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Senate Democrats introduce legislation to protect health care for Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg – December 20, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus continues its fight to protect the major tenets of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) through two legislative proposals that would ensure comprehensive, quality and affordable...
Senator Hughes, Senator Haywood host fair housing community roundtable to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Philadelphia – December 12, 2018 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) and State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) joined, activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of...
Sen. Hughes Celebrates the 50th Anniversary Fair Housing Act
Senator Hughes, Senator Haywood to hold roundtable on fair housing in Philadelphia
Philadelphia – December 10, 2018 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Philadelphia/Montgomery) will join State Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) activists, advocates, and community organizations for a roundtable discussion on the Fair Housing Act of 1968 on...
Senator Hughes Remarks on Lt. Governor Stack Goodbye
Senator Hughes reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg, PA − November 14, 2018 – Democratic members of the Pennsylvania Senate reelected Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) as the Democratic chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “It is an honor to again be selected to...
Senator Hughes Attends SB 1142 Bill Signing
Senator Hughes encourages educators, businesses to apply for $30 million in PAsmart grants
HARRISBURG, PA − November 2, 2018 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) encouraged innovators to apply for grants aimed at spurring K-12 computer science and STEM education, expanding registered apprenticeships, and supporting job training...
Senator Hughes Announces $75,000 in school safety and security grants in the district
Harrisburg, PA − October 30, 2018 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery counties) announced that $75,000 in School Safety and Security Grants were awarded to school districts in the 7th Senatorial District. The Philadelphia School District...
Sen. Hughes’ Student Leadership Conference-Power of the Vote Panel Discussion
Sen. Hughes’ Student Leadership Conference-Simone D. Sanders Keynote Address
Sen. Hughes’ Student Leadership Conference-In Our Own Words Panel Discussion
Sen. Hughes’ Student Leadership Conference-Artists Panel Discussion
Sen. Hughes’ Student Leadership Conference-Dr. Sonia Sanchez Special Presentation :: October 26, 2018
Senator Hughes announces $200,000 grant for trail project in Whitemarsh Township
Harrisburg – October 25, 2018 – Senator Hughes thanked Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration following the announcement of a $200,000 grant that will fund a trail project in Whitemarsh Township. The grant will support the construction of 1-mile of the multi-use Cross...
Senator Hughes applauds PA Forward Student Loan Program launched by PHEAA
Harrisburg – October 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) praised a new Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA) program a new student loan program for Pennsylvania students who need help paying for college after exhausting...
Senator Hughes applauds Representative Schlossberg’s mental health legislation, bill headed to Governor Wolf
Harrisburg – October 17, 2018 – Legislation that would support suicide prevention and mental health services at institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania today passed the state Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk, according to the bill’s...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Schweyer to protect health care for people with preexisting conditions
Harrisburg – October 16, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) was joined by Representative Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh), Representative Tony DeLuca (D-Allegheny), Representative Helen Tai (D-Bucks) and Representative Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester)...
Hughes: Recycling Grants Approved for Philadelphia, Conshohocken, Whitemarsh, Upper Dublin
Harrisburg – October 12, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that nearly $1 million total in grant funding to aid recycling efforts has been approved for several municipalities in his senatorial district. The state Department of...
Senator Hughes Announces Multimodal Project Selected in the 7th Senatorial District
Harrisburg, PA – October 3, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced a project in the 7th Senatorial District was selected for a grant through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The Philadelphia Streets Department was awarded...