Senator Vincent Hughes Archives

Democratic Leaders Applaud Shapiro’s ‘Bold and Broad’ Action on Housing

September 12, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2024 – Senate Democrats today applauded Gov. Josh Shapiro’s “bold and broad” action to address Pennsylvania’s growing housing crisis. At a senior housing development in Philadelphia that was built with the help of public financing incentives,...

Senator Hughes Announces Over $5.9M in Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credits for Projects in the 7th District

July 16, 2024

Harrisburg, PA – Senator Vincent Hughes announced over $5.9M in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for 4 rental housing projects in the 7th district. In total the projects will yield 163 affordable rental units, with 39 of those units being accessible units. The...

Senate Democratic Leaders Share Statement on Passing of FY24-25 Budget

July 11, 2024

Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate and House passed a $47.59B dollar budget that makes significant investments in basic education, higher education, public safety, health and human services, and economic development.

Senator Hughes’ Community Garden Legislation Heads to Governor Shapiro’s Desk for Signature

July 2, 2024

Harrisburg, PA – July 2, 2024 − Yesterday, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bill passed in the Senate on June 27, 2024. The legislation will now head to Governor Shapiro for signature and final passage....

Senator Hughes’ Legislation to Support Philadelphia Community Gardens Passes in the Senate

June 27, 2024

Harrisburg, PA− June 27, 2024 – Today, Senator Hughes’ Senate Bill 645 passed in the Senate with a final vote of 42-7. The bill makes it easier for Philadelphia residents to eventually own vacant and blighted land that is being used as a community garden....