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Pennsylvania has a NEW tax credit for working Pennsylvanians! Use the online calculator to see if you qualify and how much you could receive. www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was out in the district with Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah at Island Design Nail and Spa on 52nd street to witness @governor.pa.gov sign the CROWN Act. The NEW law makes it clear that discrimination is unacceptable in Pennsylvania.
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was out in the district with Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah at Island Design Nail and Spa on 52nd street to witness @governor.pa.gov sign the CROWN Act. The NEW law makes it clear that discrimination is unacceptable in Pennsylvania.
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Democrats Deliver Tax Cuts // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Democrats Deliver Tax Cuts // MAJORITY POLICY POINT
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Do you qualify for the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit?
Modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, it will deliver real relief to hardworking Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.
Find out if you're eligible by visiting PASenate.com/WPTC
Modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, it will deliver real relief to hardworking Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.
Find out if you're eligible by visiting PASenate.com/WPTC
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Do you qualify for the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit?
Modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, it will deliver real relief to hardworking Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.
Find out if you're eligible by visiting PASenate.com/WPTC
Modeled after the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, it will deliver real relief to hardworking Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.
Find out if you're eligible by visiting PASenate.com/WPTC
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social joined @governor.pa.gov to help announce new funding that will allow SEPTA to pay for new rail cars, maintenance and upgrades on existing cars, upgrades to 13 escalators at SEPTA stations, and train and trolley like infrastructure improvements.
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social joined @governor.pa.gov to help announce new funding that will allow SEPTA to pay for new rail cars, maintenance and upgrades on existing cars, upgrades to 13 escalators at SEPTA stations, and train and trolley like infrastructure improvements.
Pennsylvania has a NEW tax credit for working Pennsylvanians! Use the online calculator to see if you qualify and how much you could receive. www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Pennsylvania has a NEW tax credit for working Pennsylvanians! Use the online calculator to see if you qualify and how much you could receive. www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
A place for hope and healing: Ardella’s House for formerly incarcerated women opens West Philly location www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
A place for hope and healing: Ardella’s House for formerly incarcerated women opens West Philly location
Ardella's House, a residential program to help formerly incarcerated women with reentry, opened a its second location in West Philadelphia with fanfare on Friday.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A place for hope and healing: Ardella’s House for formerly incarcerated women opens West Philly location www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
Pa. Senate passes legislation that protects hair textures and styles from discrimination www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
Pa. Senate passes legislation that protects hair textures and styles from discrimination
Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved a bill to ban hair-based discrimination in workplaces, schools and public spaces. The Senate passed on Wednesday the CROWN Act, or Creating a Respectful and Open
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November 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Pa. Senate passes legislation that protects hair textures and styles from discrimination www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
The CROWN Act gets closer to protecting Pennsylvanians from being fired for wearing Afros, braids, or locs www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
The CROWN Act gets closer to protecting Pennsylvanians from being fired for wearing Afros, braids, or locs
The act especially impacts Black men and women who are required to cut or straighten their natural hair, often using heat and harmful chemicals.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The CROWN Act gets closer to protecting Pennsylvanians from being fired for wearing Afros, braids, or locs www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
A new Pa. tax credit could put up to $805 in your pocket. Here’s what to know. www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
A new Pa. tax credit could put up to $805 in your pocket. Here’s what to know.
State lawmakers have created a new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit. It'll be tied to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and could mean extra dollars for roughly 1 million people.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A new Pa. tax credit could put up to $805 in your pocket. Here’s what to know. www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social Celebrates Passage of Pennsylvania CROWN Act www.senatorhughes.com/senator-hugh...
Senator Hughes Celebrates Passage of Pennsylvania CROWN Act
Harrisburg, PA – November 19, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed the CROWN Act (HB439) with a vote of 44-3. This legislation ensures that no one in Pennsylvania will […]
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November 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social Celebrates Passage of Pennsylvania CROWN Act www.senatorhughes.com/senator-hugh...
ICYMI: @senvincenthughes.bsky.social and state lawmakers passed a budget that includes an increase of over $1M in state funding for Lincoln University. Opportunities grow when we invest in education.
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ICYMI: @senvincenthughes.bsky.social and state lawmakers passed a budget that includes an increase of over $1M in state funding for Lincoln University. Opportunities grow when we invest in education.
Jefferson Health, Sen. Vincent Hughes, Sheryl Lee Ralph Among Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation First Community Impact Award Recipients fox2now.com/business/pre...
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Jefferson Health, Sen. Vincent Hughes, Sheryl Lee Ralph Among Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation First Community Impact Award Recipients fox2now.com/business/pre...
Some good news! Pennsylvania’s new state budget includes $30M dollars for Pennsylvania’s Student Teacher Support Program- a grant program that provides up to $10,000 stipend to PA student teachers who are working toward becoming certified teachers.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Some good news! Pennsylvania’s new state budget includes $30M dollars for Pennsylvania’s Student Teacher Support Program- a grant program that provides up to $10,000 stipend to PA student teachers who are working toward becoming certified teachers.
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was thrilled to join @MightyWriters for their 2nd annual Literacy Bash. He was recognized as the Youth Advocate Honoree for his work that has supported thousands of kids and families in Philadelphia.
November 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was thrilled to join @MightyWriters for their 2nd annual Literacy Bash. He was recognized as the Youth Advocate Honoree for his work that has supported thousands of kids and families in Philadelphia.
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was honored to accept SELF Inc.'s Heart of the City Award on behalf of his wife, activist and actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes. SELF Inc. provides housing support and counseling for some of the city's most vulnerable.
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was honored to accept SELF Inc.'s Heart of the City Award on behalf of his wife, activist and actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes. SELF Inc. provides housing support and counseling for some of the city's most vulnerable.
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was honored to speak at @YAPInc's 50th Anniversary “Making Change Happen” Awards Gala that happened in Philadelphia. The national nonprofit provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care and neighborhood violence.
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was honored to speak at @YAPInc's 50th Anniversary “Making Change Happen” Awards Gala that happened in Philadelphia. The national nonprofit provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care and neighborhood violence.
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social celebrated some new investments in Mother Bethel AME Church. The church was founded in 1794 and sits on land that is the longest continuously owned by African Americans. It is a beautiful, historic place that’s worth a visit.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social celebrated some new investments in Mother Bethel AME Church. The church was founded in 1794 and sits on land that is the longest continuously owned by African Americans. It is a beautiful, historic place that’s worth a visit.
UPDATE: Pennsylvania has passed a state budget. Visit our website to read @senvincenthughes.bsky.social take on what lawmakers funded in the budget, including a NEW tax credit for working families www.senatorhughes.com/senator-vinc...
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
UPDATE: Pennsylvania has passed a state budget. Visit our website to read @senvincenthughes.bsky.social take on what lawmakers funded in the budget, including a NEW tax credit for working families www.senatorhughes.com/senator-vinc...
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to every Veteran who has served and sacrificed so much for our country.
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to every Veteran who has served and sacrificed so much for our country.
UPDATE ON SNAP BENEFITS: Governor Shapiro has announced full November SNAP payments have begun to be loaded onto PA recipients' EBT cards. Recipients who missed payments from November 1-6 should see those funds today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDM_...
'Beginning to flow again' | Gov. Shapiro provides update on SNAP benefits
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November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
UPDATE ON SNAP BENEFITS: Governor Shapiro has announced full November SNAP payments have begun to be loaded onto PA recipients' EBT cards. Recipients who missed payments from November 1-6 should see those funds today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDM_...
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BREAKING: Pennsylvania is now driving out November SNAP benefits.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
BREAKING: Pennsylvania is now driving out November SNAP benefits.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
It’s time for Republicans to do the right thing. Fund SNAP. Fund healthcare. End the shutdown.
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It’s time for Republicans to do the right thing. Fund SNAP. Fund healthcare. End the shutdown.
ICYMI: New legislation would direct Pennsylvania to study how artificial intelligence is reshaping the state’s workforce and economy www.senatorhughes.com/committee-ad...
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
ICYMI: New legislation would direct Pennsylvania to study how artificial intelligence is reshaping the state’s workforce and economy www.senatorhughes.com/committee-ad...
Some good news! Pennsylvania is investing more than $21 million to create small business assistance service centers across Pennsylvania dced.pa.gov/newsroom/sha...
November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Some good news! Pennsylvania is investing more than $21 million to create small business assistance service centers across Pennsylvania dced.pa.gov/newsroom/sha...
Republicans in Washington are giving us a false choice.
November 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Republicans in Washington are giving us a false choice.