Senador Vincent Hughes

Democrats to Governor Corbett, GOP legislature: Where’s the leadership?

HARRISBURG, Dec. 20 – Democratic leaders from the state House and Senate joined together today to urge Governor Tom Corbett and leaders of the Republican-controlled legislature to end their extreme ideological crusade and to begin leading on the issues that matter to working, middle-class families.

Sen. Hughes Presses for Transit System Repair Work Funds

Philadelphia, Diciembre 12, 2011 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes and SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority) General Manager Joseph M. Casey called for immediate action to address the agency’s transportation needs and repair infrastructure.

Senator Hughes Admonishes Commonwealth Foundation for Disparaging Remarks

Harrisburg, Diciembre 7 – State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) said today the Commonwealth Foundation should be ashamed of its recent e-mail that refers to under-performing schools as “hellholes” and that the education provided in them leads to “future jail stays and welfare” for students.

Senators Hughes and Tartaglione Visit Stetson Middle School

PHILADELPHIA, Noviembre 30, 2011 -State Sens. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Christine Tartaglione toured Stetson Middle School today to get a first-hand look at the school’s remarkable turnaround.

Hughes Joins Leaders Discussing Job Creation at White House

HARRISBURG, Noviembre 1, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) participated in the American Jobs Act Working Group Meeting held at the White House earlier today. The meeting was a wide-ranging and in-depth discussion of job creation...

Hughes Says Vouchers Will Make School Financial Problems Worse

HARRISBURG, Octubre 26, 2011 –State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery) today expressed his dismay at Senate approval of legislation (Senate Bill 1) that would institute a school voucher program in 144 Pennsylvania schools. “The voucher plan will make...