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Senator Hughes Celebrates New Investments in Gun Violence Prevention in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA − May 21, 2024 − Senator Hughes was joined by Representative Morgan Cephas and leaders from Episcopal Community Services to recognize a new round of Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding that was awarded through the Pennsylvania...
Senator Hughes Announces $3.5 Million in School Safety & Security Grants for Philadelphia Schools
HARRISBURG, PA – APRIL 29, 2024 − State Senator Vincent Hughes announced $3,539,658 in competitive school safety and security grants to improve safety, security, and mental health supports for students and staff for schools in Philadelphia. The grants are awarded...
Senator Hughes Stands with Local, State, and Federal Leaders to Break Ground on 40 New, Affordable Apartments for Seniors in Mantua
Philadelphia, PA – April 24, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes, Congressman Dwight Evans, the Mayor’s office, and leaders from across Pennsylvania broke ground on a new affordable housing project in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. The housing development,...
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,...
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...