Senator Hughes Applauds Committee Passage of HB2017, Legislation Similar to Senate Bill That Would Protect Minors on Social Media

March 20, 2024

Harrisburg, PA − March 20, 2024 − Senator Hughes applauded yesterday’s passage of HB2017 out the of the House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee. The legislation proposes similar actions that were included in Senator Hughes and Senator...

Senator Hughes and Pennsylvania Leaders Mark Historic Milestone for PA Public Defense and Criminal Justice

March 15, 2024

Philadelphia, PA – March 15, 2024 − Senator Hughes hosted a press conference with fellow lawmakers and legal leaders from across Pennsylvania to recognize a historic milestone for Pennsylvania public defense and the overall equality of the Commonwealth’s criminal...

Senator Art Haywood Presents 10 Recommendations in Response to his 2023 State of Black PA Tour

February 22, 2024

Philadelphia, PA − February 22, 2024 – Senator Art Haywood (D-4) released a follow-up report to his 2023 State of Black PA Report. This new report lays out ten critical recommendations to improve the quality of life for black Pennsylvanians across the...

Senator Hughes and Conshohocken Officials Celebrate $1.4M for Local Infrastructure

February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024 − Montgomery County, PA − Senator Vincent Hughes was joined by members of Conshohocken Borough Council and the Sewer Authority to celebrate a $1.4M state investment in the borough’s wastewater system. The H2O PA Grant will be used for a project...

State Senators Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, and Judy Schwank Praise Governor Shapiro’s Higher Education Blueprint, Call for Continued Stakeholder Conversations

January 26, 2024

HARRISBURG, PA – January 26, 2024 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic caucus praise Governor Shapiro’s new blueprint for higher education, which seeks to expand access to higher education for Pennsylvania’s learners while consolidating governance...