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Senate Democrats discuss budget, jobs initiatives  >AUDIO

Costa announces grant for Carnegie Library

Pennsylvania weathers the recession better than most states
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Allegheny County LIHEAP office relocates to new office

Costa announces conservation grants for region

Funding approved for alternative energy projects

Senate approves new budget plan with 43-6 vote > AUDIO

Senate passes Costa's "Buy American" resolution

Governor requests federal aid for area flood and storm victims

Flood victims reminded to report damage to agencies

Furnace and hot water heater assistance available

Property tax/rent rebate deadline extended to end of year

Nursing education grants available

Help available for those having trouble paying bills

State Police bill creates wrong impression

New call for reformed and modernized business taxes

COSTA RESPONDS TO PROPOSED BUDGET BILL
The Senate Republican budget is not a workable plan and not in the Commonwealth's best interest, Costa tells the Senate.
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Sen. Costa receives thank you cards from the students at St. Maurice Catholic School in Forest Hills. >more

Costa participates in "Come Care With Me Day"

Legislation would reinstate ban on gaming contributions

Costa attends stimulus events for Latino business and community leaders

Senate approves Costa's bill to combat burglaries and home invasions >AUDIO

Budget hearings provide insight into fiscal problems >AUDIO

WHHS teacher receives award

Congratulations to the Woodland Hills High School Mock Trial Team


Over 1,500 Pittsburghers attended the Empty Bowls Dinner where Sen. Costa and WQED’s Rick Sebak helped raise funds for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest as “Celebrity Soup Servers."


Sen. Costa's intern, John Kennedy III, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh,
was interviewed by Duquesne University TV at Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14th.


Sen. Costa visited New Emerson Elementary School in West Mifflin to read to students in celebration of the Read Across America program.

Costa honored by the Allegheny County Library Association as Legislator of the Year

Costa calls for passage of stimulus bill with aid for states

Governor's proposed budget is a good starting point  4 VIDEO

PA has long way to go on health insurance

Pennsylvania ranks 20th among states in jobs change

Committee appointments made for new legislative session

Costa elected Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair