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Senator Jay Costa Responds to King’s Bench Denial in SB 106 Lawsuit
Harrisburg, PA – Septiembre 12, 2022 – Today, the PA Supreme Court denied Gov. Wolf's request to invoke King's Bench for his lawsuit against SB 106. As a result, the case must first be heard in the Commonwealth Court. SB 106 includes a suite of constitutional...
El senador Jay Costa aplaude la orden ejecutiva que pone fin al apoyo estatal a la terapia de conversión y pide una legislación contra la discriminación
HARRISBURG, PA – Agosto 16, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order ending state funding for LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy, a pseudoscientific practice that seeks to alter a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Senator Jay Costa...
Senator Jay Costa Applauds PA Supreme Court Decision on Act 77
HARRISBURG, PA – Agosto 2, 2022 − Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to uphold Act 77, the state’s election law that permits no excuse mail in voting to continue in Pennsylvania. Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) offered the following statement in support of...
Senator Jay Costa Supports Governor Wolf Led Lawsuit Against SB 106, Reaffirms Commitment to Abortion Access in PA
HARRISBURG, PA – Julio 28, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a lawsuit against the Republican-led General Assembly for their unconstitutional attempt to ban abortion in Pennsylvania. Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), leader of the...
PENNVEST Awards Over $200M Loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Pittsburgh, PA − Julio 21, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced a $200+ million dollar loan for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority...
Senator Jay Costa Announces $7.5M for Redevelopment Project in Allegheny County
Rankin, PA – Julio 19, 2022 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announced $7.5 million in state funding for a project located in the Rankin Borough. The redevelopment of the Carrie Furnace site will receive a $3 million dollar grant and a $4.5 million dollar...
Declaración del líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa, sobre los presupuestos del Estado
Harrisburg, PA - 8 de julio de 2022 - El líder demócrata del Senado del Estado de Pensilvania, Jay Costa, votó hoy a favor del presupuesto estatal para el año fiscal 2022-23. "Dado nuestro superávit de ingresos sin precedentes, los demócratas del Senado lucharon incansablemente para garantizar un acuerdo que...
Senator Jay Costa Applauds Expansion of Passenger Rail in Western PA
Pittsburgh, PA – Junio 27, 2022 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) commended the agreement that has been reached between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) to expand passenger rail access in western...
Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs, Democratic Leaders Vow to Protect Abortion Access in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg — Junio 27, 2022 — Today, the four co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus were joined by senate and house Democratic Leaders Sen. Jay Costa and Rep. Joanna McClinton to talk about the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the need to preserve...
Declaración del senador Jay Costa sobre la decisión del TSE en el caso Roe contra Wade
Harrisburg, PA – Junio 24, 2022 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Senator Jay Costa issued the following statement in response to the US Supreme Courts’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I am disheartened by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade....
Senate Democrats Support Pres. Biden’s Call for State Gas Tax Holiday
Harrisburg, PA – Junio 22, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats held a press conference shortly after President Joe Biden made a call to federal and state law makers to pause gas taxes. “Our stance is simple; we are calling on state Republicans to join us...
Senate Democrats Call for Vote on PA Red Flag Law, GOP Votes No
Harrisburg, PA – Junio 13, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats made a motion for the Senate to vote on a Discharge Resolution that would move Senate Bill 134 out of committee and to the floor of the Senate for a full vote during session. State Senate...
Declaración del líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa, sobre el acuerdo federal propuesto para la reforma de las armas de fuego
HARRISBURG – Junio 12, 2022 – Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa issued the following statement on today’s announcement on an agreement by the US Senate on a proposed deal to address gun violence: “I am pleased that the United States Senate has...
Declaración de los demócratas del Senado sobre las resoluciones relativas a la violencia armada
Harrisburg, PA – Junio 7, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats filed six discharge resolutions in an effort to move anti-gun violence and reform legislation to the floor of the State Senate for a vote. While Senate Republicans have moved bills that would make...
Los demócratas del Senado piden a los republicanos que den prioridad inmediata a la legislación y a las asignaciones para la prevención de la violencia armada
HARRISBURG – Mayo 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have taken...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Statement on Deadly School Shooting at Robb Elementary School
HARRISBURG – Mayo 25, 2022 – Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa issued the following statement on the tragic mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas: “As we find our nation amid another senseless tragedy at the hands of gun violence, our...
Declaración del líder demócrata del Senado, Jay Costa, sobre el fallecimiento del ex senador Jim Ferlo
PITTSBURGH – Mayo 15, 2022 – Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa issued the following statement on the passing of former State Senator Jim Ferlo: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our former colleague Senator Jim Ferlo. Jim...
El senador Costa anuncia una subvención para empleos en energías limpias en el condado de Allegheny
Mayo 13, 2022 – Today, Senator Jay Costa announced a $500,000 grant to support clean-energy job training for underserved communities in Allegheny County. The award comes from the Clean Energy Workforce Development Grant Program, which is designed to: Create...
Senators Push Bi-Partisan Juvenile Justice Reforms
HARRISBURG – Mayo 12, 2022 – Legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system is set for action according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Senator Jay Costa (D-43), who have been working to implement reforms needed to...
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Statement on Women’s Health Protection Act Vote
HARRISBURG – Mayo 11, 2022 – Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa issued the following statement on today’s vote by the United States Senate on the Women’s Health Protection Act: “Not only is today’s vote by the US Senate disappointing but it is completely...
Senators Costa and Hughes Issue Statements on Debate Over Whether to Spend or Sit on Billions in Surplus Budget: “We Can Do Both!”
Mayo 5, 2022 – Senator Jay Costa, State Senate Democratic Leader, and Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statements in response to Governor Wolf’s announcement on historic state revenues in Abril and...
Senator Costa Announces Millions in State Investments in Wilkinsburg
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Abril 22, 2022 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of nearly $5 million in state grants for the Wilkinsburg community, adding to the major investments he has advocated for in the past six months.
Senator Costa Announces $4 Million for Swissvale
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Abril 22, 2022 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of $4 million in state grants for projects in Swissvale. “Public services in Swissvale are going to see major upgrades in the coming months thanks to these grants we secured today,”...
Senator Costa Announces $1.7 Million Grant for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Abril 21, 2022 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of more than $1.75 million in state grant funding for the development of multi modal transportation along Sylvan Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh. $1.76 million has been awarded through...
Sen. Costa, Rep Frankel: $500,000-plus awarded to local religious nonprofits for security, safety
PITTSBURGH, Abril 14, 2022 – State Rep. Dan Frankel and Sen. Jay Costa today announced the awarding of more than $500,000 in state safety and security grants to a dozen local religious nonprofits, even as they continue their fight to strengthen Pennsylvania’s...
El senador Costa aplaude la decisión del Tribunal Supremo sobre los mapas LRC
Harrisburg, PA - Marzo 16, 2022 - Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the bipartisan maps for state legislative districts drawn by the Legislative Redistricting Commission and scheduled the petition period for the Mayo primary; the maps that passed the...
Costa, Frankel Unveil ‘Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act’
PITTSBURGH − Marzo 16, 2022 − In an effort to strengthen health protections for Pennsylvania workers, state Rep. Dan Frankel and state Sen. Jay Costa, both D-Allegheny, have introduced the Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act. Currently, the state’s Clean...
Senator Costa Announces $100K in Grants to Prevent Community Violence
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Marzo 9, 2022 − Today, Senator Costa announced the award of nearly $100,000 in state grant money for local organizations to do violence prevention work. “We hear about acts of violence after they’ve occurred, but I want to draw attention to and...
PA Senate Democrats Strongly Support Governor’s Proposed Budget to Invest in Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG – Febrero 8, 2022 – Governor Tom Wolf gave his final budget address today to a joint Pennsylvania House and Senate Session. The proposed budget invests in Pennsylvanians through education, workforce development, criminal justice reform, public health...
Senator Costa Votes in Support of Final PA House and Senate Maps in LRC Hearing
Harrisburg, Pa. − Febrero 4, 2022 − Senate Democratic Leader and Legislative Reapportionment Commission member Senator Jay Costa today voted in support of final maps for the Pennsylvania House and Senate districts. The final vote of the Commission was 4 to 1 in...