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Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Initiative
Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled an executive order to implement the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Plan to establish best practices for data center development, including provisions for community engagement, local hiring, environmental protections, and ratepayer protections.
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.
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!
The Lightning Plan
Governor Shapiro’s plan will supercharge energy development in the Commonwealth and help energy projects get built and approved faster than ever before through several strategic initiatives.
Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce over $13 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH, PA – October 21, 2026 −Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. Together, Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana...
Senate Democrats’ Discharge Petition to Raise PA’s Minimum Wage reaches 10th Legislative Day with No Action from Senate Republicans
HARRISBURG, PA − September 29, 2026 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa’s Discharge Petition on HB 2189, a Representative Dawkins Bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour to $15/hour by 2029, has reached its tenth day on the Senate’s calendar with no...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce LSA Grant Awards
PITTSBURGH, PA – September 15, 2026 −Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce Local Share Account (LSA) grants approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). “I am very pleased today to announce...
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.
