Senator Hughes Announces $200K for Miles Park in Whitemarsh Township

Senator Hughes Announces $200K for Miles Park in Whitemarsh Township

October 12, 2023 –Senator Vincent Hughes announced $200,000 in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants for the continued development of Miles Park in Whitemarsh Township. “I’m proud to see Miles...
Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online Passes Committee

Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online Passes Committee

HARRISBURG, PA – September 19, 2023 – The Senate Communications and Technology Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would take a major step to protect minors and empower parents, according to the bill’s sponsors, Sens. Vincent Hughes...
Celebrating the History of Jazz in Philadelphia

Celebrating the History of Jazz in Philadelphia

Celebrating the History of Jazz in Philadelphia Philadelphia has a strong history with the legacy of jazz and is home to many great jazz legends. Musicians like Lee Morgan, John Coltrane, and Butch Ballard all have strong connections to city of Philadelphia and West...
Senator Hughes In and Around the Neighborhood

Senator Hughes In and Around the Neighborhood

Senator Hughes recently visited YEAH Philly to talk with young people about the important work they are doing to empower youth in their community and discourage gun violence.

Fund Our Schools Equitably and Adequately

Fund Our Schools Equitably and Adequately

Fund Our Schools Equitably and Adequately When it comes to our schools, with a $9B surplus, a $5.1B Rainy Day Fund, a Commonwealth Court decision, and no Republican appeals, we should fund our schools NOW! If not now, when? In February, the Commonwealth Court of...
Senator Hughes and PHFA Announces $93 Million in Grants from NEW Affordable Housing Program

Senator Hughes Announces Over $4.4M in Affordable Housing Grants

PHILADELPHIA − July 13, 2023 − Today, Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chair, along with the PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), announced over $4.4 million dollars in affordable housing grants awarded through the Housing Options Program (HOP)....
All About Education

All About Education

Supporting Students and Teachers in the 7th District
Senator Hughes has been busy in the district visiting schools and introducing legislation to financially compensate future teachers.

Investing $100 Million for Affordable Housing!

Investing $100 Million for Affordable Housing!

Investing $100 Million for Affordable Housing! “This is a big deal.” – Senator Hughes Yesterday, I held a press conference at the New Courtland Apartments on Henry Avenue to highlight $100 million dollars that is now available through the Housing Options Program...
Amid Rising Hate, Democratic Senators Reintroduce Safe Spaces Bill

Amid Rising Hate, Democratic Senators Reintroduce Safe Spaces Bill

HARRISBURG, PA – March 6, 2023 – On Friday, March 3rd Senators Street, Schwank, Tartaglione and Hughes, reintroduced Sacred Spaces legislation, amending Section 3307 of Title 18 (Institutional Vandalism) to enhance the existing statute to give District...