Senador Vincent Hughes

PSSA Tests and Public Education Funding: Let’s Not Cheat Our Students

Op-Ed Column by State Senator Vincent Hughes At a news conference on Septiembre 21, Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis, released the results of the 2011-12 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). The PSSA tests measure a student’s achievement of certain...

Hughes: Save Money When You Open a College Savings Account in Septiembre

HARRISBURG, Septiembre 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes is encouraging families to enroll online in the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) in Septiembre to save $50 in enrollment fees. The PA 529 GSP is administered by the state treasurer’s office. The program...

Senator Hughes to Host Financial Empowerment Summit

HARRISBURG, Septiembre 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution (WPFSI) to host his financial Empowerment Summit, Show Me All the Money, which aims to assist families in navigating these tough economic...

Senator Hughes Comments on Voter ID Law Court Decision

HARRISBURG, Agosto 15, 2012 – Following ommonwealth Court’s refusal to grant an injunction to stop the voter ID law going forward, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments: Watch real stories from citizens who will be...

Senator Hughes Protests Voter ID Law, Supports Repeal Legislation

HARRISBURG, Julio 24, 2012 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) joined several of his legislative colleagues, NAACP officials, labor organization officials, faith leaders and hundreds of concerned citizens – of which a majority were senior – citizens at...

Voter ID Law Rally Going on Tomorrow, Julio 24, 2012

Voter ID Law rally going on tomorrow, Julio 24 at 1 p.m. on the State Capitol Steps to protest the voter ID law. Hope to see you there! There are several buses leaving from Philly tomorrow: The Phila NAACP buses will leave tomorrow for Harrisburg at 9 AM Julio 24 from...