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Los legisladores del oeste de Pensilvania presentan una reforma de la policía y las relaciones con la comunidad
Pittsburgh, PA − Septiembre 13, 2018 − Following the death of Antwon Rose, Jr. earlier this year, and other incidents around the state and nation, state legislators from Western Pennsylvania began work on legislation regarding police management and community...
Senator Costa Clean Indoor Air Act
‘All Pa. workers have a right to breathe free’
PITTSBURGH, Septiembre 11, 2018 – On the 10th anniversary of the start of Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA), elected officials joined with advocates to celebrate the health benefits of a decade of the law and to call for extending those same benefits to all employees in Pennsylvania.
Senator Costa and Rep. Davis Announce $500,000 Grant for Carnegie Library of Homestead
Munhall, PA − Septiembre 6, 2018 − Senator Jay Costa, Jr. and Representative Austin Davis today announced the award of $500,000 to the Carnegie Library of Homestead for improvements to its Music Hall. “The Carnegie libraries and our community libraries are an...
Senator Costa & Rep. Gainey Announce $1,000,000 State Grant in Wilkinsburg
Wilkinsburg, Pa. − Septiembre 5, 2018 − Today, Senator Jay Costa, Jr. announced the award of $1,000,000 to the Chatham University for the creation of a new turf field after the merger of Wilkinsburg and Westinghouse high schools in the Borough of Wilkinsburg....
PWSA Community Hearing at IBEW # 5
PWSA Community Hearing at Jewish Community Center, Squirrel Hill
Roberto Clemente Museum
Senator Costa School Safety Update
Senators Costa & Fontana Congratulate Pittsburgh School District on $1.6 Million State Education Grant
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Agosto 27, 2018 − Senators Jay Costa, Jr. and Wayne D. Fontana jointly congratulated the Pittsburgh School District on the award of $1.6 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to support school improvement. “I want to...
Senator Costa Statement Regarding the Release of the Grand Jury Report on Abuse in the Catholic Church
PITTSBURGH, PA − Agosto 14, 2018 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. released the following statement regarding the release of the Grand Jury report on abuse in the Catholic Church: I applaud Attorney General Josh Shapiro for his committed work in...
Madeleine Bakery & Bistro in Wilkinsburg
El senador Costa felicita a los distritos escolares que han recibido subvenciones para alimentos saludables
Allegheny County, Pa – Julio 30, 2018 – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced $5 million in grants to school districts that are providing students with fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day; several of the grant awardees are in Senate Democratic Leader Jay...
Sen. Costa Remarks on Improving Police & Community Relations
Senator Costa Hears Testimony on Improving Police & Community Relations
Wilkinsburg, Pa. − Julio 17, 2018 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today attended a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Policy Committees regarding police and community relations. “Improving relations between police departments and the...
Senator Costa to Introduce Police Training Legislation
PITTSBURGH, PA − Junio 29, 2018 −In the wake of tragic officer-involved shootings across the commonwealth, and the nation, I am developing and will be introducing legislation to address these situations. I believe it is important that the General Assembly develop...
Senate Dems Introduce Legislation to Combat Janus Ruling
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 27, 2018 − The PA Senate Dems filed the below cosponsorship memo this afternoon to combat the potential negative impacts of the SCOTUS ruling on Janus vs AFSCME today. Here’s a statement from Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. Today’s decision...
Senator Costa Remarks on Passage of the 2018-19 State Budget
Pa Senate Democrats Applaud On-Time Budget with Investments in Education, Health Care, Workforce Development and Social Justice
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 22, 2018 − The Pennsylvania Senate passed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 (House Bill 2121) by a vote of 47-2. “In Enero, the Senate Democratic caucus outlined our priorities for the year and this budget puts the money where our mouths...
Senator Costa speaks in opposition to family separation
Senator Costa offers floor remarks on public health emergency bill, SB 1001
Capitol All-Stars Softball game bat grab and player draft
Sen. Costa gives update on 2018-19 Budget
Senator Costa gives update on SB22
Senator Costa remarks on SB 22
Senator Costa gives good news and bad news on SB 22
PA Senate Democrats Vote Against Aument Amendment to Senate Bill 22, Decry Hypocrisy
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 12, 2018 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats voted unanimously against a Senator Aument amendment to create judicial districts, as part of the redistricting reform bill, Senate Bill 22. Ultimately, the amendment passed by a partisan vote of...
Senator Costa speaks against judicial district amendment to SB 22
Senator Costa Outlines Concerns with Amended Senate Bill 22
HARRISBURG, PA − Junio 6, 2018 − For the past several months, the Senate has been working with constituents and advocacy organizations to improve the fairness of Pennsylvania’s redistricting process. That work took the shape of Senate Bill 22, sponsored by a majority...