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Senator Hughes Talks Issues on Washington Watch with Roland Martin
On Domingo, Abril 22, 2012, I was pleased to join MSNBC political analyst Karen Finney; Michael Fletcher, national economics correspondent for “The Washington Post”; and Deborah Simmons, senior correspondent for “The Washington Times” on Washington Watch with Roland...
La senadora Hughes acogerá una conferencia sobre ayuda financiera para la universidad
PHILADELPHIA, Abril 4, 2012 -- State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation, The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, The Mayor’s Office of Education and The College Access Center to...
Senator Hughes Speaks Out Against Republican Attempt to Halt Health Reform
HARRISBURG, Marzo 28, 2012 - - State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Democratic chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following comments on Senate Bill 10 and the attempt by Senate Republicans to prohibit the implementation of parts of the federal Patient...
Report: National Employment Growth, Job Decline in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Marzo 14, 2012 – – Pennsylvania’s stunning loss of 9,000 jobs in Enero is astounding considering there was robust national employment growth of over 730,000 new jobs during the past three months, Senate Democratic leaders said today.
El senador Hughes afirma que el proyecto de ley de "supresión" de votantes priva del derecho de voto a miles de electores de Pensilvania
HARRISBURG, Marzo 7, 2012 - - Following the state Senate’s approval of House Bill 934, the so-called Voter ID bill, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) decried its passage, stating that it would only serve to disenfranchise many voters...
Senator Hughes Decries Proposed DPW Budget Cuts
HARRISBURG, Febrero 28, 2012 – – Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) took Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander to task regarding egregious cuts to human services proposed by Governor Tom Corbett at the department’s budget hearing today.
Hughes pide que se aclaren las cifras de financiación de la educación y las escuelas en riesgo
HARRISBURG, 27 de febrero de 2012 - - En la audiencia de presupuesto del Comité de Apropiaciones del Senado de hoy, el presidente demócrata de Apropiaciones Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) cuestionó al Secretario del Departamento de Educación de Pensilvania Ronald Tomalis sobre el impacto potencial de los $ 400 millones propuestos por el gobernador Tom Corbett en recortes presupuestarios de educación.
Senator Hughes to Talk Proposed Education Budget Cuts at Cook-Wissahickon School
PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 22, 2012 – – In light of Governor Tom Corbett’s budget proposal, which includes deep cuts to basic education, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will tour Cook-Wissahickon Public School and hold a community meeting to discuss public education and the impacts of the proposed budget cuts.
Senator Hughes to Hold a Veterans Benefits Seminar
PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 21, 2012 – – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Veterans Support Group to hold a Veterans Benefits Seminar. The event is aimed at assisting veterans in finding jobs, housing and health care benefits for themselves and their families.
Senator Hughes: Immediate Aid is Needed to Stem Foreclosure Crisis in PA
PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 17, 2012 – – In reaction to a report released by RealtyTrac on Jueves indicating that foreclosures in Pennsylvania have risen 24 percent since Enero 2011, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) said that immediate aid is needed to assist homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure.
Hughes Says Focus Must be Job Creation, Economic Investment
PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 9, 2012 – Responding to Governor Tom Corbett’s budget address, which lacks a plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) held a news conference today to discuss a plan to boost job creation and economic investment in Pennsylvania.
Senador Hughes: La propuesta presupuestaria del Gobernador perjudica a la población y a la economía de Pensilvania
“With this budget address, Governor Corbett has once again proven his disconnect with Pennsylvania citizens. Despite what the governor may have said today, the reality is Pennsylvania’s job creation has been stagnant, economic development is at a standstill and public education – which is still dealing with last year’s billion dollar body blow – is getting hit again.
El poder judicial debe poder presentar su presupuesto, dice Hughes
HARRISBURG, Febrero 1, 2012 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes strongly suggested that Senate Republicans reconsider their decision to cancel the budget hearing for state courts and allow justices to discuss their financial needs before...
Los demócratas lamentan la falta de liderazgo de Corbett en materia de transporte
Pittsburgh, Enero 31, 2012 – Noting the six months of inaction since Gov. Tom Corbett’s blue ribbon transportation commission released its final report, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today joined county and legislative leaders in Pittsburgh to...
Los demócratas cuestionan la omisión de audiencias presupuestarias para la PSU y otras universidades
Harrisburg, 31 de enero 2012 -Liderados por el senador estatal Vincent J. Hughes (D-Filadelfia / Montgomery), los demócratas del Senado instó hoy al presidente de la Presidencia de Asignaciones del Senado a reconsiderar su negativa a programar audiencias presupuestarias para Penn State, Pitt, Lincoln y Temple, escuelas del Sistema Estatal y colegios comunitarios.
Senate Democrats Say Budget Should Move PA Forward
Harrisburg – Enero 25, 2012 – Senate Democrats, led by Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes and others, today called on the governor to make job creation, tax fairness, education funding, shale and the restoration of funds for safety net programs budget priorities.
El proyecto de ley del senador Hughes proporcionaría ayudas para mitigar los efectos de las inundaciones en hogares y pequeñas empresas
Harrisburg, 18 de enero de 2012 - El senador estatal Vincent J. Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) anunció hoy sus planes para introducir una legislación que proporcionaría préstamos a bajo interés a los propietarios de viviendas y pequeñas empresas para comprar e instalar productos que minimicen el impacto de las inundaciones en la propiedad de uno.
Democrats to Governor Corbett, GOP legislature: Where’s the leadership?
HARRISBURG, Dec. 20 – Democratic leaders from the state House and Senate joined together today to urge Governor Tom Corbett and leaders of the Republican-controlled legislature to end their extreme ideological crusade and to begin leading on the issues that matter to working, middle-class families.
El senador Hughes presiona para que se destinen fondos a las obras de reparación del sistema de tránsito
Filadelfia, 12 de diciembre de 2011 - El senador estatal Vincent J. Hughes y el director general de SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority), Joseph M. Casey, pidieron una acción inmediata para hacer frente a las necesidades de transporte de la agencia y reparar la infraestructura.
Senator Hughes Admonishes Commonwealth Foundation for Disparaging Remarks
Harrisburg, Diciembre 7 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) said today the Commonwealth Foundation should be ashamed of its recent e-mail that refers to under-performing schools as “hellholes” and that the education provided in them leads to “future jail stays and welfare” for students.