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@senvincenthughes.bsky.social shares a budget update:
🔵The budget is over 100 days late
🔵The PA House sent a budget to the Senate yesterday
🔵PA Senate Democrats are ready to vote
🔵PS Senate Republicans are blocking a budget vote, instead they went home
🔵The budget is over 100 days late
🔵The PA House sent a budget to the Senate yesterday
🔵PA Senate Democrats are ready to vote
🔵PS Senate Republicans are blocking a budget vote, instead they went home
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.
From @senvincenthughes.bsky.social and Sheryl Lee Ralph: Don't just be about it, vote about it! Election day is tomorrow- make your voice heard and VOTE.
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
From @senvincenthughes.bsky.social and Sheryl Lee Ralph: Don't just be about it, vote about it! Election day is tomorrow- make your voice heard and VOTE.
Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Republicans to Put People Over Politics www.senatorhughes.com/pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Republicans to Put People Over Politics
Philadelphia, PA − October 31, 2025 − Senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood, and Representative Tarik Khan, hosted a press conference at Share Food Program in Philadelphia to demand that Republican ...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Republicans to Put People Over Politics www.senatorhughes.com/pennsylvania...
From @senvincenthughes.bsky.social: We should not have to choose between healthcare and making sure people have access to their SNAP benefits. People over politics! www.senatorhughes.com/people-over-...
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
From @senvincenthughes.bsky.social: We should not have to choose between healthcare and making sure people have access to their SNAP benefits. People over politics! www.senatorhughes.com/people-over-...
Senator Hughes gathered lawmakers, advocates, union leaders, and community members to share a simple message: People over politics!
We should not have to choose between healthcare and making sure people have access to their SNAP benefits.
We should not have to choose between healthcare and making sure people have access to their SNAP benefits.
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Senator Hughes gathered lawmakers, advocates, union leaders, and community members to share a simple message: People over politics!
We should not have to choose between healthcare and making sure people have access to their SNAP benefits.
We should not have to choose between healthcare and making sure people have access to their SNAP benefits.
Pa. nonprofits sound alarm as SNAP benefits are set to expire 6abc.com/post/governm...
Pa. nonprofits sound alarm as SNAP benefits are set to expire
With SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday for the first time in the program's history, community organizations, politicians, and experts are speaking out about the risks.
6abc.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Pa. nonprofits sound alarm as SNAP benefits are set to expire 6abc.com/post/governm...
Pa. Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to support food banks ahead of Nov. 1 SNAP pause www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
Pa. lawmakers introduce bill to support food banks ahead of SNAP pause
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to support food banks and meal service organizations, as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments are due to be withheld as of Nov. 1 dur...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Pa. Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to support food banks ahead of Nov. 1 SNAP pause www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts penncapital-star.com/food-insecur...
State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Pennsylvania Food and Hunger Relief Grant Program would divert $50M to food banks, $10M to Meals on Wheels and $2M to the state Dept. of Ag.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
State Senate Democrats pitch grant program to offset possible SNAP cuts penncapital-star.com/food-insecur...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins effort to sue Trump over SNAP benefits. The USDA’s refusal to provide November benefits runs contrary to precedent from other recent shutdowns. penncapital-star.com/2025/10/28/r...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins effort to sue Trump over SNAP benefits as shutdown hits day 28 • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A coalition of Democratic state officials, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million peopl...
penncapital-star.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro joins effort to sue Trump over SNAP benefits. The USDA’s refusal to provide November benefits runs contrary to precedent from other recent shutdowns. penncapital-star.com/2025/10/28/r...
Reposted by Senator Vincent Hughes Office
“If my premiums go up any further, and I can afford neither the premiums nor my medication, it will affect my ability to work, to care for my husband, and to care for myself,” a North Philly resident told my office.
This is exactly why I’m fighting to protect the ACA tax credits.
This is exactly why I’m fighting to protect the ACA tax credits.
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“If my premiums go up any further, and I can afford neither the premiums nor my medication, it will affect my ability to work, to care for my husband, and to care for myself,” a North Philly resident told my office.
This is exactly why I’m fighting to protect the ACA tax credits.
This is exactly why I’m fighting to protect the ACA tax credits.
2 MILLION in PA- including children- are about to lose access to food bc the federal government won't use $6B in reserves to fund SNAP. Thank you to companies like DoorDash are stepping up to help people while Republican leaders play politics. www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/do...
DoorDash unveils crisis plan as millions face possible loss of SNAP benefits
As the SNAP funding cliff nears, DoorDash announces 1 million free meals, fee waivers and even donations to food banks to support struggling families.
www.foxbusiness.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
2 MILLION in PA- including children- are about to lose access to food bc the federal government won't use $6B in reserves to fund SNAP. Thank you to companies like DoorDash are stepping up to help people while Republican leaders play politics. www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/do...
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Senate Democrats tried to pass a bill to pay ALL federal workers and stop Trump’s illegal firings. Senate Republicans said no.
This is a #GOPShutdown. Period.
This is a #GOPShutdown. Period.
thehill.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Senate Democrats tried to pass a bill to pay ALL federal workers and stop Trump’s illegal firings. Senate Republicans said no.
This is a #GOPShutdown. Period.
This is a #GOPShutdown. Period.
We left Harrisburg last week with no budget, but Senate Republicans did make sure to vote on something else…
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social is back in session this week and fighting hard to get a budget done.
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social is back in session this week and fighting hard to get a budget done.
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We left Harrisburg last week with no budget, but Senate Republicans did make sure to vote on something else…
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social is back in session this week and fighting hard to get a budget done.
@senvincenthughes.bsky.social is back in session this week and fighting hard to get a budget done.
Thank you to Philadelphia Magazine for recognizing @senvincenthughes.bsky.social on the 150 Most Influential Philadelphians of 2025 list!
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October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thank you to Philadelphia Magazine for recognizing @senvincenthughes.bsky.social on the 150 Most Influential Philadelphians of 2025 list!
#150mostinfluential2025 www.phillymag.com/influential-...
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It’s time to put people over politics. @senvincenthughes.bsky.social is standing up for the healthcare and lower costs for all Pennsylvanians.
October 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It’s time to put people over politics. @senvincenthughes.bsky.social is standing up for the healthcare and lower costs for all Pennsylvanians.
The truth is: Our healthcare system is an ecosystem. If one part of that system is cut, we all feel it.
People over politics!
People over politics!
October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The truth is: Our healthcare system is an ecosystem. If one part of that system is cut, we all feel it.
People over politics!
People over politics!
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“Senate and House Democrats have shown multiple times that we are willing to compromise to get a budget done. The House passed a bipartisan budget for the second time weeks ago, but Senate Republicans choose to prolong this impasse."
PA Senate Democrats Share Statement on ‘Unserious’ Budget Exercise from Senate Republicans
Harrisburg, PA – October 21, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus issued a statement following more budget delays that were led by Senate Republicans. “It is deeply frustrating to…
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October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Senate and House Democrats have shown multiple times that we are willing to compromise to get a budget done. The House passed a bipartisan budget for the second time weeks ago, but Senate Republicans choose to prolong this impasse."
The Republican, federal government shutdown means hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania families struggling to pay their utility bills will need to wait longer for help this year. whyy.org/articles/lih...
October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Republican, federal government shutdown means hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania families struggling to pay their utility bills will need to wait longer for help this year. whyy.org/articles/lih...