Senador Vincent Hughes
Hughes: State Grant to Bolster Housing Stock in Conshohocken

Hughes: State Grant to Bolster Housing Stock in Conshohocken

Febrero 20, 2018

Harrisburg – Febrero 20, 2018 – Conshohocken is slated to receive a state grant of $112,875 to bring households into compliance with local and state building code standards, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today.  “This state grant...
Hughes Questions State Treasurer about Redlining in Philadelphia

Hughes Questions State Treasurer about Redlining in Philadelphia

Febrero 20, 2018

HARRISBURG, PA – Febrero 20, 2018 – During budget hearings with State Treasurer Joe Torsella, Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) raised a recent report about redlining and housing discrimination specifically in the city of Philadelphia. Hughes cited a report by...
Hughes Welcomes Gov. Wolf to Groundbreaking for New Market West

Hughes Welcomes Gov. Wolf to Groundbreaking for New Market West

Febrero 16, 2018

I was thrilled to welcome Gov. Tom Wolf and other state and federal officials for the groundbreaking for New Market West, a community and retail hub planned for development at 5901 Market Street. This project will provide much needed services and homes to our West Philadelphia community. 

PMBDA Low-Interest Loan Program

PMBDA Low-Interest Loan Program

Febrero 16, 2018

The Department of Community and Economic Development is offering low-interest loan opportunities through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA). PMBDA is a low-interest loan program designed to stimulate the creation, retention, and expansion...
Redlining in Philadelphia, Hughes Seeks Answers, Accountability

Redlining in Philadelphia, Hughes Seeks Answers, Accountability

Febrero 15, 2018

PHILADELPHIA – Febrero 15, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) reacted angrily to media reports about the continued “redlining” of neighborhoods in Philadelphia, pledging to seek answers via inquires of state officials when they appear before the...
Boost Your Retirement Security: Click MyRetirementPA.com

Boost Your Retirement Security: Click MyRetirementPA.com

Febrero 12, 2018

Helping you boost your retirement security is critical.  That’s why I’ve joined with a bipartisan group of lawmakers and public officials to strongly support a new retirement security tool.  On Jueves, lawmakers unveiled a website called...
Hughes to Gov: New Maps Must Adhere to Voting Rights Act

Hughes to Gov: New Maps Must Adhere to Voting Rights Act

Febrero 9, 2018

Harrisburg – Febrero 9, 2018 – In a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf on the preparation of new congressional maps, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) reminded the governor that the new districts must adhere to the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of...
Stay the Course, the Fight is NOT Over

Stay the Course, the Fight is NOT Over

Febrero 7, 2018

Miércoles, Febrero 7, 2018 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
As long-time advocates and strong proponents of HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and education, my wife Sheryl Lee and I need your help. Join us in our fight.