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Senators Maria Collett and Jay Costa Lead Senate Democrats in Affirming Constitutional Rights, Introducing Resolution Condemning Unconstitutional Use of Force by Federal Immigration Officers

Harrisburg, PA — January 27, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery, Caucus Chair) and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-43, Allegheny) announced plans to introduce a new resolution affirming that constitutional rights guaranteed by the United States and...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce Grant Awards from Small Water and Sewer Program

PITTSBURGH, PA – January 22, 2026 − Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce grants from the Small Water and Sewer Grant Program. “I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these Small Water and Sewer...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce Grant Awards from the Multimodal Transportation Fund

PITTSBURGH, PA – January 20, 2026 − Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce grants from the Multimodal Transportation Fund. “I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these Multimodal Transportation...

Senator Costa Interviews Penn Vet at the 2026 PA Farm Show

Senator Costa pulls a milkshake with the PA dairymen’s association at the 2026 PA Farm Show

Interviews Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding at the 2026 PA Farm Show

2026 Farm Show

Senators Haywood and Costa Lead January 6 Commemoration Honoring Law Enforcement Who Defended Democracy

HARRISBURG, PA − January 6, 2026 − Today, State Senator Art Haywood, and Senator Jay Costa, Democratic Party Leader, gathered in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and to honor...

Senator Costa Answers 25 Questions to End 2025

Sen. Jay Costa and Rep. Joe McAndrew Bring $3 Million Back to Help Penn Hills with Road Projects

HARRISBURG, December 23, 2025 − State Sen. Jay Costa and state Rep. Joseph McAndrew today announced $3 million in state funding to support the Municipality of Penn Hills with its public works planned transportation improvements. The funding comes from the state...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce LSA Grant Awards

PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce grants for the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) and Act 13 Programs. Administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, these...

Session Spotlight :: December 8, 2025

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Announces Nearly $2 Million in PCCD Funding for the 43rd Senatorial District

PITTSBURGH, PA – December 11, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announces $1,933,927 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) benefitting the 43rd district, encompassing parts of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. “I am...

Highlight New Child Care Recruitment & Retention Bonuses Secured in the 2025-26 Budget

Governor Shapiro, Lt. Governor Davis, Child Care Workers, and Legislators Highlight New Child Care Recruitment & Retention Bonuses Secured in the 2025-26 Budget

Verona, PA – December 1, 2025 – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined child care workers, legislators, and community leaders at Riverview Children’s Center in Allegheny County to highlight child care investments secured in the 2025-26 budget the Governor signed last month. These investments will help Pennsylvania recruit and retain child care workers, expand access to quality care, and ensure more parents can stay in the workforce and provide for their families.

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Session Spotlight :: November 17, 2025

Senator Costa Celebrates Democratic Priorities in the 2025-26 PA Budget

Senator Jay Costa Announces $725,000 In Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Grants for the 43rd District

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 19, 2025 − Today, Senator Jay Costa announces $725,000 in Gaming Economic Development Tourism money benefiting the 43rd senatorial district. Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants allow municipalities, authorities,...

Session Spotlight :: November 12, 2025

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Celebrates the Passage of Historic 2025-26 State Budget

The $50.1 billion 2025-26 Pennsylvania Budget secures record-setting investments in education, affordability, community safety, and economic development HARRISBURG, PA − November 12, 2025 − On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Senate of Pennsylvania passed the...

Senator Costa Speaks on 2025-26 PA Budget

Senator Costa Provides an Update on SNAP

Senate Democrats Applaud Governor Shapiro’s Disaster Declaration, Celebrates Court Decision Ordering SNAP

HARRISBURG, PA − October 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats express gratitude to Governor Shapiro for his decision to sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency and sending $5 million in Commonwealth Funding to Pennsylvania’s network of foodbanks. Additionally,...

Session Spotlight :: October 27, 2025

Senate Democrats Introduce Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program to Fight Hunger Amid SNAP Funding Freeze

HARRISBURG, PA − October 28, 2025 − Today, Senate Democrats held a press event to introduce the Pennsylvania Food Bank and Hunger Relief Grant Program, legislation that will allocate $50 million from the Rainy Day Fund for the Department of Agriculture to send to...