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2026
May 1, 2026: Join our FREE Shredding Event TOMORROW, May 2!
April 24, 2026: Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families
April 17, 2026: Attend my Elections Telephone Town Hall THIS TUESDAY, April 21 at 6 PM
April 10, 2026: FINAL Reminder: Claim the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit This Year
April 2, 2026: Happy Easter & Happy Passover!
March 27, 2026: The House Passes Minimum Wage Bill
March 14, 2026: The Senate is Back on March 16
March 6, 2026: Budget Hearings Conclude
February 27, 2026: Budget Hearings Continue on Monday, March 2
February 20, 2026: Attend the Pittsburgh Connection Expo!
February 13, 2026: Happy Valentine’s Day & Presidents’ Day!
February 6, 2026: Watch our Session Spotlight!
February 3, 2026: PA Budget Address
January 30, 2026: The Senate is in Session Monday, February 2!
January 23, 2026: Be Prepared for SNOW!
January 16, 2026: Happy Martin Luther King, Jr., Day!
January 9, 2026: 2026 is off to a great start!
2025
December 31, 2025: Happy New Year!
December 23, 2025: Happy Holidays from Senator Costa
December 19, 2025: Need help this holiday season? Visit PA Navigate
December 12, 2025: Happy Hanukkah!
December 5, 2025: Senate Democrats Deliver BIG on Affordability for Working Families
November 21, 2025: Dive Deep into Highlights from Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 Budget
November 14, 2025: SNAP Funding is On the Way, and Help is Still Available
November 12, 2025: The 2025-26 Budget has been Signed into Law!
November 7, 2025: Join Us for our Annual Luncheon to honor our Veterans!
October 31, 2025: Election Day is THIS TUESDAY November 4
October 24, 2025: Important Elections Information
October 17, 2025: Join our FREE Shredding Event Tomorrow, October 18!
October 15, 2025: Open for Important Information About the November 4 Election
October 10, 2025: Senate Democrats Push Forcefully for a Budget Deal
October 3, 2025: The Senate is in Session on Monday, October 6
September 26, 2025: Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Texts Target Pennsylvanians in Refund Scam
September 19, 2025: Miss Saturday’s Shredding Event? There’s another one on October 18!
September 12, 2025: Transit Funding Update
September 5, 2025: Updates for the 43rd
August 29, 2025: Updates for the 43rd
August 23, 2025: Calling Out Senate Republican Lies about Transit
August 15, 2025: Senators Costa and Hughes Condemn Republican Spending and Transit Plans, Praise House Democrats for Rejecting Unserious Plans
August 8, 2025: Call for Urgency on Finishing 2025-26 Budget Deal
August 1, 2025: Come Say Hi to our Staff in August!
July 25, 2025: Meet Our Staff at Community Events this Weekend!
July 18, 2025: Happy Ice Cream Month!
July 11, 2025: Happy Disability Pride Month
July 3, 2025: Happy Independence Day!
June 29, 2025: Fighting for Public Transit
June 20, 2025: Happy Summer Solstice
June 14, 2025: Watch our Session Spotlight!
June 6, 2025: House and Senate Democrats Fight to Protect Medicaid and SNAP Funding, Call on Republicans to Break Silence
May 30, 2025: Join a Budget Updates Telephone Town Hall on Monday, June 2, at 6 PM
May 23, 2025: Happy Memorial Day!
May 16, 2025: Make a Plan to Vote on May 20!
May 9, 2025: Happy Mother’s Day
May 2, 2025: Storm Updates: Thank you to the helpers
April 25, 2025: Protecting Medicaid
April 17, 2025: Happy Easter!
April 11, 2025: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 4, 2025: April is Fair Housing Month!
March 28, 2025: The Senate is in Session March 31 – April 2
March 21, 2025: The Senate is in Session March 24-26
March 14, 2025: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March 7, 2025: Final Week of Budget Hearings
Febraury 28, 2025: Week Two of Budget Hearings
February 21, 2025: Week One of Budget Hearings
February 14, 2025: Offices Closed Monday for Presidents’ Day
February 7, 2025: Governor Shapiro’s Budget Address
January 31, 2025: Tune into the Budget Address on February 4!
January 17, 2025: Happy Martin Luther King, Jr., Day!
January 10, 2025: The 2025-26 Legislative Session has begun!
January 3, 2025: Happy New Year, District 43!
2024
December 20, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
December 13, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
December 6, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
November 27, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
November 15, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
November 8, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
November 1, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
October 25, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
October 18, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
October 11, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
October 4, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
September 27, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
September 20, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
September 13, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
September 6, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
August 30, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
August 23, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
August 16, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
August 9, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
August 2, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
July 26, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
July 19, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
July 12, 2024: Budget and Legislative Victories for the 43rd
July 5, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
June 28, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
June 21, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
June 14, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
June 7, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
May 31, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
May 24, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
May 16, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
May 3, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
April 26, 2024: Senator Jay Costa Announces Recipients of School Safety and Mental Health Supports for Students and Staff in the 43rd Senatorial District
April 23, 2024: It's Election Day!
April 16, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
March 26, 2024: Senator Costa Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grants for the 43rd
February 8, 2024: Recap from the Budget Address
February 2, 2024: Updates for the 43rd
2023
December 29, 2023: 2023 In Review
December 22, 2023: Happy Holidays from Senator Costa
December 20, 2023: Water and Sewer Grant Announcements for the 43rd
December 15, 2023: Victories in the Pennsylvania School Code
December 7, 2023: FINAL REMINDER: Pennie Webinar TODAY at 6 PM
December 5, 2023: PENNIE Webinar Thursday at 6 PM
December 1, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
November 10, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
October 20, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
October 13, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
September 28, 2023: Updates from Harrisburg
August 16, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
August 8, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
August 3, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
July 27, 2023: It's Time to Finish the Job
July 18, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
July 3, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
June 29, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
June 14, 2023: PA Senate Democrats Legislative Priorities
June 2, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
May 5, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
April 24, 2023: Updates for the 43rd
March 24, 2023: ICYMI: Over $7 Million in Grants to the 43rd!
March 16, 2023: Senator Costa Announces Over $7 Million in Grant Funding to Senate District 43
March 13, 2023: Updates for the 43rd!
March 6, 2023: Join us for a Telephone Town Hall on March 7
February 23, 2023: Updates from the 43rd
2022
December 29, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
December 15, 2022: Senator Jay Costa, Representative Dan Frankel Announce over $500,000 in Nonprofit Security Grant Funding for Allegheny County
December 9, 2022: Welcome to the New 43rd District!
November 3, 2022: Voting, PENNIE, Housing, and More Updates for the 43rd
October 17, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
September 23, 2022: You're Invited to a FREE Shredding event on Oct 1!
September 16, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
July 28, 2022: $100 million secured for Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health
July 22, 2022: $125 million secured for Whole Home Repairs
July 20, 2022: $15 million secured for Arts and Culture Recovery Grant
July 12, 2022: State Budget Enacted
April 25, 2022: Millions Coming to Pittsburgh & Allegheny County!
April 19, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
March 17, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
March 9, 2022: March Updates in the 43rd
February 15, 2022: Updates in the 43rd: Grants for local EMS, tax filing after UC, and more
February 9, 2022: State Budget Update
February 1, 2022: Updates for the 43rd
January 28, 2022: Bridge Collapse on Forbes Ave
January 5, 2022: Student Loan Relief for Nurses
2021
December 8, 2021: $8.75 Million in State Grants Coming to Our District
November 29, 2021; FREE & VIRTUAL Health Insurance Townhall
November 4, 2021: All veterans invited - Veteran's Day Luncheon, Friday, November 12, RSVP now!
October 20, 2021: Updates for the 43rd
October 15, 2021: Low-Income and Affordable Housing Information and Updates
October 13, 2021: Elections Are Coming!
June 28, 2021: Updates from PA Budget Week in Harrisburg
April 27, 2021: Updates from Harrisburg and home
April 12, 2021: All Pennsylvania adults eligible for COVID vaccine APRIL 13
March 31, 2021: Open eligibility coming SOON for COVID vaccine
March 26, 2021: Updates for the 43rd
March 12, 2021: Updates in the 43rd
February 12, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Update
2020
December 31, 2020: A Year In Grants for the 43rd District
December 30, 2020: What’s in the federal stimulus bill?
December 15, 2020: COVID-19 Vaccine Update Telephone Town Hall
December 7, 2020: PA Senate Democrats introduce $4 billion COVID aid plan
November 24, 2020: Sign up for a free health insurance consultation!
November 10, 2020: Need help getting health care insurance for 2021?
October 29, 2020: Submit Your Mail Ballot as Soon as Possible
October 23, 2020: Voting & COVID Safety Telephone Town Hall
October 22, 2020: Be The Change live chat on the election
October 19, 2020: Voter Registration Deadline is TODAY
October 1, 2020: FAQs on the 2020 Election
September 18, 2020: Update on the November Election!
September 3, 2020: Labor Day Weekend of Service
August 14, 2020: Download “Be The Change”
July 27, 2020: Virtual Townhall – August 4, 6pm
July 17, 2020: PA Department of Education Issues Guidance on School Reopening
June 26, 2020: Grant Application Opening for Small Businesses
June 23, 2020: You’re Invited to a virtual townhall on small business assistance
June 18, 2020: Main Street Business Assistance Townhall
June 11, 2020: Small Business Grants COMING SOON!
June 3, 2020: COVID-19 Update, June 3
May 29, 2020: COVID-19 Update, May 29
May 22, 2020: COVID-19 Update, May 22
May 20, 2020: COVID-19 Update, May 20
May 8, 2020: COVID-19 Update, May 8
May 6, 2020: COVID-19 Update, May 6
April 27, 2020: COVID-19 Update, April 27
April 24, 2020: COVID-19 Update, April 24
April 23, 2020: COVID-19 Update, April 23
April 20, 2020: COVID-19 Update, April 20
April 16, 2020: Covid Update, 4/16/2020
April 13, 2020: COVID 19 Update, 4/13
April 9, 2020: Costa Covid Update: School Buildings Closed
April 7, 2020: COVID-19 Update, Senate returns to session
April 2, 2020: COVID 19 Update, 4/2
March 31, 2020: Stay At Home Order Extended, Schools Closed Indefinitely
March 26, 2020: COVID 19 Update, March 26
March 25, 2020: COVID 19 Update, March 25
March 24, 2020: COVID19 Update, 3/24
March 23, 2020: COVID 19 Update: Stay At Home, Allegheny County
March 21, 2020: COVID 19 Update, March 21
March 19, 2020: COVID-19 Update, March 19
March 18, 2020: COVID-19 Update, March 18
March 17, 2020: COVID-19 Update, March 17
March 15, 2020: COVID-19 Prevention
March 10, 2020: COVID-19
February 3, 2020: Budget Address Preview
January 15, 2020: 2020 Legislative Priorities
2019
December 6, 2019: ACA Event
November 4, 2019: Security Grants
October 11, 2019: Weatherization Forums
September 5, 2019: September is Recovery Month
August 8, 2019: Special Update
August 2, 2019: Mixed Use Projects Coming To Our District!
July 17, 2019: Pa Budget
June 11, 2019: June in Harrisburg
May 8, 2019: School Safety
April 4, 2019: Advocating for our Environment
March 7, 2019: Health care access in Pittsburgh and PA
February 6, 2019: Black History Month
January 4, 2019: Swearing In Ceremony
2018
December 6, 2018: Get Covered
November 1, 2018: The Other is Us
October 4, 2018: Victory for Domestic Violence Victims
September 6, 2018: Funds Approved for Woodmere Museum, La Salle University, Free Library of Philadelphia West Oak Lane
August 2, 2018: Back to School Celebration
July 3, 2018: Lead Remediation funding for Philly Schools
June 7, 2018: Summer Reading
May 3, 2018: Relocate Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence
April 5, 2018: Domestic Violence Victims’ Bills Pass the PA Senate
March 1, 2018: Budget Hearings
February 1, 2018: In Honor of Black History Month, Senator Haywood Tours the Johnson House
January 4, 2018: Year in Review
2017
April 26, 2017: 2017 Tax Amnesty Program is Now Open
February 15, 2017: Session Update
2016
June 3, 2016: Property Tax/Rent Rebate
April 27, 2016: Governor Wolf Signs SB 3 Legalizing Medical Cannabis
2015
March 2, 2015: Governor Wolf’s $29.88 Billion Budget — Bold, Responsible
March 2, 2015: Governor Wolf to Deliver Budget Address
2014
December 24, 2014: Year in Review
October 24, 2014: Honoring Our Veterans
September 26, 2014: Community Forum on Internet Safety and Online Child Predators with Attorney General Kane
September 4, 2014: TeleTown Hall Meeting
June 12, 2014: TeleTown Hall Meeting
May 28, 2014: Senior Expo on May 29th
April 3, 2014: Upcoming Community Forum
February 7, 2014: Senate Democrats Respond to Governor’s Politically-Motivated Budget
2013
December 17, 2013: Happy Holidays
November 4, 2013: Free Flu Shot Clinic
October 15, 2013: Affordable Care Act – Insurance Marketplace Now in Operation
August 30, 2013: 75th Anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act
July 17, 2013: Legislative Update from Senator Jay Costa
July 12, 2013: Final Pennsylvania Budget Leaves Much Room for Improvement
June 13, 2013: Sen. Costa: Key Transportation Legislation Clears Senate
April 25, 2013: Senate Democrats Seek Job Creation, Education, Safety Net Dollars in Budget Discussions
April 5, 2013: Costa Celebrates Mentoring with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
March 14, 2013: Costa Continues Fight for Epilepsy Funding and Awareness
February 22, 2013: Costa Hosts First Meeting of Arts and Cultural Caucus
February 8, 2013: Senate Democrats Say Corbett Budget Misses Mark
January 11, 2013: Senator Costa Optimistic about 2013-14 Session; Welcomes New Members
2012
December 18, 2012: Sen. Costa, Electoral College Members Cast Presidential Ballots
December 7, 2012: Democratic Leaders Meet to Discuss Budget Priorities
November 20, 2012: Senator Costa Donates Turkeys to Families in Need
October 3, 2012: Court Rejects Voter ID Requirement: No ID Required in November
September 28, 2012: PHEAA’s Student Aid Guide Now Available Online
September 10, 2012: Open a College Savings Account in September and Save Money
August 17, 2012: HEMAP Restart is Excellent News for Families, Neighborhoods and Communities
July 24, 2012: Costa: Final State Budget Far Better than Corbett Plan
June 29, 2012: Sen. Costa: Lottery Protections Needed
May 31, 2012: Costa Welcomes Hines Ward to Senate
May 28, 2012: A Memorial Day Tribute
May 17, 2012: Step One: Senate Passes $27.6 billion General Fund Budget
May 3, 2012: Highmark – UPMC Agree: Health Care Consumers Win
April 19, 2012: Preliminary Redistricting Map Approved, but Not Good Enough
April 10, 2012: Democrats Outline Budget Negotiation Priorities, Investment Plan
February 10, 2012: State Investment in Transportation Will Create Jobs, Support Commerce
January 27, 2012: As Governor’s Budget Address Nears, Senate Democrats Begin Discussion of Priorities
2012
November 28, 2011: Deadline to Submit Input to Pennsylvania's Legislative Reapportionment Commission is Wednesday, November 30th
October 28, 2011: Update on Senate Bill 1 – School Voucher Bill Heads to House
October 21, 2011: PA Unemployment Numbers Worsen
October 7, 2011: Corbett Shale Policy Fails to Adequately Address Needs of Citizens, Communities, & Environment
September 28, 2011: PA Works Now – Putting Pennsylvanians Back to Work
August 17, 2011: Important Deadline for Homeowners Seeking to Avoid Foreclosure
July 22, 2011: Marcellus Shale Report Released to Public
July 8, 2011: Feeling the Effects of Higher Ed Cuts
June 30, 2011: Senate and House Pass $27.15 Billion Republican Budget
June 17, 2011: Eds and Meds: Making Investments Now Will Pay Off in Years to Come
June 9, 2011: Senate Ready to Make Changes to Draconian House Republican Budget
June 8, 2011: Senate Ready to Make Changes to Draconian House Republican Budget
May 25, 2011: House Sends GOP Budget Plan to Senate
May 10, 2011: The Budget Process Heats Up – Your Input is Important to Me
May 5, 2011: Budget Debate Getting Underway
April 20, 2011: Senate Democrats Propose Budget Solutions to Save $1.1 Billion, Restore Education Funding
April 8, 2011: The Fight Continues to Restore Funding to PA Universities
March 31, 2011: Pennsylvania Legal Aid – Helping to Ensure Justice Statewide
March 18, 2011: Budget Hearings Begin
March 11, 2011: Governor's Budget Balanced on the Backs of Working Families
March 3, 2011: Legislators asked to join PA Works Initiative
February 25, 2011: Urgent Call – Save adultBasic NOW
February 24, 2011: Our 6-Point Plan to Create Jobs and Streamline Government
February 17, 2011: It's Time to Focus on the Issues that Matter
February 4, 2011: Unemployment Compensation
February 2, 2011: E-Waste Recycling Law Provisions Take Effect
January 27, 2011: Concussions in High School Sports Need Regulation
January 19, 2011: Averting an Insurance Crisis
January 14, 2011: Averting an Insurance Crisis
January 6, 2011: 3 New Senators Take Oath of Office