Senator Vincent Hughes Archives

Hughes Announces $7.5 million for Local Redevelopment Projects

April 26, 2022

HARRISBURG ± April 26, 2022 – Community development projects in the 7th Senate District have been awarded $7.5 million state funds, Sen. Vincent Hughes announced today. The grants will be awarded through Pennsylvania’s highly competitive Redevelopment Assistance...

Senate Dems to Host Policy Hearing Thursday on It’s On Us Initiative

April 5, 2022

HARRISBURG, April 5, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth, chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, will join Senators Amanda Cappelletti, Maria Collett, Vincent Hughes, Judy Schwank and Steve Santarsiero to host a virtual public hearing on Thursday at...

House and Senate Lawmakers Announce Relief Plan for Rental Assistance Fund

February 16, 2022

HARRISBURG − February 16, 2022 − Lawmakers from the state House and Senate held a news conference today to outline plans to restore Pennsylvania’s depleted Emergency Rental Assistance Program and help thousands whose incomes were affected by the pandemic.

Gov Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Plan to Secure a Brighter Pennsylvania for Generations

February 2, 2022

Harrisburg, PA – February 2, 2022 – Governor Tom Wolf announced today his $1.7 billion plan to help Pennsylvania fully recover from the pandemic and pave the way for a successful future with support for families and workers, small businesses, the healthcare system,...

Brewster, Democratic Colleagues Announce Historic School Funding Plan

January 31, 2022

Harrisburg, January 31, 2022 – State Sen. Jim Brewster today stood with colleagues in the House and Senate to announce a school budget plan that would represent the largest investment in public education in Pennsylvania history. The $3.75 billion outline, dubbed the...