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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...
Senator Hughes Re-caps the Inglis Methodist Gardens Event
Senator Vincent Hughes Lead Paint Stabilization News Conference
Gov. Wolf Lead Paint Stabilization News Conference
Lead Paint Stabilization News Conference
Sen. Hughes joins Gov. Wolf at announcement for $4.3 million to improve conditions at Philadelphia school buildings
PHILADELPHIA – July 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 — July 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...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
4th Annual Jazz Awards hosted by Senator Vincent Hughes
Senator Hughes submits public comment to U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing proposed changes SNAP benefits program
July 26, 2019 – Philadelphia – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) wrote the U.S. Department of Agriculture Friday to oppose a proposal to end automatic eligibility requirements that could cut Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)...