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...Hughes: Education Reform Plan Must Help All Students
HARRISBURG, Octubre 11, 2011 – In response to Governor Tom Corbett’s announcement of his education reform plan today, State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said that an education reform proposal must be designed to reach all of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable students.
Senator Hughes Continues to Receive Feedback from Constituents about the Jobs Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today hosted a jobs meeting at his district office with members of the Philadelphia Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network and other constituents who are struggling...Senators Call Electoral College Bill Detrimental to Urban Communities
HARRISBURG, Sept. 27, 2011— Pennsylvania Senate Democrats representing urban communities today called the Republican plan to change the Electoral College voting process a “blatant attempt to gerrymander votes during presidential election cycles.
Senate Democrats Roll Out Billion Dollar Job Creation Plan
HARRISBURG – Septiembre 26, 2011 – State Senate Democrats today unveiled their revised job creation plan, called “PA Works Now,” which they claim would create 80,000 new jobs and leverage billions in private investment to generate jobs and economic activity.
Senator Hughes Continues Listening Tour with Constituents about the Jobs Crisis
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) met with constituents at the West Philadelphia Earn Center today to receive feedback on their employment struggles and suggestions for moving forward with good policies and legislation for putting Pennsylvanians back to work. The Earn Center assists Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with the motivation, skills, and experience they need to find and keep a full-time job.
Senator Hughes Presents $12 Million Check to Bakers Centre
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today presented a $ 12 million check to the Bakers Centre (formerly known as Bakers Square) economic development project. The Bakers Centre shopping complex is located in the Hunting Park West section of Philadelphia at the former headquarters of the famed Tasty Baking Company.
Senator Hughes Blasts Plan to Change Electoral College Process
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in objecting to Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi’s proposal to change the Electoral College voting process. Pileggi would like Pennsylvania to award an electoral vote to a presidential candidate for each congressional district he or she wins.
Senator Hughes Tours District to Discuss Projects that Address Challenged Areas and Bring about Job Creation
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery) today joined Philadelphia City Councilman Darrell Clarke, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Executive Director Brian Hudson and the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Executive Director Michael Kelly for a tour of parts of the Senator’s district to discuss possible, affordable housing and development opportunities in some sections of the city.