Senator Vincent Hughes

Senator Hughes Applauds New Office Opening in Manayunk

August 8, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today visited the Water Works warehouse conversion office project, located at 3 Rector Street in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. “I wanted to be on hand today to personally...

Senator Hughes Congratulates Philadelphia Grocer for White House Recognition

July 20, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2011 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today congratulated ShopRite’s Jeffrey Brown, for his acknowledgment by First Lady Michelle Obama. Mr. Brown joined the First Lady today at the White House as she recognized him for his work in providing healthy and affordable food to local communities in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

Senator Hughes Rejects Republican Spending Plan

June 28, 2011

HARRISBURG, June 28, 2011 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today said he voted against the Republican budget contained in House Bill 1485 because it will hurt students, seniors, taxpayers and Pennsylvanias most vulnerable.

Senator Hughes Reminds People to Know Their HIV Status

June 27, 2011

HARRISBURG, June 27, 2011 – Senator Hughes today reminded individuals to know their HIV status, as June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day. “I will continue to remind individuals about the importance of knowing their HIV status as long as HIV/AIDS continues its...

Daily Surplus Countdown-Day 6: $700 Million Year End Surplus in Sight

June 24, 2011

$40 Million Added Friday HARRISBURG, June 24, 2011 – Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced state tax receipts for June 23 added $40 million to the budget surplus, getting Pennsylvania closer to a $700 million surplus for the state budget....

Lawmakers Offer Philadelphia Teacher Contract Protections

June 20, 2011

HARRISBURG,  June 20, 2011 – Democratic lawmakers today introduced legislation that would blunt the Philadelphia School Reform Commission’s (SRC) attempt to violate seniority provisions in the existing teacher labor contract and then potentially cancel other labor...

Senator Hughes Votes for Additional $50 Million to Aid College Students

June 16, 2011

HARRISBURG, June 16, 2011 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery), who serves on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors, today voted to authorize an additional $50 million to help young people attend...

Proposal Would Modernize PA Wine and Spirit Store Operations

April 14, 2011

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

April 14, 2011

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...