Harrisburg, PA – August 14, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced plans for two pieces of legislation aimed at curbing wrongful convictions and imprisonment in the commonwealth. The first piece of legislation would set guidelines...
Dear Neighbors and Friends – I am thrilled to once again invite you to our annual District Day celebration this Saturday from Noon to 8 p.m at Tustin Recreation Center in West Philadelphia! I’m especially pleased to be partnering with my friends and...
Philadelphia, PA − August 12, 2019 − State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement Monday following a rash of weekend shootings in Philadelphia that left 12 injured and one person dead: I am deeply saddened by the continued...
“As a longtime advocate for gun safety in Pennsylvania, I am heartened to hear Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Lisa Baker’s willingness to hold public hearings to address gun violence and find effective remedies to protect our communities. I am hopeful the...
Harrisburg – August. 5, 2019 – State Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) praised the results of the Safe2Say Something (S2SS) anonymous threat reporting program following the first annual report by the Office of the Attorney...
Harrisburg, PA − August 1, 2019 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) announced that $20 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants were awarded in the 7th Senatorial District.Sen. Hughes thanked Gov. Tom Wolf for his...
Harrisburg, Pa. − August 1, 2019 − Today, Democratic members from the Pennsylvania House and Senate are asking Governor Tom Wolf to declare a state of emergency to address the needs created by the elimination of the state’s General Assistance program. General...
