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Sen. Hughes announces $330K in development grants in the 7th Senatorial District
PHILADELPHIA – September 18, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that $330,000 in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants had been awarded to three projects in the 7th Senatorial District. Sen. Hughes thanked Gov. Tom...
A New Deal for a New PA #NewDeal4NewPA
Sen. Hughes Presents Check to Upper Dublin Township for Innovation Center
Senator Hughes and Rev. Gregory Holston’s #Moral March Show PA’s School Funding Inequities
Gov. Wolf Announces Initiative for a Lead-Free Pennsylvania with Support from Sen. Hughes
Philadelphia, PA – August 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...
Senator Hughes Recaps Lead Paint Stabilization Announcement with Gov. Wolf
Sen. Hughes announces plans to introduce bill that would protect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from additional trauma
Harrisburg, PA – August 28, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to introduce new legislation that would add safeguards to help prevent revictimization and additional trauma to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...
Senator Hughes Marches from Overbook High School to Lower Merion High School
Sen. Hughes joins Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission for campaign launch commemorating 400 Years of African American history in Pa.
Harrisburg, PA —August 21, 2019 – To honor the deep, rich, and impactful contributions of African Americans in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum...
Senator Hughes Hosts District Office Day
We can’t ignore gun violence any longer
Sen. Hughes releases statement supporting Gov. Wolf’s executive order to reduce gun violence, calls for majority leaders to act on existing gun legislation
Philadelphia, PA − August 16, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement supporting Gov. Tom Wolf’s executive order to reduce gun violence: “As a result of some excellent policing along with a few miracles, no police...
Sen. Hughes Announces $17.8M For Senior Housing in West Philly
Senator Hughes announces upcoming legislation to address wrongful convictions, imprisonment in PA
Harrisburg, PA – August 14, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans for two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing wrongful convictions and imprisonment in the commonwealth. The first piece of legislation would set guidelines...
Senator Hughes and fellow elected officials were at the Community Legal Services of Philadelphia office in North Philadelphia to present a grant of $300,000
Senator Hughes and fellow elected officials were at the Community Legal Services of Philadelphia office in North Philadelphia to present a grant of $300,000
Senators Hughes, Browne tout early returns on Safe2Say Something program following release of annual report
Harrisburg – August. 5, 2019 – State Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) praised the results of the Safe2Say Something (S2SS) anonymous threat reporting program following the first annual report by the Office of the Attorney...
Sen. Hughes announces $20 million in state grants in the 7th Senatorial District
Harrisburg, PA − August 1, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that $20 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants were awarded in the 7th Senatorial District.Sen. Hughes thanked Gov. Tom Wolf for his...
Inglis Methodist Gardens Announcement
Members of the General Assembly Ask Governor Wolf for a State Of Emergency To Address Pennsylvanians Living in Poverty
Harrisburg, Pa. − August 1, 2019 − Today, Democratic members from the Pennsylvania House and Senate are asking Governor Tom Wolf to declare a state of emergency to address the needs created by the elimination of the state’s General Assistance program. General...