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Senate Democratic Leaders Share Statement on Passing of FY24-25 Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate and House passed a $47.59B dollar budget that makes significant investments in basic education, higher education, public safety, health and human services, and economic development. Senator Jay Costa,...
Senator Costa Celebrates PA 2024-25 Budget
Senator Costa Celebrates Higher Ed Wins in 2024-25 PA Budget
Governor Shapiro Signs Act 53 of 2024, Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation, into Law
HARRISBURG, PA − July 11, 2024 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 219, State Senator Jay Costa’s Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), into law. Now Act 53 of 2024, this program will allow Pittsburgh’s mayor and city council to exempt or defer...
Senator Costa Offers Remarks during Intergovernmental Operations Meeting
State Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation Passes House, Awaits Governor’s Signature
HARRISBURG, PA − July 10, 2024 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa celebrates the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP) in the House of Representatives, which will protect homeowners living in areas with rapidly...
State Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation Passes Senate, Heads to the House
HARRISBURG, PA − July 3, 2024 − Today, State Senator Jay Costa celebrates the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), which will protect homeowners living in areas with rapidly increasing property values that increase property taxes....
Senator Jay Costa’s LOOP Legislation Passes Senate, Heads to the House
Costa, Stefano Bill Allowing Community Service Alternatives to Driver’s License Suspension Passes Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – June 26, 2024 – The Senate Transportation Committee voted today in favor of a bill sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would provide an alternative solution for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees of their...
Senate Democratic Leaders, Jay Costa and Vincent Hughes, Issue Statement Affirming Caucus Commitment to Women’s Reproductive Freedom and Autonomy
Harrisburg − June 24, 2024 − Today, Senator Jay Costa, Senate Democratic Leader, and Senator Vincent Hughes, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair, issued the following statements to recognize the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Senate...
Senator Jay Costa Announces PHARE Funding Recipients in the 43rd District Totaling Over $5 Million
PITTSBURGH – June 13, 2024 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa announces $5,375,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants. Money to fund this round of PHARE...
Senator Costa Speaks on LGBTQ+ Legislation in Observance of Pride Month
Senator Costa Speaks at Pennsylvania Health Care Association Rally
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Camera Bartolotta Introduce Legislation to Prevent Instances of Electric Shock Drowning
HARRISBURG, PA – June 11, 2024 – Today, State Senators Jay Costa and Camera Bartolotta circulated a co-sponsorship memo ahead of legislation to prevent Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). ESD has become the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock...
Senator Costa Observes Wear Orange Day, Calls for Votes on Gun Safety Bills
Senator Costa Fights for House Bills Stalled in the Senate
Senator Costa Recognizes June as National Homeownership Month
State Senator Jay Costa Reacts to Trump Guilty Verdict in “Hush Money” Case
PITTSBURGH, PA – May 30, 2024 – Today, a jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts in his criminal trial. State Senator Jay Costa offers the following statement: “Today’s thirty-four count guilty verdicts mark an enormous moment for Donald Trump and his decades of...
Senator Jay Costa Announces Over $800K in Keystone Communities Program Grants Benefitting Senate District 43
PITTSBURGH, PA – May 22, 2024 – Today, Senator Jay Costa announces three recipients of Keystone Communities Program grants in the 43rd district through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) totaling $823,004. In total, DCED awarded nearly $7...
State Senator Jay Costa Mourns the Loss of Dr. Cyril Wecht
PITTSBURGH, PA – May 13, 2024 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa mourns the passing of longtime family friend and Allegheny County leader Cyril Wecht, who died earlier today per the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Senator Costa releases the following...
State Senator Jay Costa Announces $2.3 Million in PA SITES Funding for 43rd Senatorial District
PITTSBURGH, PA – May 8, 2024 − Today, Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Risk Siger awarded seven projects across Pennsylvania a total of $10.6 Million in PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) funding in order to develop shovel-ready...
Senator Costa Observes Mental Health Awareness Month, Calls for Legislation to Support Mental Healthcare Delivery
Senator Costa Speaks on Gun Safety Legislation with Ceasefire PA
Senator Costa Observes National Teacher Appreciation Day, Calls for Legislation Supporting Educators
Senator Costa Welcomes Members from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
State Senator Jay Costa Announces $300,000 in Parent Pathways Grants benefitting the 43rd Senatorial District
PITTSBURGH, PA − May 2, 2024 – Today, Senator Jay Costa is proud to announce $300,000 in Parent Pathways Grant funding to benefit the 43rd district. “Parents seeking undergraduate degrees are balancing a tremendous load, from accomplishing schoolwork to raising...
Sen. Costa Celebrates National Nurses Month, Calls for Pro-Nurse Legislation
Senator Costa Celebrates Small Business Week, Calls for Increased Support for Entrepreneurs
Senator Costa Speaks on Housing Priorities in 2024-25 Budget
Senator Jay Costa Announces Recipients Of School Safety And Mental Health Supports For Students And Staff In The 43rd Senatorial District
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa is proud to announce $2,310,782 in school safety and mental health money from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency benefitting the 43rd Senatorial District. “This funding is absolutely crucial to ensuring...