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Senator Hughes Calls on SEPTA to Cancel Planned Fare Increases
Philadelphia, PA − September 11, 2025 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes shared a letter with SEPTA Board Members to express his disapproval of fare increases that are still planned to go into effect on September 14, 2025. A full copy of the letter is below and available online. Dear Chairman Lawrence and Members of the SEPTA Board: I write to
Senator Hughes Announces Over $14.9M in Funding to Support Victim Services in Philadelphia and Montgomery County
September 10, 2025 – Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, announced more than $14.9M in funding for Philadelphia and Montgomery County to strengthen victim support and provide critical recovery resources. The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). "Too many of our neighbors are living with the trauma of violence, and it's important that
Senator Vincent Hughes Releases Statement on Ongoing Public Transportation Negotiations
August 31, 2025- Philadelphia, PA - Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, state Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued a statement following SEPTA’s announcement that fare increases and regional rail cuts will be paused in accordance with a Common Pleas Court ruling. “A 21.5% fare increase along with a 20% service reduction for regional rail is not a burden SEPTA riders should bare
Senator Hughes Senate Floor Remarks on Higher Education Affordability
Senator Hughes Resolution on Higher Education Affordability Week
Sen. Hughes Announces the Launch of the Keystone Scholars Program
Senator Hughes Joins Gov. Wolf in Support of Restore Pennsylvania
Senator Vincent Hughes Attends Commonwealth Monument Press Kick-off Event
Senator Vincent Hughes Attends the Workplace Freedom Act Rally held in Pittsburgh
Senator Hughes and Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes Host “Importance of Men in the Classroom” Community Conversation
As the US faces a national shortage of 400,000 educators, Senator Vincent Hughes and his wife, activist and actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, welcomed community members to the Free Library of Philadelphia for a discussion about the importance of increasing the number of male teachers, especially male teachers of color. The discussion was hosted in partnership with Read to Succeed and
