Sen. Hughes Reelected Democratic Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG, November 14, 2012 – – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) has been reelected to serve as Democratic Chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee. This is the second time Hughes was elected to the position by Senate...Hughes Questions Proposal to Privatize Lottery Management
PHILADELPHIA, November 9, 2012 – – State Sen. Vincent Hughes today admonished the Corbett Administration for moving forward with the potential privatization of state lottery management without involvement from the General Assembly or the public.
Senator Hughes and Tom Joyner to Host Major Community Health Event
HARRISBURG, October 16, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with Tom Joyner of the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” to host Take a Loved One to the Doctor (TALOTTD), a community health and wellness event aimed at promoting health and wellness in the African-American...Sen. Hughes Comments on the Death of former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter
Harrisburg – October 14, 2012 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) released the following comments on the death of former Sen. Arlen Specter. Specter, longtime U.S. Senator, former Philadelphia...Hughes: Halt of Voter ID Law is a Victory for Voters
HARRISBURG, October 2, 2012 — Following Commonwealth Court’s decision to halt Pennsylvania’s voter ID law until after the 2012 General Election in November, state Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments on the ruling: “This decision is...PSSA Tests and Public Education Funding: Let’s Not Cheat Our Students
Op-Ed Column by State Senator Vincent Hughes At a news conference on September 21, Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis, released the results of the 2011-12 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). The PSSA tests measure a student’s achievement of certain...Hughes: Save Money When You Open a College Savings Account in September
HARRISBURG, September 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes is encouraging families to enroll online in the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) in September to save $50 in enrollment fees. The PA 529 GSP is administered by the state treasurer’s office. The program...Senator Hughes to Host Financial Empowerment Summit
HARRISBURG, September 13, 2012 –State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution (WPFSI) to host his financial Empowerment Summit, Show Me All the Money, which aims to assist families in navigating these tough economic...Sen. Hughes to Speak at NIM’s West Philadelphia Neighborhood Council
PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2012 – – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will address the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) West Philadelphia Neighborhood Council. Sen. Hughes will discuss a range of issues that significantly impact West...National Employment Continues to Climb, Dangerous Job Decline in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, August 17, 2012 – – Senate Democratic Leaders today said the latest state employment figures are the predictable result of the Corbett administration’s failure to support a job growth plan.
Sen. Hughes to Attend Local CVS/pharmacy’s® “Project Health” Event
Campaign Brings Free Health Screenings and Flu Voucher Fridays to Phila. During National Immunization Awareness Month in August PHILADELPHIA, August 16, 2012 – – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) will join Sarah Shrimplin, Public Health...Senator Hughes Comments on Voter ID Law Court Decision
HARRISBURG, August 15, 2012 – Following ommonwealth Court’s refusal to grant an injunction to stop the voter ID law going forward, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) offered the following comments: Watch real stories from citizens who will be...Senator Hughes Protests Voter ID Law, Supports Repeal Legislation
HARRISBURG, July 24, 2012 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) joined several of his legislative colleagues, NAACP officials, labor organization officials, faith leaders and hundreds of concerned citizens – of which a majority were senior – citizens at...Voter ID Law Rally Going on Tomorrow, July 24, 2012
Voter ID Law rally going on tomorrow, July 24 at 1 p.m. on the State Capitol Steps to protest the voter ID law. Hope to see you there! There are several buses leaving from Philly tomorrow: The Phila NAACP buses will leave tomorrow for Harrisburg at 9 AM July 24 from...Senator Hughes: Gaming Board Reaffirms Second Philadelphia Facility
HARRISBURG, July 11, 2012 –Following this morning’s announcement by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board that it will re-open the application process for the second Philadelphia casino license, State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) issued the following...Senator Hughes Comments on Passage of 2012-13 State Budget
HARRISBURG, June 29, 2012 – State Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today called final passage of the 2012-13 state budget a “first step toward redirecting our priorities to the needs of all Pennsylvanians, not just a...Senator Hughes: Supreme Court Ruling Win for Americans, Healthcare Reform
HARRISBURG, June 28, 2012 –State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Phila./Montgomery) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision today to uphold the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, calling it a win for the healthcare of millions of...Democratic Lawmakers React to Top Republican’s Voter ID Comments
HARRISBURG, June 26, 2012 — Senate Democratic lawmakers today said a top state Republican’s recent comments on Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law reveal the Republicans’ intention for the law — disenfranchising voters. “One of the pillars of this nation is the right to...State Senate Hearing Focuses on Funding Public Schools
Monroeville, June 14, 2012 — Education experts, labor leaders, area school administrators and school board members today laid out disastrous financial problems at a state Senate hearing on the impact of state public school funding cuts. Held at Sen. Jim Brewster’s...Democratic Leaders Seek Details on Shell Agreement
HARRISBURG, June 4, 2012 – Top Senate Democrats today asked Gov. Tom Corbett to release details of the deal that will bring a petrochemical cracker plant to Western Pennsylvania. In light of recent reports asserting that the deal with Shell Chemical was sealed with...The Barnes Foundation Makes Its Mark on Philadelphia and the International Art World
After nearly 5 decades, the Barnes Foundation finally opened its doors, marking a huge impact on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the international art scene.
Senator Hughes and his wife Sheryl Lee Ralph were on hand for the opening gala at the opening of its new home on Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday, May 18.