Senador Vincent Hughes

Clarification Needed on Education Funding Numbers, At-Risk Schools, Hughes says

HARRISBURG, Febrero 27, 2012 – – At today’s Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) questioned Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Ronald Tomalis about the potential impact of Governor Tom Corbett’s $400 million in proposed education budget cuts.

Senator Hughes to Talk Proposed Education Budget Cuts at Cook-Wissahickon School

PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 22, 2012 – – In light of Governor Tom Corbett’s budget proposal, which includes deep cuts to basic education, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will tour Cook-Wissahickon Public School and hold a community meeting to discuss public education and the impacts of the proposed budget cuts.

Senator Hughes to Hold a Veterans Benefits Seminar

PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 21, 2012 – – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Veterans Support Group to hold a Veterans Benefits Seminar. The event is aimed at assisting veterans in finding jobs, housing and health care benefits for themselves and their families.

Senator Hughes: Immediate Aid is Needed to Stem Foreclosure Crisis in PA

PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 17, 2012 – – In reaction to a report released by RealtyTrac on Jueves indicating that foreclosures in Pennsylvania have risen 24 percent since Enero 2011, state Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) said that immediate aid is needed to assist homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure.

Hughes Says Focus Must be Job Creation, Economic Investment

PHILADELPHIA, Febrero 9, 2012 – Responding to Governor Tom Corbett’s budget address, which lacks a plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) held a news conference today to discuss a plan to boost job creation and economic investment in Pennsylvania.

Senator Hughes: Governor’s Budget Proposal Hurts Pennsylvania’s People, Economy

“With this budget address, Governor Corbett has once again proven his disconnect with Pennsylvania citizens. Despite what the governor may have said today, the reality is Pennsylvania’s job creation has been stagnant, economic development is at a standstill and public education – which is still dealing with last year’s billion dollar body blow – is getting hit again.

Judiciary Should Be Allowed to Make Budget Presentation, Hughes Says

HARRISBURG, Febrero 1, 2012 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes strongly suggested that Senate Republicans reconsider their decision to cancel the budget hearing for state courts and allow justices to discuss their financial needs before...

Democrats Lament Corbett’s Lack of Leadership on Transportation

Pittsburgh, Enero 31, 2012 – Noting the six months of inaction since Gov. Tom Corbett’s blue ribbon transportation commission released its final report, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today joined county and legislative leaders in Pittsburgh to...

Democrats Question Omission of Budget Hearings for PSU, Other Universities

Harrisburg, Enero 31, 2012 –Led by State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Senate Democrats today urged the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Chair to reconsider his refusal to schedule budget hearings for Penn State, Pitt, Lincoln and Temple, State System schools and community colleges.

Senate Democrats Say Budget Should Move PA Forward

Harrisburg – Enero 25, 2012 – Senate Democrats, led by Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes and others, today called on the governor to make job creation, tax fairness, education funding, shale and the restoration of funds for safety net programs budget priorities.