Senate Democrats Ask Treasurer to Withhold Payment to Charters
Harrisburg – Oct, 20, 2015 – State Senate Democrats today called on the Pennsylvania state treasurer to “stop payment” on a scheduled disbursement of property tax revenue headed to charter schools. They have sent a letter to state Treasurer Tim Reese formally asking...Senator Hughes Responds to Pennsylvania House Vote on Governor Wolf’s Proposed Revenue Package
HARRISBURG- Octubre 7th, 2015 – State Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania House’s negative vote on Governor Wolf’s revenue package: “Republican lawmakers...Senator Vincent Hughes to Highlight Online Voter Registration on Last Day to Register for 2015 Election #LastDayVotesPA
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y: WHO: State Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee Local elected officials, labor, clergy, civic, community, and business organizations WHAT: State Senator Vincent Hughes will highlight online voter...Senator Hughes Slams Republicans for Trying to Hold Education Funding Hostage to Force Unpopular Liquor Privatization Proposal
HARRISBURG – (Julio 28, 2015) – Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement in response to Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai’s recent comments on state budget negotiations: “I am disappointed by recent comments made by Rep. Mike Turzai, who...Senator Hughes Kicks Off “Read to Succeed” Summer Enrichment Program with Over 500 Students
Philadelphia, (Julio 13th, 2015) – State Senator Vincent Hughes today kicked off “Read to Succeed,” his annual program that provides students with opportunities to increase their reading skills. Over 500 students have enrolled in intensive reading classes, which are...Senator Hughes Blasts Republican State Budget Priorities, Says “It Would Move Pennsylvania in the Wrong Direction.”
HARRISBURG, Junio 30th, 2015 − Senator Vincent Hughes released the following statement on the Republican legislative priorities, including state budget, liquor privatization, and pension overhaul: “I am deeply disappointed with the actions of my Republican colleagues...Senate Democrats: Eliminate Property Taxes for 2 Million Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg – Junio 24, 2015 – A new property tax plan that would eliminate school property taxes for 2 million homeowners, reduce property taxes by $1,990 for another 1.2 million homesteads and provide a $500 rent rebate for more than 800,000 Pennsylvanians was unveiled today by Senate Democrats.