West Philly Affordable Housing Update We’re proud to share an update about a new affordable housing project in Mantua that is being supported by state investments Senator Hughes helped secure! Earlier this summer, Habitat for Humanity broke ground on 4 new affordable...
Cheyney University Accreditation is Reaffirmed We’re proud to share that Cheyney University’s accreditation has been reaffirmed, meaning the historically Black state school is no longer on probation. Back in February, Senator Hughes joined Cheyney President Aaron...
Harrisburg, PA − July 2, 2024 − Today State Senators Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia County), Vincent Hughes (D–Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties), Amanda Cappelletti (D–Delaware and Montgomery Counties), and Tim Kearney (D–Delaware County) announced their intention...
Harrisburg, PA – July 2, 2024 − Yesterday, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill passed in the Senate on June 27, 2024. The legislation will now head to Governor Shapiro for signature and final passage....
Harrisburg, PA− June 27, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Senate with a final vote of 42-7. The bill makes it easier for Philadelphia residents to eventually own vacant and blighted land that is being used as a community garden....
