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National Employment Continues to Climb, Dangerous Job Decline in Pennsylvania

August 17, 2012

HARRISBURG, August 17, 2012 – – Senate Democratic Leaders today said the latest state employment figures are the predictable result of the Corbett administration’s failure to support a job growth plan.

Sen. Hughes to Attend Local CVS/pharmacy’s® “Project Health” Event

August 16, 2012

Campaign Brings Free Health Screenings and Flu Voucher Fridays to Phila. During National Immunization Awareness Month in August PHILADELPHIA, August 16, 2012 – – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join Sarah Shrimplin, Public Health...

Senator Hughes Comments on Voter ID Law Court Decision

August 15, 2012

HARRISBURG, August 15, 2012 – Following ommonwealth Court’s refusal to grant an injunction to stop the voter ID law going forward, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments: Watch real stories from citizens who will be...

Hughes Applauds Milton Hershey School Decision on HIV-positive Student

August 7, 2012

Harrisburg — August 7, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement concerning the decision by the Milton Hershey School to admit students who are HIV positive: “The decision by the Milton Hershey...

Senator Hughes Protests Voter ID Law, Supports Repeal Legislation

July 24, 2012

HARRISBURG, July 24, 2012 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) joined several of his legislative colleagues, NAACP officials, labor organization officials, faith leaders and hundreds of concerned citizens – of which a majority were senior – citizens at...

Voter ID Law Rally Going on Tomorrow, July 24, 2012

July 23, 2012

Voter ID Law rally going on tomorrow, July 24 at 1 p.m. on the State Capitol Steps to protest the voter ID law. Hope to see you there! There are several buses leaving from Philly tomorrow: The Phila NAACP buses will leave tomorrow for Harrisburg at 9 AM July 24 from...

Property Tax, Rent Rebate Program Extended to December 31

July 12, 2012

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended to December 31. Because statewide general property tax relief for all Pennsylvania homeowners is being funded by slots gaming, supplemental property tax rebates are available to homeowners through the Property...

Senator Hughes: Gaming Board Reaffirms Second Philadelphia Facility

July 11, 2012

HARRISBURG, July 11, 2012 –Following this morning’s announcement by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board that it will re-open the application process for the second Philadelphia casino license, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) issued the following...

Senator Hughes Comments on Passage of 2012-13 State Budget

June 29, 2012

HARRISBURG, June 29, 2012 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today called final passage of the 2012-13 state budget a “first step toward redirecting our priorities to the needs of all Pennsylvanians, not just a...

Senator Hughes: Supreme Court Ruling Win for Americans, Healthcare Reform

June 28, 2012

HARRISBURG, June 28, 2012 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision today to uphold the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, calling it a win for the healthcare of millions of...

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