Press Releases
Proposal Would Modernize PA Wine and Spirit Store Operations
Harrisburg, April 14, 2011 – In response to yesterday’s Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing on the modernization of the Liquor Control Board operations and in conjunction with the Senate Democrats “Budget Savings Plan,” three Democratic senators are unveiling...
Senate Democrats Offer $1.1 Billion Budget Savings Plan
Restores Funding for Basic and Higher Education, Health Care, Human Services Philadelphia – April 14, 2011 –Senate Democrats today unveiled a budget plan that underscores their budget priorities and includes $1.14 billion in total savings, new revenues and...
Senator Hughes Introduces Legislation to Help Every Student in PA’s Failing Schools
PHILADELPHIA, Apr. 4, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today introduced a plan that would establish a pilot program to help the lowest performing schools in Pennsylvania. The plan includes smaller class sizes, longer days, summer school...
Senator Hughes Joins Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the Wells Fargo Community Conference and Training Center
PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 31, 2011 – Senator Hughes (D - Philadelphia/Montgomery) will join members of Wells Fargo, the Salvation Army and Philadelphia City Council for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Wells Fargo Community Conference and Training Center at the Salvation...
Senator Hughes Joins Local Officials for the Groundbreaking of Bakers Square
HARRISBURG, Mar. 25, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today joined the groundbreaking for Bakers Square in the Hunting Park West section of Philadelphia at the former headquarters of the famed Tasty Baking Company. "In the midst of a...
Senators Hughes and Ferlo Discuss PLCB Changes That Could Bring PA $100 Million Annually
HARRISBURG, Mar. 22, 2011 – State Sens. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Jim Ferlo (D –Allegheny/Armstrong/Westmoreland) today commended the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, for its continued...
Hughes to Hold College Financial Aid Seminar
PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 2, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes announced today he would again be hosting “Show Me the Money – A Road Map to Financial Aid for College” on Saturday, Mar. 5 at the High School of the Future in the city. “Show Me the Money” assists high school...
Senate Democrats Roll Out Sweeping Jobs Initiative
February 23, 2011 - Today Senate Democrats unveiled “PA Works” – a 6-point plan which has potential to spur the creation of tens of thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania. PA Works will reduce state spending by $150 million while giving businesses incentive to make...
Senator Hughes Introduces Sweeping Package of Bills in Response to Grand Jury Report
HARRISBURG, Feb. 7, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) said today that he is introducing a comprehensive package of legislation in response to the Philadelphia investigative grand jury’s report concerning the now infamous physician who...
Senator Hughes Attends State of the Union Address
HARRISBURG, Jan. 26, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D - Philadelphia/ Montgomery) was in the audience last night when President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address. Hughes was invited by U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA) to join him for the address. "I...
Senator Hughes Calls for Swift Action in Dr. Gosnell Matter
HARRISBURG, Jan. 24, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today on the Senate floor, holding a copy of the 281 page grand jury report, addressed the indictment of Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the Women’s Medical Society. During his floor remarks,...
Sen. Hughes Warns of Looming Budget Deficit’s Local Impact
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17, 2010 -- State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes today urged local community leaders to spread the word about the upcoming battle in the legislature as a looming deficit threatens funding for local programs. “If you are not out there spreading the word,...
Sens. Costa and Hughes Outline Budget Challenges Ahead
Harrisburg, December 16 -- Immediately following the Governor's mid-year budget report, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes reiterated their priorities as the legislature prepares for a new term and what promises to be a...
Sens. Costa & Hughes to Hold Media Availability Following Rendell Budget Update
Harrisburg, December 15, 2010 – State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) will be available for questions from the media immediately following Gov. Ed Rendell’s Mid-Term Budget Update. The...
Hughes Interview to Air on Satellite Radio Saturday
HARRISBURG, November 24, 2010 - - State Sen. Vincent Hughes' recent interview with "The New School", a nationally broadcast satellite radio program, will air Saturday, Nov. 27 at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. In his interview, Hughes discusses recent changes in...
Hughes Elected Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG, November 17, 2010 - - State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery) has been elected to serve as the Democratic Chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee. “I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to serve as Democratic Chairman of the...
Hughes Set to Present Personal Finance Conference
HARRISBURG, November 4, 2010 - State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery)will soon host a “Show Me All the Money – Personal Finance Conference” aimed at helping individuals learn to maintain, manage and maximize their financial well being during tough economic...
Sen. Hughes Launches Next Phase HIV/AIDS “Test Together” Campaign
PHILADELPHIA, October 29, 2010 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila/Montgomery), his spouse, activist and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and local advocates launched the next phase of the “Test Together” public awareness campaign today. The campaign, which utilizes targeted...
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing in Philly on Auto Liability Insurance
HARRISBURG, September 22, 2010 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will host the Senate Democratic Policy Committee in Philadelphia this Thursday for a discussion on his legislation (S.B. 1460) that would increase the minimum amount of automobile...
Congress Needs to Act and Extend Job Creation Funding
HARRISBURG, September 22, 2010 – On the floor of the Senate today, state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) called on the U.S. Congress to swiftly pass legislation that would extend federal stimulus dollars for job creation. The funding, from the Temporary...