‘Pathways to Pardons’ Event This Thursday at Drexel University
I’m teaming up with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack along and state Rep. Donna Bullock to host a “Pathways to Pardons” event this week to explain the process for obtaining a pardon or expungement of a past criminal conviction in Pennsylvania. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6...
Hughes, Yudichak, Brewster Sponsor Three-Pronged Manufacturing Initiative
Harrisburg – October 11, 2017 – A new legislative initiative designed to spur manufacturing and job creation should be a priority for Senate consideration, according to Sens. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia), John T. Yudichak (D-Luzerne) and James R. Brewster (D-Allegheny), the prime sponsors of the plan.
Join Us at Neighborhood Fall Festival Oct. 14
Everyone is invited to join me, my staff and the City Ave Special Services District to my upcoming Neighborhood Fall Festival, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 at High School of the Future, 4021 Parkside Ave. in Philadelphia. This event is a...
Hughes Statement on PA Supreme Court Ruling on William Penn School District
HARRISBURG, September 28, 2017 — State Sen. Vincent Hughes applauded the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision today on William Penn School District v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania school funding case. Six school districts, along with several parents, initially filed...Friday Roundtable to Focus on Voter Access
Voting is a fundamental right — a right we must protect. In an effort to dig deeper into growing concerns with respect to voting in Pennsylvania I’m hosting a forum on voting that you’re welcome to attend. The roundtable discussion will take place...
Today, September 26, is National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day! This is an important opportunity to raise awareness about your right as an American. Right now, there are 8.6 million registered voters in Pennsylvania, but another 1.5 million Pennsylvanians are of voting age but not...Sen. Hughes to Host Roundtable Discussion on Voter Access
PHILADELPHIA, September 25, 2017 — To dig deeper into growing concerns with respect to voting in Pennsylvania, provide an update on national issues around voting and discuss a package of legislation calling for greater voter access in Pennsylvania, state Sen....
Must Stop No Health Care/TrumpCare Bill
Far-right members of Congress are at it again. The U.S. Senate majority are working to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and a vote could come as soon as next week. The new “Cassidy-Graham Bill” would slash federal spending on health...