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Sen. Costa’s Remarks on Clean Indoor Air
Clean Indoor Air Press Conference
Senator Costa Wishes Senator Dinniman Best in Retirement, Thanks Him for Years of Dedicated Service
Pittsburgh, Pa. − February 7, 2020 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. wishes Senator Andy Dinniman the best in his retirement and thanks him for years of dedicated service to his constituents. “It has been an honor to serve with Senator Dinniman since he was...
Senator Costa Remarks On Healthcare
Senator Costa’s Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
New Study: Pennsylvanians breathed months of dirty air in 2018
For many PA cities, air quality was unhealthy around 1 out of every 4 days
PITTSBURGH, PA – January 28, 2020 – Millions of Pennsylvanians across the state are breathing months’ worth of poor air quality due to pollution in 2018, according to a new report released today by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The groups’ report was released as Pittsburgh and other metropolitan areas experienced unhealthy air days this month, an uncommon experience in wintertime for the Commonwealth’s cities.
Senator Costa Gives An Update On Senate Matters
Trouble in the Air Press Conference
Senator Costa Remarks-Trouble in the Air Press Conference
15th and 19th Amendment Monument Press Conference
Senator Costa Announces Nearly $400,000 in State Dairy Grants
Harrisburg, Pa. − January 22, 2020 − State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced two awards to local dairy programs, totaling nearly $400,000. “Dairy is one of Pennsylvania’s largest industries, with unique and difficult challenges. If we want...
Senator Costa Announces PA Smart Grants for Five Local School Districts
Pittsburgh, Pa. − January 17, 2020 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced the award of $35,000 in state grants for computer science classes and teacher trainings to each of five local school districts. “I was honored to stand with Secretary of...
Senator Costa 2020 Video
Senator Costa’s 2020 PA Farm Show Walkabout
Senator Costa Chats With Pennsylvania Secretary Of Agriculture About Developments In The Farm Industry
Senator Jay Costa Hosts an ACA Enrollment Event
Senators Stefano and Costa to Jointly Introduce Legislation Reforming Driver’s License Suspensions
Harrisburg, Pa − December 6, 2019 −Senator Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) and Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. (D-Allegheny) announced plans to introduce legislation that would reform the process of license suspension for driving violations. The legislation would...
Senator Costa Hosts ACA Enrollment Event
Senator Costa Announces More than $2 Million in Transportation Grants
Harrisburg, PA − November 12, 2019 − Today, Senator Jay Costa, Jr. announced that $2 million in grants for transportation projects will be awarded to the 43rd senatorial district. “We have aging infrastructure in our region and across the Commonwealth; it’s important...
Hate Crime Legislation Introduced in Pa. House, Senate
Legislation will give state the tools to prevent and address hate crimes across commonwealth
HARRISBURG, October 30, 2019 – As Pennsylvanians paused to mark one year since the terror attack in Squirrel Hill, legislators in the Pennsylvania House and Senate have moved to introduce a comprehensive legislative package to address hate crimes.
Senator Costa and Others Introduce Hate Crime Legislation to Modernize how PA Responds to Hate Crimes
Poverty Listening Tour Report News Conference
Senator Costa to Introduce Legislation Reforming Campaign Finance, Improving Transparency
Harrisburg, Pa. − October 25, 2019 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today circulated a memo to his colleagues in the Senate seeking cosponsors on legislation that would reform Pennsylvania’s campaign finance laws and ensure better transparency and...
Senator Costa Announces $5M in Security Grants
Senator Costa and Representative Frankel Applaud $5M in Safety Grants for Religious Entities
Harrisburg, PA − October 23, 2019 − On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Senate added an amendment to House Bill 859 that would provide $5 million in grants for community and religious spaces to improve their security. “This is about taking the next step to do what needs...
Sen. Costa Floor Remarks on Grants for Religious Entities
Senator Costa Introduces PA Local Solar Program
PA Local Solar Program
Legislators Introduce Local Solar Program in House and Senate
Harrisburg, Pa − October 22, 2019 − A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators along with advocates and utility providers came together in Harrisburg today to announce plans for a local solar program. “In my district, I have seen a huge spike in folks interested in...