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Agosto 17, 2012 – – Senate Democratic Leaders today said the latest state employment figures are the predictable result of the Corbett administration’s failure to support a job growth plan.
Sen. Hughes to Attend Local CVS/pharmacy’s® “Project Health” Event
Campaign Brings Free Health Screenings and Flu Voucher Fridays to Phila. During National Immunization Awareness Month in Agosto PHILADELPHIA, Agosto 16, 2012 - - State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join Sarah Shrimplin, Public Health Advisor in...
Senator Hughes Comments on Voter ID Law Court Decision
HARRISBURG, Agosto 15, 2012 – Following ommonwealth Court’s refusal to grant an injunction to stop the voter ID law going forward, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments: Watch real stories from citizens who will be...
Hughes Applauds Milton Hershey School Decision on HIV-positive Student
Harrisburg -- Agosto 7, 2012 --State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement concerning the decision by the Milton Hershey School to admit students who are HIV positive: "The decision by the Milton Hershey School to admit...
Senator Hughes Protests Voter ID Law, Supports Repeal Legislation
HARRISBURG, Julio 24, 2012 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) joined several of his legislative colleagues, NAACP officials, labor organization officials, faith leaders and hundreds of concerned citizens – of which a majority were senior – citizens at...
Voter ID Law Rally Going on Tomorrow, Julio 24, 2012
Voter ID Law rally going on tomorrow, Julio 24 at 1 p.m. on the State Capitol Steps to protest the voter ID law. Hope to see you there! There are several buses leaving from Philly tomorrow: The Phila NAACP buses will leave tomorrow for Harrisburg at 9 AM Julio 24 from...
Property Tax, Rent Rebate Program Extended to Diciembre 31
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended to Diciembre 31. Because statewide general property tax relief for all Pennsylvania homeowners is being funded by slots gaming, supplemental property tax rebates are available to homeowners through the Property...
Senator Hughes: Gaming Board Reaffirms Second Philadelphia Facility
HARRISBURG, Julio 11, 2012 –Following this morning’s announcement by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board that it will re-open the application process for the second Philadelphia casino license, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) issued the following...
Senator Hughes Comments on Passage of 2012-13 State Budget
HARRISBURG, Junio 29, 2012 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today called final passage of the 2012-13 state budget a “first step toward redirecting our priorities to the needs of all Pennsylvanians, not just a...
Senator Hughes: Supreme Court Ruling Win for Americans, Healthcare Reform
HARRISBURG, Junio 28, 2012 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision today to uphold the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, calling it a win for the healthcare of millions of...
Democratic Lawmakers React to Top Republican’s Voter ID Comments
HARRISBURG, Junio 26, 2012 — Senate Democratic lawmakers today said a top state Republican’s recent comments on Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law reveal the Republicans’ intention for the law — disenfranchising voters. “One of the pillars of this nation is the right to...
State Senate Hearing Focuses on Funding Public Schools
Monroeville, Junio 14, 2012 — Education experts, labor leaders, area school administrators and school board members today laid out disastrous financial problems at a state Senate hearing on the impact of state public school funding cuts. Held at Sen. Jim Brewster’s...
Democratic Leaders Seek Details on Shell Agreement
HARRISBURG, Junio 4, 2012 – Top Senate Democrats today asked Gov. Tom Corbett to release details of the deal that will bring a petrochemical cracker plant to Western Pennsylvania. In light of recent reports asserting that the deal with Shell Chemical was sealed with...
Senate Democrats Unveil Infrastructure Investment Plan in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Junio 1, 2012 - - Northeastern Pennsylvania state Sens. John Yudichak and John Blake today welcomed Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vince Hughes (D-Philadelphia) to the site of a stalled...
The Barnes Foundation Makes Its Mark on Philadelphia and the International Art World
After nearly 5 decades, the Barnes Foundation finally opened its doors, marking a huge impact on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the international art scene.
Senator Hughes and his wife Sheryl Lee Ralph were on hand for the opening gala at the opening of its new home on Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Viernes, Mayo 18.
Senator Hughes: Senate Budget Proposal is a Good First Step, More Needs to be Done
HARRISBURG, Mayo 9, 2012 – Following Senate passage of a $27.6 billion budget plan, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) called the plan a step towards a budget that truly reflects the needs of all Pennsylvania’s citizens. The plan restores over $500...
Senate, House Democrats Denounce Asset Test on SNAP Recipients
HARRISBURG, Mayo 1, 2012 — State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, along with her Democratic colleagues in the Senate and House, today denounced the reinstatement of an asset test on Pennsylvania’s 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. Under the...