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Los demócratas del Senado aplauden la nueva fórmula de financiación de la educación básica
Harrisburg, 18 de junio de 2015 - El líder demócrata del Senado Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), Sens. Andy Dinniman (D-Chester) y Rob Teplitz (D-Dauphin/Perry) que sirven como miembros de la Comisión de Financiación de la Educación Básica (BEFC) elogiaron hoy la nueva propuesta de fórmula de financiación de la educación en todo el estado como un enfoque responsable, predecible y equitativo que mejoraría la educación para todos los estudiantes.
Costa Applauds Passage of Emergency Communications Bill
Harrisburg – Junio 16, 2015—Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today issued the following statement applauding the Senate’s passage of legislation renewing and improving the statewide 911 emergency communications system. The measure, House Bill 911,...
Costa Applauds the Elimination of Background Check Fees for Volunteers
Harrisburg, Junio 10, 2015 − State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today applauded Governor Tom Wolf's decision to eliminate the cost of the child abuse clearances and criminal background checks for volunteers. In 2014, the General Assembly passed a package of bills...
Costa Appalled by Republican Rejection of Nominee to Lead State Police
Harrisburg – Junio 8, 2015 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said it is appalling that Senate Republicans opposed the nomination of Col. Marcus Brown to serve as commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police and voted against a nominee who is...
Senator Costa and Democrats Press for Shale Tax to Fund $1 Billion Education Investment
Democrats Press for Shale Tax to Fund $1 Billion Education Investment
Harrisburg – Junio 2, 2015 – Legislative Democrats gathered in the state Capitol for a news conference today to highlight the broad and deep support in the General Assembly for legislation that would create a new $1 billion natural gas extraction tax for education....
Costa Congratulates Sen. Smith on Appointment as incoming President of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Harrisburg, Mayo 27, 2015 – State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today issued the following statement congratulating Sen. Matt Smith (D-Allegheny/Washington) on his appointment to serve as incoming President of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce. Sen. Smith’s...
Costa Statement Concerning Matt Simon, ICA Member, former President of Point Park
Harrisburg – Mayo 22, 2015 -- State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) expressed his thoughts on the death of J. Matthew Simon of Point Breeze. Simon served as President of Point Park College from 1986 to 1995 and as a member of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority...
Op-ed: New, Tough Campaign Finance Law Needed to Thwart Outside Money Influence
On the ballot this year are three critical seats on the state Supreme Court, one seat each on the Superior and Commonwealth courts as well as county row offices and municipal posts which influence how citizens are judged or represented. These races are of statewide interest and local importance.
Costa: Republican Pension Plan Falls Woefully Short on Legal, Fairness Tests
Harrisburg – Mayo 13, 2015 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said that the Senate Republican pension reform plan that passed the Senate today (Senate Bill 1) is illegal because it impacts benefits of current employees, is woefully short-sighted, and...
Senate Democrats Call for PERC to Create Fair, Open, Transparent Process to Consider Pension Legislation
Harrisburg – Mayo 13, 2015 – A leading group of Senate Democrats today wrote to the Public Employee Retirement Commission (PERC) to express grave concerns about the process surrounding Senate Bill 1, a massive overhaul of the pension system for public employees. PERC...
Costa apoya la aprobación de la legislación sobre marihuana medicinal
Harrisburg – Mayo 12, 2015 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said today that he strongly supports legislation that legalizes the use of cannabis extracts to address certain medical conditions, including seizures, cancer, diabetes and chronic pain....
Comentarios del Senador Costa sobre la legislación propuesta para la seguridad en las zonas de trabajo
Legislation to Protect Construction Zone Workers Detailed
Harrisburg – Mayo 12, 2015 – After a recent series of accidents in construction zones, a bipartisan group of senators and state officials detailed legislation today that’s designed to protect workers in the zones. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) was...
Senator Costa Voices his Support to Increasing the Minimum Wage
Senator Costa Speaks at the Family Center Network Rally Held at the State Capitol
Senator Costa Remarks at a Capitol Press Conference on Autism Awareness Month
Legislators: UPMC Using Seniors as Pawns in Fight vs. Highmark
HARRISBURG, Abril 9, 2015 – A bipartisan group of state legislators from western Pennsylvania released the following statement today in response to the announcement that UPMC does not intend to renew the Medicare Advantage contract with Highmark customers: "UPMC has...
Senator Costa Comments on Proposed PA State Budget
Senate Democrats: Wolf Budget Proposal Bold, Responsible, Necessary
Plan includes historic tax relief, business tax shifts, education, and job initiatives Harrisburg – Marzo 3, 2015 – Senate Democratic leaders today said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal is a “bold, responsible and necessary” plan designed to address issues...
Costa: Murray was Transformative Leader, Scholar, Public Servant
Harrisburg – Feb. 11, 2015 – State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding the death of Dr. John E. Murray, Jr., chancellor and professor of law at Duquesne University. Murray’s death was announced today. “My thoughts and prayers are...
Costa Comments on Gov. Wolf’s Severance Tax Proposal
Harrisburg – Feb. 11, 2015 – State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement concerning Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to use a new proposed 5 percent gas severance tax to renew Pennsylvania’s investment in public education. The governor unveiled the plan...
Sen. Costa to Hold Community Meeting Regarding Homestead Fire
Harrisburg – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) will hold a community meeting at 6 p.m., TODAY, Feb, 10, with county, state and local officials as well as first responders, social service organizations and residents affected by the recent Homestead fire....
Costa, Kitchen Applaud Wolf Administration Decision on Medicaid Expansion
Harrisburg – Feb 9, 2014 – Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Senate Democratic Health and Welfare Committee Chair Shirley Kitchen (D-Philadelphia) released the following statement after Gov. Wolf announced plans today to move forward with...
Senate Journal :: 2015-16 State Budget
Costa & Vulakovich Reintroducing Waterfront Development Measure
HARRISBURG, Jan. 21, 2015 - Working to spur economic development along Pennsylvania’s waterfront areas, Senators Randy Vulakovich (R-38) and Jay Costa (D-43) are reintroducing legislation intended to encourage private investment in job creation efforts, environmental...
Costa Comments on Heroic Actions of Rankin Police Chief
Harrisburg, Dec. 5, 2014 -- State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) expressed his thoughts today on the life-saving actions of Rankin Police Chief Ryan Wooten who responded to a serious two-vehicle crash with multiple injuries on the Rankin Bridge yesterday morning: "The...
Costa, Hughes: Corbett, Republicans Accountable for $ 2 Billion Deficit
Harrisburg – Dec. 3, 2014 – Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Phila.) said the $ 2 billion plus budget deficit disclosed at today’s Mid-Year Budget Briefing should be laid at the...
Costa Excited to Serve Citizens in Reconfigured Senate District
Harrisburg - Dec. 1, 2014 - State Sen. Jay Costa (D- Allegheny) said today that he was excited to begin serving citizens in the newly configured 43rd Senate District. "As a result of reapportionment, all Senate districts in Pennsylvania were redrawn to adjust to...
Costa Responds to Corman’s Suggested Lame-Duck Session Comments
Harrisburg – Nov. 21, 2014 – State Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) issued the following reaction to incoming Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman’s (R-Centre) comments about the possibility of a lame-duck legislative session in Enero. The session...