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State Senator Jay Costa Mourns the Passing of Longtime Colleague Rep. Tony DeLuca

Pittsburgh, PA – October 10, 2022 – Today, the PA House of Representatives announced the passing of Representative Tony DeLuca, serving the 32nd house district, at the age of 85. In response, State Senator Jay Costa offers the following statement: “I am heartbroken to...

Senator Costa Mourns the Passing of PA Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer

PITTSBURGH, PA − October 1, 2022 − Last night, PA Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer passed away in his sleep at the age of 74. In response to the unexpected loss of a longtime friend, Senator Jay Costa releases the following statement: “I am saddened and...

Sen. Costa: Voter Registration Day 2022

In the 43rd: Frick Conservatory

Senator Jay Costa Responds to King’s Bench Denial in SB 106 Lawsuit

Harrisburg, PA – September 12, 2022 – Today, the PA Supreme Court denied Gov. Wolf's request to invoke King's Bench for his lawsuit against SB 106. As a result, the case must first be heard in the Commonwealth Court. SB 106 includes a suite of constitutional...

Senator Costa talks about the future of Public Transportation

Senator Jay Costa Applauds Executive Order Ending State Support for Conversion Therapy, Calls for Antidiscrimination Legislation

HARRISBURG, PA – August 16, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order ending state funding for LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy, a pseudoscientific practice that seeks to alter a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Senator Jay Costa...

Sen. Costa Remarks: Housing Press Conference

Senator Jay Costa Applauds PA Supreme Court Decision on Act 77

HARRISBURG, PA – August 2, 2022 − Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to uphold Act 77, the state’s election law that permits no excuse mail in voting to continue in Pennsylvania. Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) offered the following statement in support of...

Senator Jay Costa Supports Governor Wolf Led Lawsuit Against SB 106, Reaffirms Commitment to Abortion Access in PA

HARRISBURG, PA – July 28, 2022 − Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a lawsuit against the Republican-led General Assembly for their unconstitutional attempt to ban abortion in Pennsylvania. Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), leader of the...

PENNVEST Awards Over $200M Loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority

Pittsburgh, PA − July 21, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced a $200+ million dollar loan for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority...

Senator Jay Costa Announces $7.5M for Redevelopment Project in Allegheny County

Rankin, PA – July 19, 2022 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa announced $7.5 million in state funding for a project located in the Rankin Borough. The redevelopment of the Carrie Furnace site will receive a $3 million dollar grant and a $4.5 million dollar...

Senator Costa discusses important points of the budget

Senator Costa on Childcare Tax Credit

Senator Costa on Education Funding

Senator Jay Costa Reaction to the 2022-23 PA State Budget

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa’s Statement on State Budget

Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa today voted in support of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. “Given our unprecedented revenue surplus, Senate Democrats fought tirelessly to ensure an agreement that...

Sen. Costa’s remarks from the Allegheny County Delegation Press Conference on Pitt Funding

Senator Jay Costa Applauds Expansion of Passenger Rail in Western PA

Pittsburgh, PA – June 27, 2022 – Today, State Senator Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) commended the agreement that has been reached between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) to expand passenger rail access in western...

Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chairs, Democratic Leaders Vow to Protect Abortion Access in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg — June 27, 2022 — Today, the four co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus were joined by senate and house Democratic Leaders Sen. Jay Costa and Rep. Joanna McClinton to talk about the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the need to preserve...

Sen. Costa Remarks: Women’s Health Caucus Press Conference

Senator Jay Costa Issues Statement on SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Decision

Harrisburg, PA – June 24, 2022 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Senator Jay Costa issued the following statement in response to the US Supreme Courts’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “I am disheartened by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade....

Senator Costa calls for a Suspension of the Gas Tax

Senate Democrats Support Pres. Biden’s Call for State Gas Tax Holiday

Harrisburg, PA – June 22, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats held a press conference shortly after President Joe Biden made a call to federal and state law makers to pause gas taxes. “Our stance is simple; we are calling on state Republicans to join us...