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Senator Costa Voices his Support for Legislation Doing away with School Lunch Shaming
Costa, Fontana React to Trump Paris Accord Decision; Redouble Efforts in Pa
Harrisburg – June 3, 2017 – Stunned at President Donald J. Trump’s dismissal of climate change and abandonment of the Paris climate accord, Senators Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today stated their intentions to position Pennsylvania to lead...
Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention Forum :: May 25, 2017
Senator Costa Remarks on HB-271/Internet Gaming
Costa: Local Community Revitalization Efforts Bolstered by State Grant Funds
Harrisburg, May 18, 2017 — Two local organizations focused on community revitalization will share $375,000 in state grant funds to further their efforts, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) announced today. “We’re so fortunate to have organizations in our...
Costa Legislation Will Protect Kids from School Lunch Shaming
Harrisburg – May 10, 2017 – Concerned at reported mistreatment of children with low balances on school lunch accounts, State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today introduced legislation that would prohibit “lunch shaming” by school administrators and staff. “These...
Senator Costa attended the 8th Annual Capitol Hunger Garden Groundbreaking
Senator Costa Remarks from the 24th Annual FOP Memorial Service
Adjutant General Tony Carrelli addresses the Pennsylvania Senate on National Guard Day
Senator Costa Floor Remarks on Proposed 2017-18 Budget
Senator Costa Remarks on Proposed Property Tax Reform
Costa: Environmental Education Grants Awarded to Benefit Student
Harrisburg, April 21, 2017 — Efforts to educate local students about environmental issues will be bolstered by more than $50,000 in state Environmental Education Grant funding, Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) announced today. “There is nothing more important than providing...
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Senator Costa Floor Remarks on Property Tax Reform
Senator Costa introduces guest Ryan Cardillo
Costa Drives Housing Grant Funding to Local Communities
Homewood and Hazelwood to receive significant investments Harrisburg, April 13, 2017 — Three Pittsburgh communities will share $300,000 in state grant funds awarded through Pennsylvania’s Housing Affordability Rehabilitation and Enhancement Act (PHARE), also known as...
Costa Reacts to Passing of Pittsburgh Steelers Owner Dan Rooney
Harrisburg, April 13, 2017 — State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) expressed his thoughts and offered condolences on the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney earlier today. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rooney was 84 years old. “Today Pennsylvania...
Costa Pleased with Settlement Between Uber and Public Utility Commission
HARRISBURG, April 6, 2017 – State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) released the following statement after the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the proposed settlement agreement with ride sharing company Uber Technologies. While a proponent of Act...
Honor Transportation Commitment to Mon Valley and Eastern Suburban Communities
Costa, Brewster insist that Turnpike dollars are obligated to improve regional access Harrisburg – March 31, 2017 – State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) said today that the legislative commitment...
Costa Secures Water, Sewer Grant Funds for Local Communities
HARRISBURG, March 29, 2017 – Four local water and sewer projects will share more than half a billion dollars in state grant funds, state Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) announced today. “Our residents rely on public water and sewer systems to provide for some of the...
Senator Costa Floor Remarks on Property Tax Reform
Senator Costa voices his support for SR-44, condemning acts of hate and violence
Bright Futures Learning Centers, Inc
Costa Denounces Threats, Acts of Religious Hatred
Harrisburg – March 1, 2017 – State Senator Jay Costa today issued the following statement in reaction to threats directed at Jewish places of worship, schools, community centers and the desecration of cemeteries in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. “I am...
Senator Costa introduces Casey’s Law
Costa Introduces Legislation to Support Families Affected by Opioid Epidemic
Harrisburg – February 16, 2017 – Committed to the fight against opioid addiction, State Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) today introduced legislation that would provide support to families seeking emergency treatment for loved ones. “Families are suffering – it’s as...
Senator Costa Remarks on Senate Bill 166
Senator Costa Remarks on Senate Bill 241- Equal Pay Law
Wolf’s 2017-18 Budget Ushers in Reinvention of Government
Harrisburg – February 7, 2017 – Gov. Tom Wolf presented his budget plan for Fiscal Year 2017-18 that calls for an increase in education funding, cuts of $2 billion in government expenses and no broad-based tax increase, state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) said today.