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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.
Sen. Hughes Fights for HIV-AIDS Student Who was Denied Admission to School
HARRISBURG – Diciembre 8 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) is calling on Milton Hershey School officials to meet with him to discuss their refusal to admit an HIV-AIDS positive student.
Los senadores Hughes y Tartaglione visitan la Escuela Secundaria Stetson
FILADELFIA, 30 de noviembre 2011 -State Sens. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Filadelfia / Montgomery) y Christine Tartaglione visitaron Stetson Middle School hoy para obtener una mirada de primera mano en el cambio notable de la escuela.
Senator Hughes Says Republican Marcellus Shale Plan Gives Industry a Pass
PHILADELPHIA, Noviembre 15, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/
Montgomery) strongly opposed the Republican Marcellus Shale plan that was approved by the Senate today.
Hughes’ Infrastructure Summit Focuses on Investment, Jobs
PHILADELPHIA, Noviembre 4, 2011 -State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) hosted an Infrastructure Summit today at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Hughes Joins Leaders Discussing Job Creation at White House
HARRISBURG, Noviembre 1, 2011 - State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) participated in the American Jobs Act Working Group Meeting held at the White House earlier today. The meeting was a wide-ranging and in-depth discussion of job creation strategies...
Hughes dice que los vales empeorarán los problemas financieros de las escuelas
HARRISBURG, Octubre 26, 2011 –State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery) today expressed his dismay at Senate approval of legislation (Senate Bill 1) that would institute a school voucher program in 144 Pennsylvania schools. “The voucher plan will make...
Hughes: El plan de reforma educativa debe ayudar a todos los estudiantes
HARRISBURG, 11 de octubre de 2011 - En respuesta al anuncio del gobernador Tom Corbett de su plan de reforma educativa de hoy, el senador estatal Vincent J. Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) dijo que una propuesta de reforma educativa debe ser diseñada para llegar a todos los estudiantes más vulnerables de Pensilvania.
Senator Hughes Continues to Receive Feedback from Constituents about the Jobs Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30, 2011 - State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today hosted a jobs meeting at his district office with members of the Philadelphia Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network and other constituents who are struggling with...
Los senadores califican el proyecto de ley del colegio electoral de perjudicial para las comunidades urbanas
HARRISBURG, 27 de septiembre de 2011- Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania que representan a las comunidades urbanas calificaron hoy el plan republicano para cambiar el proceso de votación del Colegio Electoral como un "intento flagrante de manipular los votos durante los ciclos de elecciones presidenciales".
Senate Democrats Roll Out Billion Dollar Job Creation Plan
HARRISBURG – Septiembre 26, 2011 – State Senate Democrats today unveiled their revised job creation plan, called “PA Works Now,” which they claim would create 80,000 new jobs and leverage billions in private investment to generate jobs and economic activity.
Senator Hughes Continues Listening Tour with Constituents about the Jobs Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) met with constituents at the West Philadelphia Earn Center today to receive feedback on their employment struggles and suggestions for moving forward with good policies and legislation for putting Pennsylvanians back to work. The Earn Center assists Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with the motivation, skills, and experience they need to find and keep a full-time job.
El senador Hughes entrega un cheque de 12 millones de dólares al Bakers Centre
FILADELFIA, 15 de septiembre de 2011 - El senador estatal Vincent J. Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) ha entregado hoy un cheque de 12 millones de dólares al proyecto de desarrollo económico Bakers Centre (antes conocido como Bakers Square). El complejo comercial Bakers Centre está situado en la sección Hunting Park West de Filadelfia, en la antigua sede de la famosa Tasty Baking Company.
Senator Hughes Blasts Plan to Change Electoral College Process
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in objecting to Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi’s proposal to change the Electoral College voting process. Pileggi would like Pennsylvania to award an electoral vote to a presidential candidate for each congressional district he or she wins.
Senator Hughes Tours District to Discuss Projects that Address Challenged Areas and Bring about Job Creation
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery) today joined Philadelphia City Councilman Darrell Clarke, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Executive Director Brian Hudson and the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Executive Director Michael Kelly for a tour of parts of the Senator’s district to discuss possible, affordable housing and development opportunities in some sections of the city.
Senator Hughes Sits Down with Constituents to Discuss President Obama’s Jobs Plan
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery) sat down with constituents to watch President Obama’s televised jobs proposal and receive feedback on their employment struggles and suggestions for moving forward.
El senador Hughes presenta un proyecto de ley para ayudar a todos los alumnos de las escuelas con problemas de PA
HARRISBURG, Sept. 2, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery), chairman of the Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee, today announced that a series of public hearings with the state-related universities, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and community colleges are set to kick off Miércoles, Sept. 7 at Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.
El senador Hughes aplaude la apertura de una nueva oficina en Manayunk
FILADELFIA, 8 de agosto de 2011 - El senador estatal Vincent J. Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) visitó hoy el proyecto de conversión de almacén en oficina de Water Works, ubicado en 3 Rector Street en la sección Manayunk de Filadelfia. "Quería estar presente hoy para personalmente...
El senador Hughes felicita al tendero de Filadelfia por su reconocimiento en la Casa Blanca
FILADELFIA, 20 de julio de 2011 - El senador Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia / Montgomery) felicitó hoy a Jeffrey Brown de ShopRite, por su reconocimiento por la Primera Dama Michelle Obama. El Sr. Brown se unió a la Primera Dama hoy en la Casa Blanca mientras ella lo reconocía por su trabajo en el suministro de alimentos saludables y asequibles a las comunidades locales en Filadelfia y sus alrededores.
El senador Hughes rechaza el plan de gasto republicano
HARRISBURG, Junio 28, 2011 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today said he voted against the Republican budget contained in House Bill 1485 because it will hurt students, seniors, taxpayers and Pennsylvanias most vulnerable.