Senador Vincent Hughes

Senate Democrats Roll Out Sweeping Jobs Initiative

Febrero 23, 2011 – Today Senate Democrats unveiled “PA Works” – a 6-point plan which has potential to spur the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania. PA Works will reduce state spending by $150 million while giving businesses incentive to make...

Senator Hughes Attends State of the Union Address

HARRISBURG, Jan. 26, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/ Montgomery) was in the audience last night when President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address. Hughes was invited by U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA) to join him for the...

Senator Hughes Calls for Swift Action in Dr. Gosnell Matter

HARRISBURG, Jan. 24, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today on the Senate floor, holding a copy of the 281 page grand jury report, addressed the indictment of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the Women’s Medical Society. During his floor remarks,...

Sen. Hughes Warns of Looming Budget Deficit’s Local Impact

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17, 2010 — State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes today urged local community leaders to spread the word about the upcoming battle in the legislature as a looming deficit threatens funding for local programs. “If you are not out there spreading the...

Sens. Costa and Hughes Outline Budget Challenges Ahead

Harrisburg, Diciembre 16 — Immediately following the Governor’s mid-year budget report, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes reiterated their priorities as the legislature prepares for a new term and what promises to...

Hughes Interview to Air on Satellite Radio Sábado

HARRISBURG, Noviembre 24, 2010 – – State Sen. Vincent Hughes’ recent interview with “The New School”, a nationally broadcast satellite radio program, will air Sábado, Nov. 27 at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. In his interview, Hughes...

Hughes Elected Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair

HARRISBURG, Noviembre 17, 2010 – – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) has been elected to serve as the Democratic Chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee. “I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to serve as Democratic Chairman...

Hughes Set to Present Personal Finance Conference

HARRISBURG, Noviembre 4, 2010 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery)will soon host a “Show Me All the Money – Personal Finance Conference” aimed at helping individuals learn to maintain, manage and maximize their financial well being during tough...