Senator Costa

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senate Democratic Education Chair Lindsey Williams Decry Dismantling of Federal Department of Education

PITTSBURGH, PA − March 20, 2025 − Today, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order which begins the process of dismantling the US Department of Education. In condemning this unconstitutional action, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Senate Democratic...
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Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Add to Chorus of Pleas to Protect Medicaid Funding

HARRISBURG, PA – February 26, 2025 − Yesterday evening, the US House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that endorses slashing critical funding to Medicaid and Medicare to the tune of $880 billion. In adding to the pleas of fellow Pennsylvanians, Senate...
Investing in Pittsburgh

Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces Over $2.4 Million in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grants for the 43rd Senatorial District

PITTSBURGH, PA – February 24, 2025 – Today, Senator Jay Costa announces $2,424,410 in Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant money benefiting the 43rd senatorial district. Per the Department of Community and Economic Development, “The Multimodal Transportation Fund...
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Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA’s Families

HARRISBURG, PA – February 13, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he will be filing suit to challenge President Trump’s unconstitutional freeze on $1.2 billion that the US Congress appropriated to Pennsylvania, along with an additional $900 million...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces Over $200,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services 24-25 Grant Awards

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces Over $200,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services 24-25 Grant Awards

PITTSBURGH, PA – February 12, 2025 − Today, Senator Jay Costa announces $238,424.75 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services 24-25 Grant Awards benefitting the 43rd senatorial district. “I am always proud to announce support for our brave first responders, and...

2025-26 State Budget

2025-26 State Budget

Stay up-to-date with the latest on the 2025-26 Pennsylvania State Budget. Visit my budget page to watch Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Address, watch budget hearings, check out our priorities and read the latest news.

Webinar: Saving the Affordable Care Act<br />

Affordable Care Act Webinar

Watch the Senate Democrats in conversation Representative Arvind Venkat and Erin from the PA Health Access Network about the importance of defending the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania.

In the 43rd

In the 43rd

Senator Costa is touring new businesses, meeting with established business owners, and checking out the notable institutions of the 43rd District. Come along in this web series, In The 43rd!

Longtime Owner Occupant Program (LOOP)

Longtime Owner Occupant Program (LOOP)

I am proud to be championing the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program, which would allow Pittsburgh’s mayor and city council to freeze the property tax rates for people who have lived in homes they own for a certain period of time.

NEWSROOM

Here you’ll find the latest news, audio, video, photos, and more.

Pennsylvania Legislative Arts and Culture Caucus

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The Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Caucus, a bi-cameral, bi-partisan caucus, was established in October 2012 with the purpose of providing caucus members access to the latest research, education and policy developments on arts and culture.  Additionally we support caucus members in their efforts to draft and pass legislation that advances arts, culture, and tourism in the Commonwealth.

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