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Senator Jay Costa Announces over $4 Million in PA Broadband Development Authority Funding for the 43rd District
PITTSBURGH, PA – Octubre 10, 2024 – Today, the PA Broadband Development Authority met to award grants from the Multipurpose Community Facilities Program. The Facilities Program offered $45 million in competitive grants to community anchor institutions and units of...
Costa, Stefano El proyecto de ley que ofrece una nueva opción para recuperar el privilegio de conducir se envía a la mesa del Gobernador
HARRISBURG – Octubre 9, 2024 – Today, the Pennsylvania General Assembly gave final approval on legislation by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would allow magisterial district judges to grant Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees and...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuits Seeking to Block Enforcement of Senate Resolution 334
HARRISBURG, PA – Octubre 9, 2024 − Today, four members of the Senate Democratic Caucus filed suit in Commonwealth Court against President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, Senator Joe Pittman, and Senator Jarret Coleman in order to halt a subpoena compelling Secretary of Revenue...
El líder demócrata Jay Costa presenta tres peticiones de aprobación de la gestión en el Senado de Pensilvania en relación con proyectos de ley sobre seguridad de las armas y no discriminación de LGBTQ+.
HARRISBURG, PA − Octubre 8, 2024 − Today, Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) filed discharge petitions on three critical bills that have been stuck in committee due to inaction from Senate Republicans, who have refused to bring these bills and hundreds of...
El senador Costa, el ejecutivo del condado Innamorato y el alcalde Gainey celebran la aprobación del Programa de Exención Fiscal para Propietarios Ocupantes de Larga Duración (LOOP)
Pittsburgh, PA - 9 de septiembre de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Jay Costa, la ejecutiva del condado Sara Innamorato y el alcalde de Pittsburgh Ed Gainey han celebrado la aprobación del Programa de Exención Fiscal para Propietarios Ocupantes de Larga Duración (LOOP, por sus siglas en...
IBEW Local 5 organiza en Pittsburgh la celebración "Solar for Schools
PITTSBURGH, Septiembre 6, 2024 - State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., joined state Reps. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny, and other Allegheny County legislators Jueves to celebrate the recent passage of her Solar for Schools Act. The...
El líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa, y el presidente demócrata de Sanidad y Servicios Humanos, el senador Art Haywood, desalentados por el informe del auditor general sobre los gestores de beneficios farmacéuticos, piden un proceso mejor
HARRISBURG, PA – Agosto 27, 2024 – Today, Auditor General Tim DeFoor released the results of a performance audit of state contracts and oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) used by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) HealthChoices Medicaid...
Los legisladores y la familia detallan 354 millones en nuevos fondos para discapacidad intelectual/autismo
PITTSBURGH, Agosto 9, 2024 – After years of advocacy, on Viernes local lawmakers, families and service providers gathered at a local group home to highlight life-changing investments for the intellectual disability and autism (ID/A) communities contained in the new...
Costa y Frankel se pronuncian sobre las pintadas en el Jabad de Squirrel Hill
PITTSBURGH – Julio 29, 2024 – State Rep. Dan Frankel and state Sen. Jay Costa issued the following joint statement today regarding Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh being vandalized: “Vandalizing Chabad of Squirrel Hill and the...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Announces Availability of Nonprofit Security Grant Funds to Make Pennsylvania Communities Safer
PITTSBURGH, PA − Julio 23, 2024 − Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, who serves as chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), joined state leaders at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to announce the availability of $10 million in funding for...
Una audiencia política pone de relieve los problemas del sistema de reevaluación de la propiedad de AP
PITTSBURGH, Julio 16, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) yesterday in Pittsburgh to co-host a public hearing highlighting Pennsylvania’s...
Declaración de los líderes demócratas del Senado sobre la aprobación del presupuesto FY24-25
Harrisburg, PA - 11 de julio de 2024 - Hoy, el Senado y la Cámara de Pensilvania aprobaron un presupuesto de $ 47.59B dólares que hace inversiones significativas en la educación básica, la educación superior, la seguridad pública, la salud y los servicios humanos, y el desarrollo económico. El senador Jay Costa,...
El Gobernador Shapiro promulga la Ley 53 de 2024, la legislación LOOP del Senador Jay Costa
HARRISBURG, PA - 11 de julio de 2024 - Hoy, el gobernador Josh Shapiro ha firmado la ley SB 219, el Programa de Exención Fiscal para Propietarios Ocupantes de Viviendas de Larga Duración (LOOP) del senador estatal Jay Costa. Ahora Ley 53 de 2024, este programa permitirá al alcalde y al ayuntamiento de Pittsburgh eximir o aplazar...
La legislación LOOP del senador estatal Jay Costa se aprueba en la Cámara y espera la firma del Gobernador
HARRISBURG, PA - 10 de julio de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Jay Costa celebra la aprobación del Programa de Exención Fiscal para Propietarios Ocupantes de Larga Duración (LOOP) en la Cámara de Representantes, que protegerá a los propietarios de viviendas que viven en zonas...
La ley LOOP del senador estatal Jay Costa se aprueba en el Senado y pasa a la Cámara de Representantes
HARRISBURG, PA - 3 de julio de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Jay Costa celebra la aprobación del Programa de Exención Fiscal para Propietarios Ocupantes de Larga Duración (LOOP, por sus siglas en inglés), que protegerá a los propietarios de viviendas que viven en zonas con un rápido aumento del valor de la propiedad que incrementa los impuestos sobre la propiedad ....
Costa, Stefano Se aprueba en el Senado el proyecto de ley que permite el servicio comunitario como alternativa a la suspensión del permiso de conducir
HARRISBURG – Junio 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...
Los líderes demócratas del Senado, Jay Costa y Vincent Hughes, emiten una declaración en la que afirman el compromiso de su grupo con la libertad reproductiva y la autonomía de las mujeres
Harrisburg − Junio 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 – Junio 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...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Camera Bartolotta Introduce Legislation to Prevent Instances of Electric Shock Drowning
HARRISBURG, PA – Junio 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...
El senador estatal Jay Costa reacciona al veredicto de culpabilidad de Trump en el caso del "dinero subrepticio"
PITTSBURGH, PA – Mayo 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 – Mayo 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 – Mayo 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...
El senador estatal Jay Costa anuncia una financiación de 2,3 millones de dólares de PA SITES para el 43º distrito senatorial
PITTSBURGH, PA – Mayo 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...
El senador estatal Jay Costa anuncia 300.000 dólares en subvenciones Parent Pathways en beneficio del 43º distrito senatorial
PITTSBURGH, PA − Mayo 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...
El senador Jay Costa anuncia los destinatarios de las ayudas a la seguridad escolar y la salud mental para los estudiantes y el personal del 43º distrito senatorial
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...
El Caucus de las Artes y la Cultura de Pensilvania celebra el Día de la Defensa de las Artes, presenta a artistas locales y pide que se siga invirtiendo en las artes
HARRISBURG, PA – Marzo 19, 2024 − Today, members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Arts and Culture Caucus gathered to celebrate “Arts Advocacy Day” along with Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania, a nonprofit advocacy group. The four co-chairs of the...
El líder demócrata Jay Costa aplaude el plan energético del gobernador Shapiro
PITTSBURGH − Marzo 13, 2024 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro outlined his new Energy Plan, which is intended to cut costs and create jobs. In response, Democratic Leader Jay Costa releases the following statement: “I applaud the Governor for restarting a...
El senador estatal Jay Costa reafirma su compromiso con la FIV y la salud reproductiva
HARRISBURG, PA − Marzo 4, 2024 − On Febrero 16, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling that declared embryos “children” under Alabama law, an unprecedented step in narrowing crucial reproductive healthcare access for thousands of women. In response to this action,...
State Senator Jay Costa Praises PA Supreme Court Decision in Favor of Voter Data Privacy
PITTSBURGH, PA – Febrero 22, 2024 – Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a per curium order, dismissing the appeals in Pa. Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee v PA. Department of State. This action was initiated by the...
La audiencia política conjunta se centra en la legislación para sellar los registros de desahucios
WILKINSBURG, Febrero 15, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia), Senator Judy...