Investments in our communities are the start of a #NewDeal4NewPA
When Senator Hughes led the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus on a monthlong focus on poverty and economic insecurity in Abril, one thing became incredibly clear: Pennsylvanians all across the commonwealth are struggling because of a lack of quality,...
State Senator Vincent Hughes issues statement following Fund Our Facilities Coalition call for $100 million in funding
Philadelphia, PA − Septiembre 11, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after the Fund Our Facilities Coalition called for $100 million in funding for immediate asbestos and lead remediation in toxic schools...
Our children desperately need solutions to toxic schools
We rang the bell and started another school year Martes, Sept. 3. Public school students all over the city of Philadelphia were welcomed to their schools with high fives, handshakes and words of encouragement from city officials, public servants,...
Gov. Wolf Announces Initiative for a Lead-Free Pennsylvania with Support from Sen. Hughes
Philadelphia, PA – Agosto 28, 2019 − Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled his initiative to create a lead-free Pennsylvania by calling on the legislature to increase access to blood testing for children in alignment with federal guidelines, increasing local response...
¡La lucha por una educación del siglo XXI para todos los estudiantes se hace camino al andar!
El lunes 19 de agosto, la senadora Hughes y el reverendo Gregory Holston, director ejecutivo de POWER Interfaith, marcharon desde el histórico instituto Overbook de Filadelfia hasta la moderna maravilla que es el instituto Lower Merion de Ardmore. El propósito de su viaje de 3,5 millas era arrojar luz sobre los mundos de diferencias entre dos escuelas secundarias públicas separadas por apenas 8.000 pasos más o menos.
Las mayorías en la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado de Pensilvania deben dejar de ignorar la violencia armada
Se ha disparado a personas en campus universitarios. Han disparado contra personas en colegios, institutos y colegios. Han disparado contra personas en iglesias. Han disparado contra personas en mezquitas. Han disparado a personas en sinagogas. Han disparado contra personas en...El senador Hughes anuncia 17,8 millones de dólares para viviendas de ancianos en West Philly
El senador Hughes anuncia la próxima legislación para hacer frente a las condenas y encarcelamientos injustos en Pensilvania
Harrisburg, PA - 14 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) anunció planes para dos piezas de legislación destinadas a frenar las condenas y encarcelamientos injustos en la Commonwealth. La primera pieza de legislación establecería directrices...
El senador Hughes emite una declaración tras los tiroteos del fin de semana en Filadelfia
Filadelfia, PA - 12 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) emitió la siguiente declaración el lunes después de una serie de tiroteos de fin de semana en Filadelfia que dejaron 12 heridos y una persona muerta: Estoy profundamente entristecido por la continua...
El senador Hughes emite un comunicado tras instar a la Comisión Judicial del Senado a que considere con firmeza su proyecto de ley de verificación universal de antecedentes para ayudar a frenar la violencia armada
"Como defensor desde hace mucho tiempo de la seguridad de las armas en Pensilvania, me alienta escuchar la voluntad de la presidenta del Comité Judicial del Senado, Lisa Baker, de celebrar audiencias públicas para abordar la violencia armada y encontrar remedios eficaces para proteger a nuestras comunidades. Tengo la esperanza de...
Los senadores Hughes y Browne alaban los primeros resultados del programa Safe2Say Something tras la publicación del informe anual
Harrisburg - agosto. 5, 2019 - Los senadores estatales Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) y Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) elogiaron los resultados del programa de denuncia anónima de amenazas Safe2Say Something (S2SS) tras el primer informe anual de la Oficina del Fiscal....
El Senador Hughes anuncia 20 millones de dólares en subvenciones estatales en el 7º Distrito Senatorial
Harrisburg, PA - 1 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) anunció que se otorgaron $ 20 millones en subvenciones del Programa de Capital de Asistencia para la Reurbanización (RACP) en el 7º Distrito Senatorial.El senador Hughes agradeció al gobernador Tom Wolf por su...
Sen. Hughes joins Gov. Wolf at announcement for $4.3 million to improve conditions at Philadelphia school buildings
PHILADELPHIA – Julio 31, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf is providing $4.3 million in state funding for lead paint stabilization at Philadelphia school buildings. The governor was joined by members of Philadelphia’s legislative delegation, School District of...
Pew Trusts laud tax credit evaluations, IFO review enacted by Sen. Hughes amendment
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Julio 31, 2019 — Pew Charitable Trusts recently praised Pennsylvania as a “leader” in tax incentive evaluation and the provision that set the analysis over the top came from Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery). Sen. Hughes introduced...Sen. Hughes In Mantua to Announce $200,000 for Much Need Home Repairs
Senator Hughes proposes legislation to repeal of Act 58, which establishes concurrent jurisdiction in Philadelphia with AG, DA
PHILADELPHIA – Julio 10, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to introduce legislation that would repeal the recently granted concurrent jurisdiction given to the Pennsylvania Attorney General in gun-related crimes, such as...
Senator Hughes says Act 58, which authorizes “concurrent jurisdiction” for AG in Philadelphia, distracts from fight against gun violence
The major drug bust Martes of nearly 200,000 doses of heroin and fentanyl, along with the continued shootings across the city of Philadelphia, should send a message to all of us that the issues around who authored the “concurrent jurisdiction” language in...
Senate Democrats Highlight Funding for Affordable Housing in the PA 2019-2020 Budget
Harrisburg – Julio 1, 2019 – The just-passed state budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 included a large increase in funding for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE). Several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus...
The 2019-20 budget moves us forward, but isn’t enough
Senator Hughes shared his thoughts on the spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year moments before the Pennsylvania Senate Democrats passed the 2019-20 budget Jueves. In his address, Senator Hughes pointed to several areas where the budget moved us forward: ...
Sheryl and I are standing with Cheyney University and its Resurgence Program!
We know the value of HBCU’s and especially the value of Cheyney University. The innovations being adapted at Cheyney and the high performing new students enrolling at Cheyney are clear indications that Cheyney’s resurgence is on the move. Join...
Members of The General Assembly & Statewide Advocates Hosted News Conference Defending General Assistance
Harrisburg – Junio 24, 2019 – Health and Human Services Committee Democratic Chairman State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined members of the PA General Assembly and statewide advocates to fight to protect the General Assistance program. House Bill...
Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence
Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...
Sen. Hughes says push for 100 percent renewable energy is about the children
Harrisburg – Junio 19, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by several hundred people at a rally, including dozens of child “lobbyists,” looking to bring 100 percent renewable energy to Pennsylvania by 2050. The rally,...