Senador Vincent Hughes

Sens. Hughes, Schwank to Propose Expansion of New ‘Revenge Porn’ Law

Marzo 19, 2015

HARRISBURG, Marzo 19, 2015 – To better protect Pennsylvanians from the unsolicited and embarrassing publication of their private, intimate pictures, state Sens. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) said today they will introduce a proposal, similar to the recently enacted so-called “revenge porn” law, that would make it a crime for someone to steal and publish unauthorized images of strangers and others.

Senate Democrats: Wolf Budget Proposal Bold, Responsible, Necessary

Marzo 3, 2015

Plan includes historic tax relief, business tax shifts, education, and job initiatives Harrisburg – Marzo 3, 2015 – Senate Democratic leaders today said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal is a “bold, responsible and necessary” plan designed to address issues...

Hughes, Haywood Propose 8 Percent “Shale For Our Future” Tax

Febrero 5, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2015 — Surrounded by local educators and parents, state Sens. Art Haywood and Vincent J. Hughes today announced legislation to impose an 8 percent tax on Marcellus Shale gas along with the 1.9 percent impact fee. Joined by Sen. Larry...