Harrisburg, PA − January 19, 2022 − On the floor of the state Senate today, Sen. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia, responded to attempts by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, R-Centre, to nullify the results of Philadelphia’s District Attorney election of ten...
On 2022 MLK Day of Service, We Face a Generational Challenge We must continue to take a stand to protect the rights of marginalized Americans As we pass the one-year anniversary of the infamous insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol, we must now prepare for what...
Philadelphia, January 6, 2022 – Today, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D- Montgomery/Philadelphia) hosted a press conference to remember and condemn the horrific events that took place on January 6, 2021 at the United States Capitol. “We are here to never forget, and to...
New Subsidies Make Health Insurance More Affordable ARP funds provide new help for those who need coverage, but a deadline looms. Pennie is Pennsylvania’s official destination for shopping for quality health insurance plans and accessing financial assistance....
Philadelphia − December 9, 2021 – As a record-breaking year for violence heads to a close, Senator Sharif Street joined Sen. Vincent Hughes and Senator Haywood to call for Pennsylvania to invest more of a $7 billion surplus in local efforts to stop the surge. Leaders...
Reading, PA – December 9, 2021 − First Lady Frances Wolf joined members of the General Assembly and representatives from the charitable food network today at Mary’s Shelter in Reading to announce an $11.4 million investment in cold...
HARRISBURG- December 1, 2021 — Gun violence prevention efforts in Philadelphia have been awarded more than $5.4 million in state grants, Sen. Vincent Hughes announced today. The grants were part of the $30 million in funding secured in the most recent state...
Historic Jobs and Infrastructure Act Poised to Deliver We can expect 1.5 million jobs a year, new roads, clean water and a wider internet President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered this week on an important promise to make historic investments in...
Open Enrollment for Affordable Health Insurance is Now Open ARP funds provide additional savings for budget minded consumers If you, or someone you know, needs health insurance coverage, now is the time to take those important steps toward peace of mind and healthy...
Vaccine Outreach Grant Deadline Quickly Approaching State providing a ‘webinar’ to help applicants learn the process Pennsylvania has made great strides in getting people vaccinated to end the COVID-19 pandemic. While two-thirds of the total population is at...
