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2025
Marzo 21, 2025: The Senate is in Session Marzo 24-26
Marzo 14, 2025: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Marzo 7, 2025: Final Week of Budget Hearings
Febraury 28, 2025: Week Two of Budget Hearings
Febrero 21, 2025: Week One of Budget Hearings
Febrero 14, 2025: Offices Closed Lunes for Presidents’ Day
Febrero 7, 2025: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
Enero 31, 2025: Tune into the Budget Address on Febrero 4!
Enero 17, 2025: Happy Martin Luther King, Jr., Day!
Enero 10, 2025: The 2025-26 Legislative Session has begun!
Enero 3, 2025: Happy New Year, District 43!
2024
Diciembre 20, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Diciembre 13, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Diciembre 6, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Noviembre 27, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Noviembre 15, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Noviembre 8, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Noviembre 1, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 25, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 18, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 11, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 4, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Septiembre 27, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Septiembre 20, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Septiembre 13, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Septiembre 6, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 30, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 23, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 16, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 9, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 2, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Julio 26, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Julio 19, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Julio 12, 2024: Budget and Legislative Victories for the 43rd
Julio 5, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Junio 28, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Junio 21, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Junio 14, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Junio 7, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Mayo 31, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Mayo 24, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Mayo 16, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Mayo 3, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Abril 26, 2024: Senator Jay Costa Announces Recipients of School Safety and Mental Health Supports for Students and Staff in the 43rd Senatorial District
Abril 23, 2024: It's Election Day!
Abril 16, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
Marzo 26, 2024: Senator Costa Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grants for the 43rd
Febrero 8, 2024: Recap from the Budget Address
Febrero 2, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
2023
Diciembre 29, 2023: 2023 In Review
Diciembre 22, 2023: Happy Holidays from Senator Costa
Diciembre 20, 2023: Water and Sewer Grant Announcements for the 43rd
Diciembre 15, 2023: Victories in the Pennsylvania School Code
Diciembre 7, 2023: FINAL REMINDER: Pennie Webinar TODAY at 6 PM
Diciembre 5, 2023: PENNIE Webinar Jueves at 6 PM
Diciembre 1, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Noviembre 10, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 20, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 13, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Septiembre 28, 2023: Updates from Harrisburg
Agosto 16, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 8, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Agosto 3, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Julio 27, 2023: It's Time to Finish the Job
Julio 18, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Julio 3, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Junio 29, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Junio 14, 2023: PA Senate Democrats Legislative Priorities
Junio 2, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Mayo 5, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Abril 24, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
Marzo 24, 2023: ICYMI: Over $7 Million in Grants to the 43rd!
Marzo 16, 2023: Senator Costa Announces Over $7 Million in Grant Funding to Senate District 43
Marzo 13, 2023: Updates for the 43rd!
Marzo 6, 2023: Join us for a Telephone Town Hall on Marzo 7
Febrero 23, 2023: Updates from the 43rd
2022
Diciembre 29, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
Diciembre 15, 2022: Senator Jay Costa, Representative Dan Frankel Announce over $500,000 in Nonprofit Security Grant Funding for Allegheny County
Diciembre 9, 2022: Welcome to the New 43rd District!
Noviembre 3, 2022: Voting, PENNIE, Housing, and More Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 17, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
Septiembre 23, 2022: You're Invited to a FREE Shredding event on Oct 1!
Septiembre 16, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
Julio 28, 2022: $100 million secured for Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health
Julio 22, 2022: $125 million secured for Whole Home Repairs
Julio 20, 2022: $15 million secured for Arts and Culture Recovery Grant
Julio 12, 2022: State Budget Enacted
Abril 25, 2022: Millions Coming to Pittsburgh & Allegheny County!
Abril 19, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
Marzo 17, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
Marzo 9, 2022: Marzo Updates in the 43rd
Febrero 15, 2022: Updates in the 43rd: Grants for local EMS, tax filing after UC, and more
Febrero 9, 2022: State Budget Update
Febrero 1, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
Enero 28, 2022: Bridge Collapse on Forbes Ave
Enero 5, 2022: Student Loan Relief for Nurses
2021
Diciembre 8, 2021: $8.75 Million in State Grants Coming to Our District
Noviembre 29, 2021; FREE & VIRTUAL Health Insurance Townhall
Noviembre 4, 2021: All veterans invited - Veteran's Day Luncheon, Viernes, Noviembre 12, RSVP now!
Octubre 20, 2021: Updates for the 43rd
Octubre 15, 2021: Low-Income and Affordable Housing Information and Updates
Octubre 13, 2021: Elections Are Coming!
Junio 28, 2021: Updates from PA Budget Week in Harrisburg
Abril 27, 2021: Updates from Harrisburg and home
Abril 12, 2021: All Pennsylvania adults eligible for COVID vaccine APRIL 13
Marzo 31, 2021: Open eligibility coming SOON for COVID vaccine
Marzo 26, 2021: Updates for the 43rd
Marzo 12, 2021: Updates in the 43rd
Febrero 12, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Update
2020
Diciembre 31, 2020: A Year In Grants for the 43rd District
Diciembre 30, 2020: What’s in the federal stimulus bill?
Diciembre 15, 2020: COVID-19 Vaccine Update Telephone Town Hall
Diciembre 7, 2020: PA Senate Democrats introduce $4 billion COVID aid plan
Noviembre 24, 2020: Sign up for a free health insurance consultation!
Noviembre 10, 2020: Need help getting health care insurance for 2021?
Octubre 29, 2020: Submit Your Mail Ballot as Soon as Possible
Octubre 23, 2020: Voting & COVID Safety Telephone Town Hall
Octubre 22, 2020: Be The Change live chat on the election
Octubre 19, 2020: Voter Registration Deadline is TODAY
Octubre 1, 2020: FAQs on the 2020 Election
Septiembre 18, 2020: Update on the Noviembre Election!
Septiembre 3, 2020: Labor Day Weekend of Service
Agosto 14, 2020: Download “Be The Change”
Julio 27, 2020: Virtual Townhall – Agosto 4, 6pm
Julio 17, 2020: PA Department of Education Issues Guidance on School Reopening
Junio 26, 2020: Grant Application Opening for Small Businesses
Junio 23, 2020: You’re Invited to a virtual townhall on small business assistance
Junio 18, 2020: Main Street Business Assistance Townhall
Junio 11, 2020: Small Business Grants COMING SOON!
Junio 3, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Junio 3
Mayo 29, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Mayo 29
Mayo 22, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Mayo 22
Mayo 20, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Mayo 20
Mayo 8, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Mayo 8
Mayo 6, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Mayo 6
Abril 27, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Abril 27
Abril 24, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Abril 24
Abril 23, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Abril 23
Abril 20, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Abril 20
Abril 16, 2020: Covid Update, 4/16/2020
Abril 13, 2020: COVID 19 Update, 4/13
Abril 9, 2020: Costa Covid Update: School Buildings Closed
Abril 7, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Senate returns to session
Abril 2, 2020: COVID 19 Update, 4/2
Marzo 31, 2020: Stay At Home Order Extended, Schools Closed Indefinitely
Marzo 26, 2020: COVID 19 Update, Marzo 26
Marzo 25, 2020: COVID 19 Update, Marzo 25
Marzo 24, 2020: COVID19 Update, 3/24
Marzo 23, 2020: COVID 19 Update: Stay At Home, Allegheny County
Marzo 21, 2020: COVID 19 Update, Marzo 21
Marzo 19, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Marzo 19
Marzo 18, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Marzo 18
Marzo 17, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Marzo 17
Marzo 15, 2020: COVID-19 Prevention
Marzo 10, 2020: COVID-19
Febrero 3, 2020: Budget Address Preview
Enero 15, 2020: 2020 Legislative Priorities
2019
Diciembre 6, 2019: ACA Event
Noviembre 4, 2019: Security Grants
Octubre 11, 2019: Weatherization Forums
Septiembre 5, 2019: Septiembre is Recovery Month
Agosto 8, 2019: Special Update
Agosto 2, 2019: Mixed Use Projects Coming To Our District!
Julio 17, 2019: Pa Budget
Junio 11, 2019: Junio in Harrisburg
Mayo 8, 2019: School Safety
Abril 4, 2019: Advocating for our Environment
Marzo 7, 2019: Health care access in Pittsburgh and PA
Febrero 6, 2019: Black History Month
Enero 4, 2019: Swearing In Ceremony
2018
Diciembre 4, 2018: Health care is a Human Right
Noviembre 9, 2018: Remembering the Victims of the Tree of Life Mass Shooting
Octubre 10, 2018: Protections for Domestic Violence Victims Becomes Law
Septiembre 6, 2018: School Safety
Agosto 9, 2018: Join Me on Agosto 28th for my "What’s Up with my Water?" Event
Julio 9, 2018: Police Training & Community Relations
Marzo 19, 2018: Join Me on Marzo 22nd for a Conversation on Women in Government, Advocacy and the Private Sector
2017
Abril 26, 2017: 2017 Tax Amnesty Program is Now Open
Febrero 15, 2017: Session Update
2016
Junio 3, 2016: Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Abril 27, 2016: Governor Wolf Signs SB 3 Legalizing Medical Cannabis
2015
Marzo 2, 2015: Governor Wolf’s $29.88 Billion Budget — Bold, Responsible
Marzo 2, 2015: Governor Wolf to Deliver Budget Address
2014
Diciembre 24, 2014: Year in Review
Octubre 24, 2014: Honoring Our Veterans
Septiembre 26, 2014: Community Forum on Internet Safety and Online Child Predators with Attorney General Kane
Septiembre 4, 2014: TeleTown Hall Meeting
Junio 12, 2014: TeleTown Hall Meeting
Mayo 28, 2014: Senior Expo on Mayo 29th
Abril 3, 2014: Upcoming Community Forum
Febrero 7, 2014: Senate Democrats Respond to Governor’s Politically-Motivated Budget
2013
Diciembre 17, 2013: Happy Holidays
Noviembre 4, 2013: Free Flu Shot Clinic
Octubre 15, 2013: Affordable Care Act – Insurance Marketplace Now in Operation
Agosto 30, 2013: 75th Anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Julio 17, 2013: Legislative Update from Senator Jay Costa
Julio 12, 2013: Final Pennsylvania Budget Leaves Much Room for Improvement
Junio 13, 2013: Sen. Costa: Key Transportation Legislation Clears Senate
Abril 25, 2013: Senate Democrats Seek Job Creation, Education, Safety Net Dollars in Budget Discussions
Abril 5, 2013: Costa Celebrates Mentoring with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Marzo 14, 2013: Costa Continues Fight for Epilepsy Funding and Awareness
Febrero 22, 2013: Costa Hosts First Meeting of Arts and Cultural Caucus
Febrero 8, 2013: Senate Democrats Say Corbett Budget Misses Mark
Enero 11, 2013: Senator Costa Optimistic about 2013-14 Session; Welcomes New Members
2012
Diciembre 18, 2012: Sen. Costa, Electoral College Members Cast Presidential Ballots
Diciembre 7, 2012: Democratic Leaders Meet to Discuss Budget Priorities
Noviembre 20, 2012: Senator Costa Donates Turkeys to Families in Need
Octubre 3, 2012: Court Rejects Voter ID Requirement: No ID Required in Noviembre
Septiembre 28, 2012: PHEAA’s Student Aid Guide Now Available Online
Septiembre 10, 2012: Open a College Savings Account in Septiembre and Save Money
Agosto 17, 2012: HEMAP Restart is Excellent News for Families, Neighborhoods and Communities
Julio 24, 2012: Costa: Final State Budget Far Better than Corbett Plan
Junio 29, 2012: Sen. Costa: Lottery Protections Needed
Mayo 31, 2012: Costa Welcomes Hines Ward to Senate
Mayo 28, 2012: A Memorial Day Tribute
Mayo 17, 2012: Step One: Senate Passes $27.6 billion General Fund Budget
Mayo 3, 2012: Highmark – UPMC Agree: Health Care Consumers Win
Abril 19, 2012: Preliminary Redistricting Map Approved, but Not Good Enough
Abril 10, 2012: Democrats Outline Budget Negotiation Priorities, Investment Plan
Febrero 10, 2012: State Investment in Transportation Will Create Jobs, Support Commerce
Enero 27, 2012: As Governor’s Budget Address Nears, Senate Democrats Begin Discussion of Priorities
2011
Noviembre 28, 2011: Deadline to Submit Input to Pennsylvania's Legislative Reapportionment Commission is Miércoles, Noviembre 30th
Octubre 28, 2011: Update on Senate Bill 1 – School Voucher Bill Heads to House
Octubre 21, 2011: PA Unemployment Numbers Worsen
Octubre 7, 2011: Corbett Shale Policy Fails to Adequately Address Needs of Citizens, Communities, & Environment
Septiembre 28, 2011: PA Works Now – Putting Pennsylvanians Back to Work
Agosto 17, 2011: Important Deadline for Homeowners Seeking to Avoid Foreclosure
Julio 22, 2011: Marcellus Shale Report Released to Public
Julio 8, 2011: Feeling the Effects of Higher Ed Cuts
Junio 30, 2011: Senate and House Pass $27.15 Billion Republican Budget
Junio 17, 2011: Eds and Meds: Making Investments Now Will Pay Off in Years to Come
Junio 9, 2011: Senate Ready to Make Changes to Draconian House Republican Budget
Junio 8, 2011: Senate Ready to Make Changes to Draconian House Republican Budget
Mayo 25, 2011: House Sends GOP Budget Plan to Senate
Mayo 10, 2011: The Budget Process Heats Up – Your Input is Important to Me
Mayo 5, 2011: Budget Debate Getting Underway
Abril 20, 2011: Senate Democrats Propose Budget Solutions to Save $1.1 Billion, Restore Education Funding
Abril 8, 2011: The Fight Continues to Restore Funding to PA Universities
Marzo 31, 2011: Pennsylvania Legal Aid – Helping to Ensure Justice Statewide
Marzo 18, 2011: Budget Hearings Begin
Marzo 11, 2011: Governor's Budget Balanced on the Backs of Working Families
Marzo 3, 2011: Legislators asked to join PA Works Initiative
Febrero 25, 2011: Urgent Call – Save adultBasic NOW
Febrero 24, 2011: Our 6-Point Plan to Create Jobs and Streamline Government
Febrero 17, 2011: It's Time to Focus on the Issues that Matter
Febrero 4, 2011: Unemployment Compensation
Febrero 2, 2011: E-Waste Recycling Law Provisions Take Effect
Enero 27, 2011: Concussions in High School Sports Need Regulation
Enero 19, 2011: Averting an Insurance Crisis
Enero 14, 2011: Averting an Insurance Crisis
Enero 6, 2011: 3 New Senators Take Oath of Office