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State Senators Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, and Judy Schwank Praise Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Blueprint, Call for Continued Stakeholder Conversations
HARRISBURG, PA – Enero 26, 2024 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic caucus praise Governor Shapiro’s new blueprint for higher education, which seeks to expand access to higher education for Pennsylvania’s learners while consolidating governance...
Senator Hughes Celebrates Investments in Affordable Housing in Mantua
Philadelphia, PA − Enero 22, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes hosted a check presentation at 39thand Brown, in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia, to celebrate a new state investment that will support affordable housing in the area. $500,000 was presented to...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $600K for Parks and Outdoor Spaces in Philadelphia
Enero 18, 2024 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $600,000 in Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) grants for projects in Philadelphia. The grants are administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development....
Senators Hughes and Miller Say Basic Education Funding Commission Report is “Just a Start”
Enero 15, 2024 − Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), two Senate members of the Basic Education Funding Commission, issued a statement following the release and affirmative vote on the Commission’s report that...
El senador Hughes anuncia más de 1 millón de dólares para mejoras y revitalización de la comunidad en Filadelfia
22 de diciembre de 2023 - Filadelfia, PA - Hoy, el Senador Vincent Hughes, Presidente de Apropiaciones Demócratas del Senado, anunció más de $1 millón en Subsidios de la Cuenta de Participación Local de Filadelfia para proyectos que mejorarán las comunidades y revitalizarán los vecindarios en la 7ma....
Senator Hughes Celebrates Week of Holiday Giving for 11 Philadelphia Schools
Philadelphia, PA – Diciembre 21, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes joined leaders and educators at John B. Kelly school on Lunes to kick off a week of holiday giving with his Food for the Brain campaign, in partnership with Share Food Program, DoorDash, Read to Succeed...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $7.5 Million for Stormwater and Sewer Projects in Philadelphia, Conshohocken and Whitemarsh Township
Diciembre 20, 2023 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $7.5 million for water infrastructure improvement projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The three 7th district projects, in Conshohocken, Whitemarsh Township and Philadelphia, are funded...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $1.1M to Support Public Safety and Security in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Diciembre 15, 2023 - Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $1.1 million in grants for several community organizations and support services in the 7th District. These grants will fund safety and security measures, as well as victim and children support services...
Senator Hughes’s Celebrates Budget Wins for Teachers, Criminal Justice, and Healthier Schools
Harrisburg, PA – Diciembre 14, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Democratic Appropriations Chair, released the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 301 and House Bill 1300, budget codes that enable important initiatives and funding for...
El senador Hughes aplaude los avances de la legislación PA Promise en la Cámara de Representantes
Harrisburg, PA - 12 de diciembre de 2023 - Hoy, el senador Vincent Hughes, Presidente de Asignaciones Demócratas del Senado, aplaudió el movimiento del Proyecto de Ley 1886 en la Cámara de Representantes. El proyecto de ley crearía el Programa Piloto Promesa PA para proporcionar...
Senate Democrats Share Joint Statement on PA Supreme Court Wage Theft Decision
Noviembre 30, 2023 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, including Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator John Kane, Senator Christine Tartaglione, and Senator Lindsey Williams, issued a joint statement in response to the PA Supreme Court’s opinion that...
Senator Hughes and PA Leaders Celebrate $98M Win for Affordable Rental Housing, Call for More Housing Investments
Philadelphia, PA - Noviembre 30, 2023 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chair, stood with fellow lawmakers and affordable housing leaders to celebrate a new, affordable housing grant program that awarded $98 million dollars to projects that will...
Senate Dems Discuss Need for Universal Background Checks at Philly Hearing
PHILADELPHIA − Octubre 30, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) to co-host a public hearing on the need for universal...
Senator Hughes and PHFA Announces $93 Million in Grants from NEW Affordable Housing Program
Harrisburg, PA − Octubre 18, 2023 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chair, and the PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), announced $93 million dollars in affordable housing grants awarded through the Housing Options Program (HOP). The grant...
Senator Hughes Announces $200K for Miles Park in Whitemarsh Township
Octubre 12, 2023 –Senator Vincent Hughes announced $200,000 in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants for the continued development of Miles Park in Whitemarsh Township. “I’m proud to see Miles...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $19.5M for Victim Support Services and Criminal Justice in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
Septiembre 28, 2023 - Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $19.5 million dollars in grants for 35 projects that support crime victims and criminal justice in the 7th District. The funds were awarded through multiple grant...
Senator Hughes Joins PHFA to Announce Over $65M in Available Affordable Housing Grants
Septiembre 25, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, joined the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to announce the 2023-24 PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) grant fund. Over $65 million is available...
Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online Passes Committee
HARRISBURG, PA – Septiembre 19, 2023 – The Senate Communications and Technology Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would take a major step to protect minors and empower parents, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Vincent Hughes...
Senator Hughes Applauds Automatic Voter Registration Through PennDOT
Philadelphia, PA – Septiembre 19, 2023 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes applauded Governor Shapiro’s announcement that PennDOT will change their voter registration system from an “opt-in” system to an “opt-out” system. Senator Hughes has introduced automatic voter...
Senator Hughes Celebrates Property Tax and Rent Rebate Expansion for 173K Newly Eligible Seniors
Harrisburg, PA – Agosto 3, 2023 − Today, HB 1100, a bill that will amend the Property Tax and Rent Rebate (PT/RR) Program, completed the final step in passing the Senate and will now be sent to Governor Shapiro to sign into law. The legislation will expand...