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.
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
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)
NEWSROOM
Here you’ll find the latest news, audio, video, photos, and more.
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...
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...
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...
Pennsylvania Legislative Arts and Culture Caucus
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.
