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Senator Jay Costa Reviews Climate Change Testimony
Sen. Costa and Rep. Frankel to host ACA Enrollment Program
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Re-Elects Full Leadership Team
HARRISBURG, PA − November 14, 2018 − The entire leadership team of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus was reelected today to serve its membership for the 2019-20 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus won five new seats in the 2018 midterm...
Senator Costa Announces Nearly $700,000 in Community Conservation Grants
PITTSBURGH, November 14, 2018 − Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. announced the award of nearly $700,000 in grants for community conservation projects in the 43rd Senatorial District. “These grants are a worthwhile investment to protect our natural...
Sen. Costa’s Veterans Appreciation Ceremony :: November 9, 2018
Pennsylvania state senator reflects on synagogue shooting
Senator Costa Announces $150,000 in Safety and Security Grants
Pittsburgh, Pa. − October 30, 2018 − Sen. Jay Costa (D- Allegheny County) today announced that $150,000 in School Safety and Security grants were awarded to school districts in the 43rd district through the School Safety and Security Committee within...
Senator Costa reacts to SB-261
Senator Costa’s Statement on SB 261, Grand Jury Recommendations
HARRISBURG, October 17, 2018 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. released the following statement on what transpired tonight on the legislation regarding the grand jury recommendations on child sex abuse: Since first reading its report, I have been a...
Senators Fontana, Costa and Vulakovich Announce Water Line Replacement Dollars
HARRISBURG, October 17, 2018 – State Senators Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny), Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) today announced $49 million in state funds to replace 28,000 residential lead lateral connections in Pittsburgh. “I am pleased that...
Senator Jay Costa Senate Floor Remarks on Arts and Humanities Month
Senator Costa welcomes students from the Western PA School for the Deaf
Sen. Costa’s Legislative Update :: October 12, 2018
Sen. Costa Remarks on Passage of HB 2060
Sen. Costa Releases Statement on HB2060, Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
Harrisburg – October 3, 2018 – State Sen. Jay Costa released a statement on HB2060, Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence: "Today is an historic day. We have finally passed substantive legislation to protect the victims of domestic violence, and it...
Senator Costa Applauds the Passage of Automated Speed Enforcement for Workzones
HARRISBURG, PA, October 2, 2018 − After years of debate, today the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 172 which allows for automated speed enforcement for active work zones. “Active construction zones on highways can be dangerous places – both for drivers and for...
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Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. Submits Written Testimony to EPA on Fuel Economy Standards
HARRISBURG, PA, September 25, 2018 – The Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting in Pittsburgh today regarding a proposal to eliminate fuel economy standards on vehicles; Senator Costa submitted written testimony in opposition as he was unable...
Senator Costa Honors Senator Gerald LaValle in a Moment of Silence
Sen. Costa Remarks Improve Community Policing
State Legislators Unveil Police and Community Relation Reform Legislation
Harrisburg, PA − September 25, 2018 − Following the death of Antwon Rose, Jr. earlier this year, and other incidents around the state and nation, state legislators began work on legislation regarding police management and community relations. Today, Senators...
Senator Costa & Representative Deluca Announce $500,000 in State Grants for Local Water & Sewer Projects
PITTSBURGH, PA − September 18, 2018 − Senator Jay Costa and Representative Tony DeLuca today announced the award of more than $500,000 for local water and sewer projects. “The quality of water infrastructure is a critical issue, at the national and local...
Senator Costa & Representative Paul Costa Announce $400,000 in State Grants for Local Projects
PITTSBURGH, PA − September 18, 2018 − Senator Jay Costa and Representative Paul Costa today announced the award of more than $400,000 for local projects. “Unfortunately, municipalities often lack the funds that they need to make critical repairs to their...
Senator Costa & Representative Gainey Announce $250,000 in State Grants for Wilkinsburg Water & Sewer Project
PITTSBURGH, PA − September 18, 2018 −Senator Jay Costa and Representative Ed Gainey today announced a state grant award for a water and sewer project in Wilkinsburg. “Access to clean water and a reliable sewer system is something that every citizen of...
Senator Costa Hosts an Open House on Addiction
Senator Costa Joins other State Legislators to Unveil Legislation to Address Police and Community Relations
Western PA State Legislators Unveil Police and Community Relation Reform Legislation
Pittsburgh, PA − September 13, 2018 − Following the death of Antwon Rose, Jr. earlier this year, and other incidents around the state and nation, state legislators from Western Pennsylvania began work on legislation regarding police management and community...
Senator Costa Clean Indoor Air Act
‘All Pa. workers have a right to breathe free’
PITTSBURGH, September 11, 2018 – On the 10th anniversary of the start of Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA), elected officials joined with advocates to celebrate the health benefits of a decade of the law and to call for extending those same benefits to all employees in Pennsylvania.
Senator Costa and Rep. Davis Announce $500,000 Grant for Carnegie Library of Homestead
Munhall, PA − September 6, 2018 − Senator Jay Costa, Jr. and Representative Austin Davis today announced the award of $500,000 to the Carnegie Library of Homestead for improvements to its Music Hall. “The Carnegie libraries and our community libraries are an...