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Senator Costa Announces $750,000 Grant for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Blind & Physically Handicapped Center
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Octubre 18, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced the award of a $750,000 state grant to go to the Library for the Blind & Physically Impaired in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh system. “Libraries are critical...
Sen. Costa Reads to Kids at Carnegie Library Oakmont :: Octubre 17, 2019
Senator Costa Applauds Governor’s Move on Environmental Protection
Pledges to Continue the Fight in the Legislature
Harrisburg, Pa. − Octubre 3, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. applauded Governor Tom Wolf’s move today to instruct the PA Department of Environmental Protection to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Senator Costa Introduces the Pittsburgh Post Gazette
El senador Costa anuncia más de un millón de dólares en subvenciones para proyectos de distrito
Pittsburgh, PA− Septiembre 17, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced more than $1 million in state grants that will come to the 43rd senatorial district for greenway and recreational projects, including ones in Swissvale, West Homestead and the...
Senate Journal with Senator Jay Costa :: Septiembre 2019
Senator Costa Calls for Clean Air Initiatives
Senator Costa on Property Tax Reform
Senator Costa on PA Local Solar Program
Senator Costa on Hate Crimes Legislation
Senator Costa’s Message on Gun Violence
Senator Jay Costa Reacts to Governor’s Executive Order
Senator Costa Speaks In Support of Governor Wolf’s Executive Order on Gun Reform
Broccoli, Beets and Better Living for Local Communities
Pittsburgh, Pa − Agosto 8, 2019 − Introducing farm fresh produce to more local communities is the driving force behind a recent partnership between Adagio Health and Senator Jay Costa of Pennsylvania’s 43rd District. The Pennsylvania Senator and the healthcare organization teamed up as part of a community-wide education and nutrition effort meant to engage and inform local consumers.
Members of the General Assembly Ask Governor Wolf for a State Of Emergency To Address Pennsylvanians Living in Poverty
Harrisburg, Pa. − Agosto 1, 2019 − Today, Democratic members from the Pennsylvania House and Senate are asking Governor Tom Wolf to declare a state of emergency to address the needs created by the elimination of the state’s General Assistance program. General...
Senator Costa Announces $8 Million in State Grants for his District
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Agosto 1, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced more than $8 million in state grants that will go to projects in the 43rd senatorial district. “I’m proud to have advocated for these projects in our area, and excited to see...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – Julio 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Senator Costa Celebrates Fresh Food Grants to Local Schools
PITTSBURGH, PA – Julio 15, 2019 – Today, Senator Jay Costa announced the award of federal grants to local elementary schools to fund healthy, fresh food programs for students. “Our young students can’t learn properly if they aren’t properly fed,” said Senator Costa. “A...
Housing Funds Approved for Key Projects in Region, Costa says
Harrisburg – Julio 11, 2019 – More than $1.2 million in funding for a wide range of critical housing projects in Allegheny County was approved by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said today. “The dollars approved for these...
Senate Democrats Applaud Wolf’s Swift Action to Fund Voting Security Upgrades
Harrisburg – Julio 9, 2019 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today applauded the swift action by Gov. Tom Wolf and his administration to fund essential county voting security upgrades via the issuance of up to $90 million in bonds. The bond...
Senate Democrats Highlight Funding for Affordable Housing in the PA FY2019-20 Budget
Harrisburg – Julio 1, 2019 – The just-passed state budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 included a large increase in funding for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE). Several members of the Senate Democratic Caucus...
Senator Costa Looks Forward to Policy Priorities
Clean Slate Comes to PA
Senator Costa Supports State Budget, Looks to Fall Session to Accomplish Policy Goals
Harrisburg – Junio 27, 2019 – Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 General Appropriations budget which is now headed to Governor Tom Wolf’s desk; Senator Costa looks forward to returning to session in the fall...
Senator Costa Comments on the 2019-20 State Budget
Members of The General Assembly & Statewide Advocates Hosted News Conference Defending General Assistance
Harrisburg – Junio 24, 2019 – Health and Human Services Committee Democratic Chairman State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined members of the PA General Assembly and statewide advocates to fight to protect the General Assistance program. House Bill...
Sen. Costa Defend General Assistance News Conference
Miembros del grupo demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania piden que se declare catástrofe la violencia armada
Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...