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Sen. Vincent Hughes announces $250,000 grant for the Defender Association of Philadelphia to fund technology upgrades
Philadelphia – February 13, 2020 — State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey to announce the Defender Association of Philadelphia was the recipient of a $250,000 grant award. The Defender Association of...
Senator Hughes Discusses Growth And Development In Roxborough
Senator Hughes Awards Funds To Aid Development In Roxborough
Wheatley, Hughes hold event recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2020 – State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, and state Sen. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia/Montgomery, today held an event in Harrisburg recognizing Feb. 7, 2020, as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. “We...
2020 Black History Month & The Vote
Senator Hughes Urges Colleagues, Public To Join The Fight To End Broken And Toxic Schools
Senator Hughes Announces National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day for Friday Feb. 7
Senator Hughes 2nd Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Senator Hughes 1st Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Senator Hughes details lead and asbestos problems in schools statewide
Gov. Wolf Announces Billion-Dollar Plan to Fix Toxic Schools, Address Lead Across Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – January 29, 2020 – Governor Tom Wolf today presented a series of proposed 2020-21 budget items totaling more than $1.1 billion to support reducing the risks to Pennsylvanians of lead and asbestos, and remediating existing toxins in schools,...
Senator Hughes Comments On Governor Wolf’s Commitment To Fight Pennsylvania’s Toxic School Problem
Senator Hughes Offers Remarks At Governor Wolf’s Toxic Schools Press Conference
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Fiedler applaud Gov. Wolf’s pledge to address school infrastructure needs in the 2020-21 budget
Philadelphia, PA − January 24, 2020 − State Senator Vincent Hughes and Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler jointly released the following statement, applauding Gov. Tom Wolf's pledge to address school infrastructure needs in the 2020-21 budget: "We are glad Gov. Wolf is...
Sen. Hughes submits public comment to federal agency urging it protect, strengthen Community Reinvestment Act
HARRISBURG – January 23, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) recently submitted public comment to the federal government, opposing the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) recommended by the Office of the Comptroller of...
Gov. Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Will Further Protect Vulnerable Populations
Philadelphia, PA – January 22, 2020 − Governor Tom Wolf today outlined how his 2020-21 budget further demonstrates his commitment to protecting the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians by proposing to expand comprehensive training for direct care workers, reduce waiting...
Senator Vincent Hughes Obtains Community and Economic Development Funding to Create 15 New Pardon Hubs
January 21, 2020– Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) announced today that, thanks to the leadership and vision of State Senator Vincent J. Hughes, it has been awarded a $75,000 grant to train community organizations and volunteers so they can help residents...
Senator Vincent Hughes Addresses Housing Crisis with Major Policy Announcement
Sen. Hughes announces bold, comprehensive plan to address Pa.’s affordable housing crisis through his New Deal for Housing initiative
PHILADELPHIA – January 16, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) unveiled a bold and aggressive plan to address the state’s affordable housing crisis, alongside members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, more than 50...