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Senator Hughes Applauds New Office Opening in Manayunk

Agosto 8, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today visited the Water Works warehouse conversion office project, located at 3 Rector Street in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. “I wanted to be on hand today to personally...

Senator Hughes Congratulates Philadelphia Grocer for White House Recognition

Julio 20, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, Julio 20, 2011 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today congratulated ShopRite’s Jeffrey Brown, for his acknowledgment by First Lady Michelle Obama. Mr. Brown joined the First Lady today at the White House as she recognized him for his work in providing healthy and affordable food to local communities in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

Senator Hughes Rejects Republican Spending Plan

Junio 28, 2011

HARRISBURG, Junio 28, 2011 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today said he voted against the Republican budget contained in House Bill 1485 because it will hurt students, seniors, taxpayers and Pennsylvanias most vulnerable.

Senator Hughes Reminds People to Know Their HIV Status

Junio 27, 2011

HARRISBURG, Junio 27, 2011 – Senator Hughes today reminded individuals to know their HIV status, as Junio 27 marks National HIV Testing Day. “I will continue to remind individuals about the importance of knowing their HIV status as long as HIV/AIDS continues its...

Senator Hughes Introduces Amendment to Restore Lincoln University Funding

Junio 26, 2011

HARRISBURG, Junio 26, 2011 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) tonight pushed back against Governor Corbett’s budget agreement that decimates education by introducing an amendment to Senate Bill 1125 that would have restored funding to Lincoln University...

Daily Surplus Countdown-Day 6: $700 Million Year End Surplus in Sight

Junio 24, 2011

$40 Million Added Viernes HARRISBURG, Junio 24, 2011 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced state tax receipts for Junio 23 added $40 million to the budget surplus, getting Pennsylvania closer to a $700 million surplus for the state budget....

Senator Hughes Votes for Additional $50 Million to Aid College Students

Junio 16, 2011

HARRISBURG, Junio 16, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery), who serves on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors, today voted to authorize an additional $50 million to help young people attend...

Proposal Would Modernize PA Wine and Spirit Store Operations

Abril 14, 2011

Harrisburg, Abril 14, 2011 – In response to yesterday’s Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing on the modernization of the Liquor Control Board operations and in conjunction with the Senate Democrats “Budget Savings Plan,” three Democratic senators are unveiling...

Senate Democrats Offer $1.1 Billion Budget Savings Plan

Abril 14, 2011

Restores Funding for Basic and Higher Education, Health Care, Human Services Philadelphia – Abril 14, 2011 –Senate Democrats today unveiled a budget plan that underscores their budget priorities and includes $1.14 billion in total savings, new revenues and...