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Senator Hughes recaps 2020 supplemental budget, urges for more focus on recovery
Senator Hughes addresses PA’s budget, aid for citizens prior to budget vote
Senator Hughes honors the work of Sens. Dinniman, Farnese and Iovino
Senator Hughes praises the University of Pennsylvania’s $100 million pledge to address facilities needs in Philadelphia schools
Philadelphia, PA − November 17, 2020 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after the University of Pennsylvania announced its $100 million pledge to the School District of Philadelphia for remediation of...
Every Vote Must Count
Senator Hughes and Rodney McLeod host Jammin’ Bus Tour on Election Day!
Senator Hughes encourages voters to go to the polls on Election Day to get their vote counted
Senator Hughes partners with Rodney & Erika McLeod, Change Our Future Foundation for My Voice My Vote Jammin’ Bus Tour on Election Day
PHILADELPHIA – Nov. 2, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes is partnering with Philadelphia Eagles Safety Rodney McLeod and his wife Erika McLeod for a nonpartisan “My Voice My Vote” Jammin’ Bus Tour on Election Day in partnership with the McLeod’s Change our Future...
The Rev. Jesse Jackson joins Senator Hughes, Urban League and local clergy to announce Multi-Faith Souls to the Polls Weekend
PHILADELPHIA – October 30, 2020 – State Senator Vincent Hughes, Urban League President & CEO Andrea Custis and a number of faith leaders, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, united Friday morning to announce the Multi-Faith Souls to the Polls Weekend.
Multi-Faith Souls to the Polls Weekend
Senator Hughes and Pastor Donald Moore discuss important election issues with Mount Carmel Baptist Church parishioners
Senators Costa & Hughes Slam Republican Inaction on Federal CARES Funds
HARRISBURG – October 29, 2020 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Senator Vincent Hughes and members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today slammed House and Senate Republicans for recessing the General Assembly until mid-November without passing legislation to drive out Pennsylvania’s remaining $1.3 billion in federal CARES funds to Pennsylvanians suffering the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
PA CARES Press Conference
Sitting on $1.3 billion in CARES funding is disproportionately hurting women: Sen. Hughes
Sen. Hughes points to PA’ians suffering from the pandemic, calls on Republican-controlled Senate to distribute $1.3 billion in CARES funding
My Voice My Vote Jammin’ Bus Tour
Don’t wait, return your ballot today!
Make a plan to get your ballot submitted ASAP I hope you understand the magnitude of the upcoming election. Health care, social security, jobs, the economy, social justice, criminal justice reform and so many other issues are up for a vote on Nov. 3. Be a part of the...
Senator Hughes presents: Real Young Black Men VOTE
Real Young Black Men VOTE Returns at 6 PM, 10/22
PA Senate Democrats Unveil Plan to Spend $1.3 Billion in Remaining Cares Funds
Harrisburg − October 16, 2020 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today outlined a plan to spend the remaining $1.331 billion in CARES money that Pennsylvania received as part of a federal assistance package earlier this year. The money must be...