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Senator Hughes on the Power of Persistence, at Temple University
Investing in Student Teachers
Senator Hughes’ Statement on Opening of Student Teacher Stipend Application for 24-25 Academic Year
Harrisburg, PA − April 11, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Ryan Aument, Governor Shapiro, Representative Gina Curry, Representative Jesse Topper, and PHEAA have announced that applications for student teacher stipends will open on Thursday, April 11,...
Student Teacher Stipend Applications Open April 11, 2024
Senator Hughes Commits to Voting for New, Ghost Gun Legislation
Harrisburg, PA − March 28, 2024 − Today, Senator Hughes applauded new ghost gun legislation that passed in the State House. House Bill 777, sponsored by Reps. Morgan Cephas and Malcolm Kenyatta, would impose felony charges on anyone who sells or purchases a firearm or...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $24M for Gun Violence Prevention in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties
March 28, 2024 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced over $24 million dollars in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grants for community violence prevention groups and initiatives across Philadelphia and Montgomery...
Pa. Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Repeal Felony Charge for HIV-Related Prostitution
HARRISBURG – March 21, 2023 – State Senator Vincent Hughes and Representatives Benjamin Waxman and Malcolm Kenyatta announced legislation on March 20, 2024 that will repeal Pennsylvania’s felony sentencing enhancement for people living with HIV who are charged with...
HIV is Not a Crime
Senator Hughes Applauds Committee Passage of HB2017, Legislation Similar to Senate Bill That Would Protect Minors on Social Media
Harrisburg, PA − March 20, 2024 − Senator Hughes applauded yesterday's passage of HB2017 out the of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee. The legislation proposes similar actions that were included in Senator Hughes and Senator Kristin...
Senator Hughes and Pennsylvania Leaders Mark Historic Milestone for PA Public Defense and Criminal Justice
Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2024 − Senator Hughes hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s criminal...
Fighting for Justice for All
Funding our Public Defenders
International Women’s History Month
Senator Hughes, Fellow Lawmakers, Leaders, and Education Advocates Discuss Solutions to Pennsylvania’s Teacher Shortage Crisis
February 24, 2024 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Hughes brought together a large coalition of fellow lawmakers, education leaders, and teacher advocates to address Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage crisis. The press conference was held following recent reports of...
Addressing PA’s Teacher Shortage
Standing up for New and Existing Teachers
Cheyney Strong
Improving Lives of Black Pennsylvanians
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Praise Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – February 6, 2024 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro laid out his vision and priorities for the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Budget. In it, the Governor proposed historic increases in basic education spending, economic development, housing, community safety, and...