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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · Aug 12

Funding for SEPTA, roads, bridges, and public transit across PA has passed in the state House FIVE TIMES! @senvincenthughes.bsky.social and @pasenate.com have been ready with 23 votes each time the funding has passed in the House. And we're still ready.

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 11h

A fact-check with @senvincenthughes.bsky.social:

Senate Democrats want to CUT taxes

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 13h

The message to PA Senate Republicans is simple:
Put the people first and get a budget done now

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 1d

It’s time to take the politics out of the state budget process.

Pennsylvania’s state budget is now over 100 days past due and we’re starting to see the hurt it’s having on people who are getting furloughed or not able to access services they rely on. It’s far past time to get a budget done.

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 1d

ICYMI: The Dept. of Human Services has created a web page dedicated to providing info about upcoming changes to SNAP www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...

SNAP Toolkit

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 1d

TOMORROW AT 6PM: Tune in to the @pasenate.com livestream to hear how federal changes to SNAP will impact Pennsylvania. pasenate.com/SNAP/

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 2d

Teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world!
Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 5d

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Looking back at the 30,000 book giveaway that @senvincenthughes.bsky.social co-hosted last month. If you want access to free books, visit your local library! libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 5d

SOME GOOD NEWS: Many children thriving, thanks to Philadelphia Youth Basketball chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/many...

Many children thriving, thanks to Philadelphia Youth Basketball - The Chestnut Hill Local

Thousands of Philadelphia children and teenagers have a safe place to play basketball after school, take in classes, and enjoy summer camp, thanks to Mt. Airy’s Kenny Holdsman and Germantown’s Eric Wo...

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 13d

The Senators recently shared a statement about their legislation to protect vaccine access: www.senatorhughes.com/pa-senators-...

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 13d

@senvincenthughes.bsky.social is joining @senatorcollett.com and @senpisciottano.com to protect access to vaccines in Pennsylvania. www.senatorhughes.com/pa-senators-...

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 13d

New affordable housing development to replace empty lot at 55th and Haverford www.westphillylocal.com/2025/09/23/n...

New affordable housing development to replace empty lot at 55th and Haverford

The Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) has recently broken ground on its newest affordable housing development, the Linda Lockman King apartments. The four-story multifamily building will...

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 14d

Join GBCA on Oct 8th and 9th for Build My Future- a 2-day event showcasing educational opportunities and various occupations within the construction industry. Learn more on GBCA website!
members.gbca.com/eventcalenda...

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 15d

It's Safe2Say Something Week in Pennsylvania. This week we recognize the anonymous, student tip line that has been an important tool that keeps students, schools, and communities safe. www.safe2saypa.org

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 16d

There's something very special about a community coming together to recognize the importance of reading and learning. Thank you to everyone who came out to join the Reading Opens the World Literacy Fair! It was an incredible day. 📚📚

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 16d

After @senvincenthughes.bsky.social helped give out over 30,000 FREE books in Philly this weekend, he reminded parents and kids that free books are always available at your local library. Philly has 55 locations throughout the city!

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 16d

On Saturday, @senvincenthughes.bsky.social joined Councilmember Gilmore Richardson and @aft.org to give out 30,000 books, for free! We love seeing thousands of families come out to celebrate reading and learning. And thanks to Senator Street for welcoming us in his district.

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AFT @aft.org · 18d

Great advice from Senator Vincent Hughes! After you leave today’s #ReadingOpensTheWorld event, go to your local library and get yourself a library card to continue learning.

@senatorhughes.com @pftlocal3.bsky.social @aftpa.bsky.social

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you @pftlocal3.bsky.social, @aftpa.bsky.social, @senatorhughes.com, Council Member Katherine Gilmore Richardson, @firstbook.org, and all our volunteers for making today’s event possible. Even when times are difficult, we come together in community to share a love of reading & help kids thrive

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 19d

@senvincenthughes.bsky.social was in Mantua celebrating the opening of Triangle Village, new affordable housing for seniors. The project was led by Reverend James Moore and made possible by federal, state, city, and private investments. Team work really makes the dream work!

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 19d

TOMORROW! Join @senvincenthughes.bsky.social for a 30,000-book giveaway!
⏰10AM-2PM
📍Salvation Army at 1340 Brown Street
www.senatorhughes.com/event/litera...

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 21d

Come out on SATURDAY to the Salvation Army at 1340 Brown Street in Philly for a 30,000 book giveaway! This Family Literacy Fair will be fun for the whole family! www.senatorhughes.com/event/litera...

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 21d

Come out on SATURDAY to the Salvation Army at 1340 Brown Street in Philly for a 30,000 book giveaway! This Family Literacy Fair will be fun for the whole family! www.senatorhughes.com/event/litera...

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 21d

Looking back on a beautiful day honoring some of West Philadelphia's most impactful community leaders. Thank you to Mural Arts for adding this important piece of art to West Philly!

Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 21d

New mural on 63rd Street honors prominent leaders from West Philly www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

New mural on 63rd Street honors prominent leaders from West Philly

A new mural, “Legacy with Leadership: Fathers of West Philly,” honoring West Philadelphia politicians, activists, who fought against drugs and violence, and the first African American to win a gold

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Senator Vincent Hughes Office @senatorhughes.com · 23d

@senvincenthughes.bsky.social urged SEPTA not to raise prices. He told SEPTA that riders should not have to be punished because state lawmakers couldn't reach a deal on long-term SEPTA funding www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/transpo...

SEPTA restores full service and increases fares. What to know

SEPTA restored full service on Sunday, Sept. 14, and instituted a 21.5% system-wide fare increase. Here's everything you need to know.