Press Releases
Sen. Hughes Joins Coalition, Calls for Immediate, $170 Million Investment to Improve Philly’s School Buildings
PHILADELPHIA − March 29, 2019 – Today, Senator Hughes joined a broad coalition of union leaders and elected officials convened by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. The group gathered at F.S. Key Elementary School to propose an immediate investment of $170...
Senator Hughes stands with Reps. Harris, Roebuck; hundreds of PASSHE students in call for free college through the Pennsylvania Promise initiative
HARRISBURG, PA, March 27, 2019 – Hundreds of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Students rallied with Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Representative Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), Representative James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia),...
Senator Hughes announces nearly $7 million in development grants awarded in the 7th Senatorial District
HARRISBURG, PA, March 27, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced nearly $7 million grants for construction projects in the 7th Senatorial District. The projects will address transportation improvements and pedestrian safety,...
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, March 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...
Joint State Legislative Hearing Focuses on College Affordability
Harrisburg, March 26, 2019 – Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing in Harrisburg on legislation aimed at making college more affordable. The joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing focused on the proposed “Pennsylvania...
Senator Hughes, Representative Cephas applaud $600,000 to protect pedestrians along Haverford Avenue
HARRISBURG, March 26, 2019 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) today announced $600,000 in state grant money to improve pedestrian safety along Haverford Avenue in Overbrook. The...
Senator Hughes declares “Higher Education Affordability Week” at Pa. Capitol
Harrisburg – March 25, 2019 – Renewing his commitment to addressing growing student debt and soaring college tuition costs, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) will introduce a resolution declaring March 25-29 “Higher Education Affordability Week.” Sen....
Sens. Hughes, Farnese join Gov. Wolf in support of Restore Pennsylvania, aiming to help remediate contaminants in Pennsylvania schools
Philadelphia, PA – March 21, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf toured the John H. Taggart School in Philadelphia today to see progress on removing contaminants which can cause serious health problems. The governor also outlined how Restore Pennsylvania, the most aggressive...
Senate Democrats Present Bold Plan to Tackle Crushing Student Loan Debt
Harrisburg – March 20, 2019 – A bold and innovative plan to help students and their families save thousands of dollars, pay down crushing student loan debt and better deal with the high cost of borrowing was unveiled by Sens. Vincent J. Hughes...
Senator Hughes applauds Senate Education Committee after it backs career and technical schools bill
Harrisburg, PA – March 19, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes made the following statement after a unanimous vote by Senate Education Committee to move Senate Bill 89 to consideration by the full Senate: “I’d like to thank the Senate Education Committee members for...
Senators Hughes, Muth introduce bill to provide paid sick leave to all Pa. workers
Harrisburg, PA − March 18, 2019 − Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Senator Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) today introduced Senate Bill 13 aiming to provide mandatory paid sick leave to all Pennsylvania workers. SB 13 would create the...
Senators Williams, Costa, and Hughes Introduce PA Workplace Freedom Act
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 14, 2019 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams, Jay Costa, and Vincent J. Hughes, joined by local elected officials, Allegheny County Labor Council members, and a crowd of union workers, announced the introduction of the Workplace Freedom Act today at...
Senator Hughes applauds Gun Violence Task Force indictments
Philadelphia – March 6, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross announced...
Senate Democrats Push Legislation to Aid Farmers, Bolster Local Agriculture, Develop Markets
Hughes, Schwank, Haywood offer multi-faceted approach
Harrisburg – March 6, 2019 – Senate Democrats said today that they are sponsoring a three-bill legislative package designed to provide additional tax credits to farmers, encourage the use of locally sourced food and expand farmers’ markets.
Senator Hughes proposes legislation to address poverty in Pa.
Philadelphia — February 28, 2019 – Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced plans to introduce a pair of bills designed to assist lawmakers in reducing the commonwealth’s poverty and deep poverty rates. These proposals, SB 360 and SB 361...
Senator Hughes joins Gov. Wolf, at rally to raise Pa.’s minimum wage
Philadelphia — February 8, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf today held a Raise the Wage rally with legislators and advocacy groups as a reminder that it’s past time to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour. The boost in pay would enable tens of thousands of...
Sen. Hughes, Rep. Wheatley hold event recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – February 4, 2019 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Representative Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) held an event to recognize Feb. 7, 2019 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Pennsylvania. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...
Senator Hughes proposes legislation to fight mortgage discrimination in Pa.
Harrisburg – February 4, 2019 – Continuing his fight against modern day redlining, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has proposed legislation to prevent mortgage discrimination on the basis of race in Pennsylvania. Sen. Hughes is seeking...
Sen. Hughes, Reps. Harris and Roebuck renew push for free college
Harrisburg — January 30, 2019 — Renewing their call for free college for all Pennsylvanians, Senator Vincent Hughes, (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery), Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia) and APSCUF President Ken Mash announced the next...
Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies
HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...