PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery) sat down with constituents to watch President Obama’s televised jobs proposal and receive feedback on their employment struggles and suggestions for moving forward.
HARRISBURG, Sept. 2, 2011 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D – Philadelphia/Montgomery), chairman of the Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee, today announced that a series of public hearings with the state-related universities, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and community colleges are set to kick off Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.
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.
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.