Senator Hughes Issues Statement on Keystone Scholars Program Being Signed Into Law

June 26, 2018

Philadelphia – June 26, 2018 – A program that would create $100 savings accounts for Pennsylvania newborns was signed into law Friday and praised by State Senator Vincent Hughes. Senator Hughes was the prime co-sponsor to Senate Bill 1130, which addressed...

Early budget includes new funding for school and community violence education funding that restores previous $1 billion cut

June 22, 2018

Harrisburg – June 22, 2018 – Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) said he hopes the 2018-2019 budget lays the foundation for future bipartisan negotiations and a willingness to work in a timely fashion. Senator Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Committee...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Hughes to attend rally Monday, host press conference Tuesday with Grandview 5

June 11, 2018

Harrisburg – June 11, 2018 – Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) will attend a rally Monday evening to support the Grandview 5, a group of black women who accuse Grandview Golf Course ownership of discrimination. Senator Hughes will also hold a news...

Senator Hughes thanks Gov. Wolf for working to keep AmerisourceBergen in Montgomery County, which will bring than more 550 new jobs to the area

June 7, 2018

HARRISBURG – June 7, 2018 –  State Senator Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) thanked Gov. Tom Wolf and the Borough of Conshohocken for helping keep AmerisourceBergen in Montgomery County and prioritizing jobs for the 7th District. AmerisourceBergen, a...

Small Business Development Focus of Senate Democratic Legislative Package

June 7, 2018

Hughes, Blake sponsor legislation to create financial incentives Harrisburg – June 7, 2018 – New legislation designed to aid small business through specific financial incentives such as tax-deferred savings accounts and exemptions from certain business fees was...