#400YearsPA honors rich history of African Americans in Pa.
Following up on an impassioned request from Senator Hughes this spring, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) recently launched a powerful social media campaign to honor #400YearsPA. The campaign recognizes the deep, rich history of African...
The majority of PA’ians want to #raisethewage to $15/hr
The Republican-controlled General Assembly must act on the will of the people Pennsylvania was once a leader in the minimum wage discussion. Senator Hughes was on the front lines fighting for the people the last time the minimum wage was raised to $6.25...
Gov. Wolf Announces Initiative for a Lead-Free Pennsylvania with Support from Sen. Hughes
Philadelphia, PA – August 28, 2019 − Governor Tom Wolf today unveiled his initiative to create a lead-free Pennsylvania by calling on the legislature to increase access to blood testing for children in alignment with federal guidelines, increasing local response...Senator Hughes Recaps Lead Paint Stabilization Announcement with Gov. Wolf
Sen. Hughes announces plans to introduce bill that would protect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from additional trauma
Harrisburg, PA – August 28, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans to introduce new legislation that would add safeguards to help prevent revictimization and additional trauma to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...
The fight for a 21st century education for every student takes a walk!
On Monday August 19, Senator Hughes and the Rev. Gregory Holston, executive director of POWER Interfaith, marched from historic Overbook High School in Philadelphia to the modern marvel that is Lower Merion High School in Ardmore. The purpose of their 3.5-mile journey was to shed light on the worlds of differences between two public high schools separated by a mere 8,000 or so steps.
Senator Hughes Marches from Overbook High School to Lower Merion High School