On the Issues

$200 million in grants will be available with $100 million dedicated for Historically Disadvantaged Businesses Alongside my colleagues in the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, I fought to get $225 million in aid for small businesses affected by the pandemic....

I am hurt. I am angry. I am heartbroken. George Floyd’s murder has shaken me the way it has shaken so much of this nation. Now is the time to focus that anger and turn it into action. Join me for a telephone town hall at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, June 4 to discuss how we...

Here’s what you need to know for today’s election It’s Primary Election Day! After delays to Pennsylvania’s primary because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the polls will open in a few minutes at 7 a.m., and remain open until 8 p.m. For those of you who decided...

I am heartbroken because powerful, moving protests across the nation had their messages sullied by opportunistic and malicious rioters that had nothing to do with advancing the movement. I am heartbroken by what I am seeing unfold in our community. Violence and...

Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Pennsylvania has an important deadline coming up soon for its June 2 primary and Senator Hughes wants to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to vote by mail in the upcoming election. It’s simple, safe and secure. Visit...

Vote by mail applications must be received by election officials by 5 p.m. May 26 Pennsylvania has an important deadline coming up soon for its June 2 primary and Senator Hughes wants to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to vote by mail in the upcoming...

The PA CARES Plan aims to direct federal funding to those hit hardest by pandemic   Many of our small businesses have been crushed by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which is why Senator Hughes and the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus are pushing to...

Fill out the application online today! Pennsylvania has an important deadline coming up soon for its June 2 primary and Senator Hughes wants to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to vote by mail in the upcoming election. It’s simple, safe and secure. Visit...

Senator Hughes is set to return for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus and Pennsylvania’s primary election. He’s received a lot of questions about the new vote by mail provisions and is eager to get information to voters ahead of the primary. Join us at...

Voting by mail is safe, secure and helps protect public healthWe cannot let democracy die during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which is why Senator Hughes is sending the message that people must vote and should cast their ballots by mail in the June 2 primary....

Today, May 18, is the last day to register to vote by mail before the June 2 primary. All new registrants must apply by 11:59 p.m. to be able to vote in the primary election. The process is simple and can be done at votespa.com. Every election is important and we...

Don’t miss the May 26 deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot Nearly 1.3 million Pennsylvanians have signed up to vote by mail and we need to increase that number across the commonwealth.  Southeastern Pennsylvania remains in the “RED” phase and a stay-at-home...

Sen. Hughes and PA Senate Dems pushing for additional protections for those impacted by pandemic   Gov. Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced that Pennsylvania would suspend evictions and foreclosures through July 10, a move that...

The city of Philadelphia announced its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those in need of housing assistance during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. The program is open to renters with a valid current lease who have lost income...

Watch the video above for an inspiring message on our duty to vote from former First Lady Michelle Obama. There is a lot at stake in every election, which is why Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary is no different – despite the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Senator...

Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring people have trusted information from trusted sources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. He will return for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus, the June 2 primary & economic effects of the pandemic at...

Pennsylvania has new voting rules that allow registered voters to vote by mail for any reason. Senator Hughes is encouraging voters to sign up to vote by mail because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and the continued threat to public health. It is likely that...

As we get closer to Pennsylvania’s June 2 primary and deadlines to apply for a mail-in ballot and registration, Senator Hughes is encouraging everyone to vote by mail to help mitigate spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Senator Hughes hosted a Telephone Town...

Pennsylvania’s primary is fast approaching, as are the deadlines to vote by mail. Senator Hughes and other public officials are recommending people vote by mail to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and to protect public health. Be sure to join him tomorrow...

Join the senator and experts for the latest information Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring you have the latest information on important topics during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Join him for the latest conversation on economic impact payments and...

The federal government is providing help to those who have been forced out of work by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic who have typically been excluded from collecting unemployment. Pennsylvania recently rolled out information on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance...

Senator Hughes and likeminded colleagues in Pennsylvania’s highest offices are continuing to prioritize the needs of the people as we fight to get through the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic together. The latest example comes from Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who has...

Small businesses are the backbone of our local and state economies, so it is important our businessowners have access to all of the relevant resources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security (CARES) Act provides...

 Dealing with the coronavirus COVID-19 has affected our hearts and minds in ways we could not have expected when this pandemic began. It is understandable to be confused, uncertain, anxious and a number of feelings during these times. There are plenty of resources...

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for people of faith who are accustomed to gathering with their congregations in fellowship and worship. Stay-at-home orders across the country are helping to save lives, but it is forcing adherents to avoid...

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep us in our homes and out of our normal routines, which is taking its toll on the mental health of millions of Americans who are forced to maintain physical distance from their friends, families and other loved...

Join Senator Hughes at 6 p.m. Monday, April 6 for an important telephone town hall on the continued coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic response and what it means for you. RSVP for the conversation here. The senator wants to ensure people have the most...