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Sen. Costa, Rep Frankel: $500,000-plus awarded to local religious nonprofits for security, safety
PITTSBURGH, April 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...
Senator Costa advocates for full and fair education funding
Senator Costa Advocates for Hate Crimes Legislation
Senator Costa asks for support for indoor smoking ban
Senator Costa Applauds Supreme Court Decision on LRC Maps
Harrisburg, PA - March 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 May primary; the maps that passed the...
Costa, Frankel Unveil ‘Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act’
PITTSBURGH − March 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...
Sen. Costa & Rep. Frankel Introduce Indoor Smoking Ban Legislation
Senator Costa Announces $100K in Grants to Prevent Community Violence
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 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...
Senator Costa provides update on congressional redistricting
Sen. Costa’s Redistricting Update
Senator Costa’s Response To Governor Wolf’s 2022-23 Budget Address
PA Senate Democrats Strongly Support Governor’s Proposed Budget to Invest in Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG – February 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. − February 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...
Senator Costa remarks on final LRC maps
Sen. Costa Remarks: ARP Money Press Conference
Gov Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Plan to Secure a Brighter Pennsylvania for Generations
Harrisburg, PA – February 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,...
Sen Costa Highlights PA 2022-23 Budget Priorities
Sen. Costa’s Redistricting Update
Sen. Costa Discusses The Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Receives Funding Press Conference
Sen Costa’s Remarks on Funding For Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Leaders Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 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...
Sen. Costa Health Care Funding Press Conference Remarks
$225 Million in Funding Announced for Health Care Provider Community
Senator Costa Announces $650K in Economic Development Grants
Allegheny County, Pa. – January 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 – January 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. – January 19, 2022 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today announced the appointment of Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) to Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.
Sen. Costa Reminds Pennsylvanians About Pennie
Senator Costa Gives A Redistricting Update
Senator Costa Announces More Than $800K in Community Grants
Pittsburgh, Pa. − December 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...