Press Releases
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...
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...
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...
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...
Senator Hughes and Conshohocken Officials Celebrate $1.4M for Local Infrastructure
February 1, 2024 − Montgomery County, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by members of Conshohocken Borough Council and the Sewer Authority to celebrate a $1.4M state investment in the borough’s wastewater system. The H2O PA Grant will be used for a project...
Senator Hughes Echoes Senator Haywood’s Call for Zero Tolerance for Campus Hate
January 30, 2023 − Senator Vincent Hughes shared the following statement in support of Senator Art Haywood’s press conference, held today, announcing his new report on campus racism and call for zero tolerance for hate across all Pennsylvania campuses. “I...
State Senators Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, and Judy Schwank Praise Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Blueprint, Call for Continued Stakeholder Conversations
HARRISBURG, PA – January 26, 2024 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic caucus praise Governor Shapiro’s new blueprint for higher education, which seeks to expand access to higher education for Pennsylvania’s learners while consolidating governance...
Senator Hughes Celebrates Investments in Affordable Housing in Mantua
Philadelphia, PA − January 22, 2024 − Senator Vincent Hughes hosted a check presentation at 39thand Brown, in the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia, to celebrate a new state investment that will support affordable housing in the area. $500,000 was presented to...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $600K for Parks and Outdoor Spaces in Philadelphia
January 18, 2024 − Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $600,000 in Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) grants for projects in Philadelphia. The grants are administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development....
Senators Hughes and Miller Say Basic Education Funding Commission Report is “Just a Start”
January 15, 2024 − Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), two Senate members of the Basic Education Funding Commission, issued a statement following the release and affirmative vote on the Commission’s report that...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $1M for Community Improvements and Revitalization in Philadelphia
December 22, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced over $1 million in Philadelphia Local Share Account Grants for projects that will improve communities and revitalize neighborhoods in the 7th...
Senator Hughes Celebrates Week of Holiday Giving for 11 Philadelphia Schools
Philadelphia, PA – December 21, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes joined leaders and educators at John B. Kelly school on Monday to kick off a week of holiday giving with his Food for the Brain campaign, in partnership with Share Food Program, DoorDash, Read to Succeed...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $7.5 Million for Stormwater and Sewer Projects in Philadelphia, Conshohocken and Whitemarsh Township
December 20, 2023 – Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $7.5 million for water infrastructure improvement projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The three 7th district projects, in Conshohocken, Whitemarsh Township and Philadelphia, are funded...
Senator Hughes Announces Over $1.1M to Support Public Safety and Security in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
December 15, 2023 - Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $1.1 million in grants for several community organizations and support services in the 7th District. These grants will fund safety and security measures, as well as victim and children support services...
Senator Hughes’s Celebrates Budget Wins for Teachers, Criminal Justice, and Healthier Schools
Harrisburg, PA – December 14, 2023 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senator Democratic Appropriations Chair, released the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 301 and House Bill 1300, budget codes that enable important initiatives and funding for...