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Senator Hughes Statement on Congressional Redistricting

February 23, 2018

Harrisburg – February 23, 2018 – State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) statement on congressional redistricting: “While the map ordered by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addresses the problem of political gerrymandering — and that was...

Hughes: State Attorney General Announces Investigation into “Redlining” in Philadelphia

February 22, 2018

HARRISBURG, PA – February 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) pressed the issue of “redlining” and discriminatory housing practices within Philadelphia during the budget hearing of Pennsylvania State Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Dinniman: Rt. 29 Sinkhole Shows Dangers of Pipeline Drilling in Karst Formations

February 22, 2018

WEST CHESTER (February 22, 2018) – The recurring development of sinkholes near or beneath roadways in the East Whiteland Township area is all the more reason why the region is the wrong place for pipelines, state Senator Andy Dinniman said this week. “This is just...

Hughes Questions State Treasurer about Redlining in Philadelphia

February 20, 2018

HARRISBURG, PA – February 20, 2018 – During budget hearings with State Treasurer Joe Torsella, Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia) raised a recent report about redlining and housing discrimination specifically in the city of Philadelphia. Hughes cited a report by...

Costa Releases Statement on Submission of Senate Democratic Congressional Map to Supreme Court

February 15, 2018

Harrisburg – February 15, 2018 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) released the following statement concerning the submission of a congressional redistricting plan to the state Supreme Court. Senate Democrats submitted the plan following the court’s...

Senator Costa Supports Governor Wolf’s Rejection of GOP Map

February 13, 2018

Harrisburg, Pa. − February 13, 2018 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa fully supports Governor Wolf’s decision to reject the maps presented to him last week by just two Republican members. “A proposal that makes districts slightly more compact but no more fair...