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Senator Costa gives good news and bad news on SB 22
PA Senate Democrats Vote Against Aument Amendment to Senate Bill 22, Decry Hypocrisy
HARRISBURG, PA − June 12, 2018 − The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats voted unanimously against a Senator Aument amendment to create judicial districts, as part of the redistricting reform bill, Senate Bill 22. Ultimately, the amendment passed by a partisan vote of...
Senator Costa speaks against judicial district amendment to SB 22
Senator Costa Outlines Concerns with Amended Senate Bill 22
HARRISBURG, PA − June 6, 2018 − For the past several months, the Senate has been working with constituents and advocacy organizations to improve the fairness of Pennsylvania’s redistricting process. That work took the shape of Senate Bill 22, sponsored by a majority...
Ground is broken on the 2018 Capitol Hunger Garden
Senator Costa comments on National Guard Day Resolution
Costa Bill on Public Health Emergencies Advances in the Senate
Pittsburgh, Pa. − May 22, 2018 − The Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in support of Senate Bill 1001, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr.‘s legislation that will allow the Department of Health to declare public health emergencies. The...
Senator Costa floor remarks on Gun Violence and School Safety
Senator Costa Applauds Certification of UPMC as Academic Clinical Research Program for Medical Marijuana
Pittsburgh, PA − May 8, 2018 − Governor Tom Wolf today announced the certification of eight medical facilities as academic, clinical research programs for medical marijuana. Among those certified is the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Senate...
Senator Costa remarks from the Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Service
Senator Costa remarks on Campaign Finance Reform
Senator Costa Resolution on National Police Week and Police Officer Memorial Day
Senator Costa remarks on SB-1056 No Vote
Veto the Drug Formulary, Governor Wolf
Op-ed By Senator Jay Costa, Jr. & Rep. Frank Dermody
Sitting on Governor Tom Wolf’s desk right now is Senate Bill 936 – legislation that would interfere with the relationship between an injured worker and their doctor, as a way to save money for the insurance industry.
Senator Costa Calls for Action on Reasonable Gun Reform
Senator Costa Announces $150,000 in Grants to Allegheny County Senior Community Centers
Pittsburgh, PA − April 20, 2018 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced nearly $150,000 in state grants will go to senior community centers in his district. “Senior centers play a critical role in our communities,” said Senator Costa....
Senator Costa talks about Landslide Legislation
Senator Costa Remarks from the American Red Cross Press Conference
Senator Jay Costa On the Phone interview with PCN, “This week in PA”
Sen. Costa Remarks on Landslide Insurance
Senator Costa Talks About a Series of Comprehensive Bills that Address Workplace Harassment
Update on the Opioid and Heroin Crisis
Senator Costa Announces $250,000 in State Grant Funding for Apprenticeship Programs
Pittsburgh, PA − April 3, 2018 − Today Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. announced the award of nearly $250,000 in state funding for apprenticeship and job training projects in Allegheny County. “Apprenticeships are a valuable, accessible tool for reaching...
Financial Freedom for Working Families
Senator Costa Announces New Historical Marker in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa. − March 29, 2018 − Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced the addition of an official Pennsylvania Historical Marker in Pittsburgh: film director Lois Weber. Lois Weber was the first American woman film director and a pioneer in...
Senator Costa Offers Testimony on Redistricting Reform
Senator Costa Floor Remarks on March for Our Lives and Sensible Gun Reform
Sen. Costa Discusses Election Reform
Costa and Dermody Praise Wolf’s Fair Election Initiative
HARRISBURG, March 26, 2018 − Top Democrats in the House and Senate embraced Gov. Tom Wolf’s pledge of support for their ongoing efforts to reform the way political campaigns are paid for in Pennsylvania. “Our democratic form of government is designed to be...