State Senator Jay Costa

Election Information Town Hall
2024-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Mark your calendars: On October 16 at 2 PM, you can tune into our FREE Election Town Hall with Secretary of State Al Schmidt! You can attend online at PASenate.com/vote.
This time of year, it can be hard to discern what’s true and what’s not about how to make sure your vote counts in the November 5 Election. It is so important that every voice is heard in our election systems to that you have leaders fighting for your values in Pennsylvania and in Washington. That’s why my colleagues and I in the Senate Democratic Caucus are so excited to host this townhall with the expert on how our elections work in Pennsylvania.
During our broadcast, you can hear straight from the source about how our votes are counted, when we can expect election results, and issues that may cause issues with your ballot being counted. Our caucus is fighting do protect and expand Democracy for every Pennsylvanian, and promoting accurate information is just one way we are delivering on that value.
In order to cast a ballot in the November 5 general election, you have until October 21, 2024, to register to vote or update your registration to your new name or address. You can also apply for a no excuse mail in ballot until October 29 on the same website, Vote.PA.gov.

Webinar: Saving the Affordable Care Act
2025-02-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
On February 13, I was joined by Representative Arvind Venkat for a webinar about the importance of defending the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania.
With so much uncertainty at the federal level, we wanted to make sure you are equipped with the facts of the ACA and learn what’s being done on both the state and federal level to ensure that affordable, accessible care is available to every Pennsylvanian.

Real ID Webinar
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
I am proud to be partnering with PennDOT to host a REAL ID webinar on March 13 at 1 PM! During this webinar, we’ll be explaining what a REAL ID is, why you may want one, and how you can get one before the May 7 REAL ID Enforcement date. This virtual presentation is completely free to attend, so mark your calendars and tell your friends.

The REAL ID Act (passed by Congress in 2005) established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant license/identification card will be needed to board domestic commercial flights, enter a military base, or enter a federal facility that requires ID at the door.
REAL ID is optional for Pennsylvania residents, and they are able to get either a REAL ID driver’s license/identification card, or a standard driver’s license or identification card.
A REAL ID is not required to: drive, vote, access hospitals, visit the post office, access federal courts, or apply for or receive federal benefits. If a Pennsylvania resident does not get a REAL ID, they must have an alternative form of federally-acceptable identification (valid passport, military ID, etc.) to board domestic commercial flights and enter certain federal facilities after May 7, 2025.

Policy Committee Hearing - Worker Protections
2025-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Laborers Building, 12 8th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
On Thursday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a policy hearing at the Laborers Building alongside Senator Costa (D-43), Senator Pisciottano (D-45), and Senator Lindsey Williams (D-38). This hearing will continue the dialogue on strategies to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled, protected, and dependable workforce.
WHAT: Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Worker Protections
WHO: Chairman Miller, Senator Costa, Senator Pisciottano, and Senator Lindsey Williams along with testimony from the following organizations:

Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
IBEW
LIUNA
Sheet Metal Workers Local 12
UFCW
AFSCME

WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST
WHERE: Laborers Building | 12 8th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
For those who cannot attend in person, the hearing will be streamed live at PASenatorMiller.com/Policy.
Members of the press are encouraged to RSVP to Gail Vivar at 201-870-2378 and Gail.Vivar@pasenate.com.
Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats’ commitment to workplace protections.
