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Gov Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Plan to Secure a Brighter Pennsylvania for Generations
Harrisburg, PA – Febrero 2, 2022 – Governor Tom Wolf announced today his $1.7 billion plan to help Pennsylvania fully recover from the pandemic and pave the way for a successful future with support for families and workers, small businesses, the healthcare system,...
Los dirigentes anuncian una financiación de 4,5 millones de dólares para un programa de subvenciones de seguridad sin ánimo de lucro
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Enero 27, 2022 − Community and elected leaders today joined together at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to announce $4.5 million in funding for Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program. The program is funded by Act 83 of 2019 and...
Senator Costa Announces $650K in Economic Development Grants
Allegheny County, Pa. – Enero 26, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced the award of $650,000 in grants for economic development projects in the 43rd senatorial district. “Our district boasts incomparable resources,...
Pa Senate Dems Announce $225 Million in Funding for Hospitals & Health Care Providers
HARRISBURG – Enero 26, 2022 – The PA Senate Democrats were proud to pass legislation yesterday that will provide $225 million in funding to Pennsylvania hospitals and health care providers. This funding comes through the federal American Rescue Plan and final...
Senator Costa Appoints Senator Kearney to PA Senate Democrats’ Leadership Team
Senator Kearney has been named Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee
Harrisburg, Pa. – Enero 19, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today announced the appointment of Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) to Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.
Senator Costa Announces More Than $800K in Community Grants
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Diciembre 20, 2021 − Today Senator Jay Costa announced the award of more than $800,000 in state grants from the Keystone Communities Program (KCP) for community organizations in the 43rd senatorial district. “These grants are going to worthy...
El senador Costa vota a favor de los mapas legislativos preliminares, el proceso pasa al periodo de comentarios públicos
Harrisburg, Pa. – Diciembre 16, 2021 − State Senator Jay Costa today voted in favor of the preliminary maps that were presented to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC). The preliminary maps were approved by the LRC and now enter a 30 day public comment...
Senator Costa Announces $4 Million in Grants for Local Projects
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Diciembre 6, 2021 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of a $2 million state grant for Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh, and $2 million for The Riviera at 350 Technology Drive. Yeshivath Achei Tmimim will use the grant for the...
Gov. Wolf Visits the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh to Highlight $6.6 Million to Help Rebuild the Synagogue
Pittsburgh, PA − Diciembre 6, 2021 − Governor Tom Wolf visited the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh today to announce $6.6 million in state funding to support the rebuilding and reimagining of the synagogue. The governor was joined by Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and members of the Tree of Life’s REMEMBER. REBUILD. RENEW campaign which will transform the site of the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history into a new place of hope, remembrance, and education.
Sen. Costa & Rep. Frankel Announce $6.6M for Tree of Life Rebuild
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Diciembre 3, 2021 − Senator Jay Costa and Representative Dan Frankel today announced the award of $6.6 million in state grant funding for the rebuilding project at the Tree of Life in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. The...
Senator Costa Announces Major Funding for School Safety Initiatives in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Diciembre 1, 2021 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of nearly $3.5 million for school safety and violence prevention grants in Allegheny County. “Community organizations are the lifeblood of our region, and they know best the needs we...
Senator Costa Announces $1.5 Million in State Grants for the 43rd District, Including $200k for Tree of Life Remember.Rebuild.Renew
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Noviembre 19, 2021 − Senator Jay Costa today announced the award of more than $1.5 million for projects in the 43rd senatorial district. “Pennsylvania passed its own infrastructure bill in 2013 with the goal of funding every mode of transportation in...
Senate Republicans Renege on Election Investigation Agreement, Hire Partisan Third Party Firm
Harrisburg, Pa. – Noviembre 19, 2021 − In direct opposition to a statement made three weeks ago, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans have hired a third-party firm to conduct its sham election investigation. In an Octubre 20 article in Penn Capital Star, Senate Republicans...
Bill Would Expand Access to Solar Power
Harrisburg, PA − Octubre 26, 2021 − Senator Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) have introduced legislation that would expand access to solar power through a local voluntary program, while ensuring adequate ratepayer protection. Senate Bill 919,...
Costa Announces $36 Million for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Harrisburg – Octubre 20, 2021 – Sen. Costa announced today that $36,277,000 has been awarded to the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority project through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). “I am very pleased that as we continue talking...
Sen. Costa Announces Over $5 Million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits & Additional Housing Funding
HARRISBURG – Octubre 15, 2021 – Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) announced today that $5,290,908 has been awarded to three local low-income housing development projects. “Safe, stable, and affordable housing should be available to every person in Pennsylvania. I am very...
Senate Democrats File Application for Relief to Pause Overreaching Senate Republican Actions Until Court Issues Ruling on Lawsuit
Harrisburg – Septiembre 23, 2021 – State Senate Democrats issued the following statement announcing the filing of an application for relief in Commonwealth Court in response to the Senate Republican subpoena of the Department of State, including the request of...
Senate Democrats File Lawsuit Against Overreaching Senate Republican Subpoena
Harrisburg – Septiembre 17, 2021 – The Democratic members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee issued the following statement announcing a lawsuit filed today against a Senate Republican subpoena of the Department of State, including the request of...
Senate Democrats to Take Legal Action Against Overreaching Republican Subpoena and Corrupt Election Investigation
Harrisburg – Septiembre 15, 2021 – Following today’s Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee hearing, of which had one agenda item- Consideration of a motion to authorize the issuance of subpoenas- Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Democratic Chair of the...
Senator Jay Costa Issues Statement on PA Election Investigation and Unlawful Subpoenas
Harrisburg, PA − Septiembre 10, 2021 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today issued the following statement in response to President Pro Tempore’s Jake Corman’s announcement on 2020 election investigation: "Senate Democrats stand for protecting an individual’s right...
Senate Dem Members of Intergovernmental Operations Committee Question Why Senate Republicans are Misusing Committees & State Resources
Harrisburg – Septiembre 9, 2021 – The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee held a hearing today to allegedly examine the PA Department of State's evolving guidance to counties during the monumental 2020 general election. Testimony today from the Chairman of...
Sen. Costa Announces $2.6 Million in Community Crime Prevention Programs
HARRISBURG – Septiembre 8, 2021 – Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) announced today that over $2,615,616 million in grant funding has been awarded to area programs to address gun violence, opioid use, and community crime prevention programs. “I am pleased that numerous...
Senators Saval, Costa, Hughes, Haywood Announce New Legislation to Keep Struggling Pennsylvanians Housed
Harrisburg, PA − Agosto 23, 2021 − Senator Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia), Senator Jay Costa (D–Allegheny), Senator Vincent Hughes (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery), and Senator Art Haywood (D–Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced their plans for legislation to keep...
Senator Costa Announces Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Funding for Area Schools
PITTSBURGH – Agosto 4, 2021 – Sen. Jay Costa (D- Allegheny) announced today that 15 schools in his Senate district will receive funding through the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP), awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and distributed by the PA...
Sen. Costa Announces Over Half a Million in Keystone Communities Program Grant Funding
Pittsburgh – Agosto 2, 2021 – Sen. Jay Costa (D- Allegheny) announced today that $635,000 in Keystone Communities (KC) program grant funding has been awarded to community revitalization projects. “Every opportunity to revitalize a community gathering space, bring a...
Senator Costa Statement on Rise of Leslie Davis to President & CEO of UPMC
PITTSBURGH – Julio 28, 2021 - Today, Senator Jay Costa released the following statement in regards to the announcement that Leslie Davis is rising to become President and CEO of UPMC and the departure of Jeffrey Romoff: “I welcome the ascension of Leslie Davis to the...
$23.9 Million Approved for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Allegheny County – Julio 23, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced the approval of a $23,970,000 loan for the Pittsburgh Water...
PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA
Harrisburg – Julio 21, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House Representative...
Democratic Members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Send Letter to Counties Contacted for Mastriano Audit
Harrisburg, PA − Julio 8, 2021 − Democratic Members of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee send the following letter to counties contacted for Mastriano audit:
$628,880 in State Grants Awarded to Allegheny County for Traffic Upgrades
Allegheny County – Julio 7, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Sen. Wayne Fontana and Sen. Lindsey Williams announced $628,880 in state grants have been awarded to the area for traffic signal...