Senator Jay Costa
@senatorcosta.com
Proudly serving as the Senator of the 43rd District including parts of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus. Fighting for every Pennsylvanian. SenatorCosta.com
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Senator Jay Costa
@senatorcosta.com
· Nov 12
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats have long fought for a budget that makes life more affordable for every Pennsylvanian, and I am pleased that we have adopted a budget that delivers on this critical priority. You can read my full statement and see my floor remarks on my website:
Pennsylvania is on the rise, and Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal builds on our incredible momentum by investing in economic development! From welcoming new businesses to cutting red tape, this budget proposal delivers good jobs and affordability for every Pennsylvanian.
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Pennsylvania is on the rise, and Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal builds on our incredible momentum by investing in economic development! From welcoming new businesses to cutting red tape, this budget proposal delivers good jobs and affordability for every Pennsylvanian.
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Robert Lee Vann, who preserved Black history as a journalist at The Pittsburgh Courier. Through his writing, he sought to “abolish every vestige of Jim Crowism in Pittsburgh.”
February 7, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Robert Lee Vann, who preserved Black history as a journalist at The Pittsburgh Courier. Through his writing, he sought to “abolish every vestige of Jim Crowism in Pittsburgh.”
Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Proposal makes real, meaningful investments in affordability for every Pennsylvanian. From programs to create jobs, to FINALLY raising the minimum wage, this budget proposal prioritizes Pennsylvania's working families. Learn more at PASenate.com/budget.
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Proposal makes real, meaningful investments in affordability for every Pennsylvanian. From programs to create jobs, to FINALLY raising the minimum wage, this budget proposal prioritizes Pennsylvania's working families. Learn more at PASenate.com/budget.
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting the work of August Wilson, who created a decade-by-decade historical record of Black life in America. By centering ordinary Black Pittsburghers as historical subjects, his "Pittsburgh Cycle" shifted whose stories are considered worthy of preservation.
February 6, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting the work of August Wilson, who created a decade-by-decade historical record of Black life in America. By centering ordinary Black Pittsburghers as historical subjects, his "Pittsburgh Cycle" shifted whose stories are considered worthy of preservation.
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Hazel Garland, who documented every day Black life in Pittsburgh's Hill District and personally shaped how we remember Black history. In 1974, she was appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the New Pittsburgh Courier.
February 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Hazel Garland, who documented every day Black life in Pittsburgh's Hill District and personally shaped how we remember Black history. In 1974, she was appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the New Pittsburgh Courier.
Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal keeps Pennsylvania moving in exactly the right direction. Learn more about the details of this year's budget proposal on my website at SenatorCosta.com/Budget.
February 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal keeps Pennsylvania moving in exactly the right direction. Learn more about the details of this year's budget proposal on my website at SenatorCosta.com/Budget.
Did you miss my Telephone Town Hall? You can listen back to my discussion with constituents about Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal on my website at SenatorCosta.com/newsroom/audio
February 5, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Did you miss my Telephone Town Hall? You can listen back to my discussion with constituents about Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal on my website at SenatorCosta.com/newsroom/audio
Yesterday, Governor Shapiro laid out his vision for the 2026-27 PA budget. I was proud to gather with my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate in full support of his plan to keep Pennsylvania moving in the right direction. Watch and learn more at PASenate.com/budget.
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Yesterday, Governor Shapiro laid out his vision for the 2026-27 PA budget. I was proud to gather with my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate in full support of his plan to keep Pennsylvania moving in the right direction. Watch and learn more at PASenate.com/budget.
I was so proud to attend Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address, and hear his responsible, commonsense plan to keep Pennsylvania moving in the right direction. Dig into some of the details on our website at PASenate.com/budget.
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
I was so proud to attend Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address, and hear his responsible, commonsense plan to keep Pennsylvania moving in the right direction. Dig into some of the details on our website at PASenate.com/budget.
My colleagues and I in the Senate Democratic Caucus are so proud to have a partner in Governor Shapiro as we seek to make life more affordable for our working families. From investing in our local economies to bringing down the costs of energy, this budget proposal moves PA in the right direction.
February 3, 2026 at 7:56 PM
My colleagues and I in the Senate Democratic Caucus are so proud to have a partner in Governor Shapiro as we seek to make life more affordable for our working families. From investing in our local economies to bringing down the costs of energy, this budget proposal moves PA in the right direction.
You can watch Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address LIVE as he puts forth his budget proposal to continue building on all our incredible successes together.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
You can watch Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Address LIVE as he puts forth his budget proposal to continue building on all our incredible successes together.
Today for Black History Month, I'm highlighting Henry Ossawa Tanner, who helped us see and commemorate Black history with his paintings. A Pittsburgh-born fine artist, Tanner often commented on Black labor in his creations, particularly in his early works like "The Banjo Lesson."
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Today for Black History Month, I'm highlighting Henry Ossawa Tanner, who helped us see and commemorate Black history with his paintings. A Pittsburgh-born fine artist, Tanner often commented on Black labor in his creations, particularly in his early works like "The Banjo Lesson."
You can determine how much money you will see back in your pocket with the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Calculator! If you qualify for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, you automatically qualify for this program. Learn more here: www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
February 3, 2026 at 8:39 AM
You can determine how much money you will see back in your pocket with the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Calculator! If you qualify for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, you automatically qualify for this program. Learn more here: www.pa.gov/agencies/rev...
TOMORROW, February 3, I am hosting a Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about Governor Shapiro's budget address! You can tune in live or submit a question ahead of time on my website: SenatorCosta.com/TTH.
February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
TOMORROW, February 3, I am hosting a Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about Governor Shapiro's budget address! You can tune in live or submit a question ahead of time on my website: SenatorCosta.com/TTH.
Phil has made his prediction: the famous groundhog saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter! www.post-gazette.com/local/region...
Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler’s Knob
The groundwork has been laid for a sunrise ceremony Monday when international woodchuck celebrity Punxsutawney Phil's annual long-term weather forecast...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Phil has made his prediction: the famous groundhog saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter! www.post-gazette.com/local/region...
It's freezing cold outside today! If you need a place to warm up, you can visit a warming center today, February 1, completely free of charge. Find one near you here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAP...
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
It's freezing cold outside today! If you need a place to warm up, you can visit a warming center today, February 1, completely free of charge. Find one near you here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAP...
Happy Black History Month! This year’s theme for Black History Month is, "A Century of Black History Commemorations." This year’s theme builds on America250 and draws attention to the undeniable contributions of Black Americans to our shared history, culture, and community.
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Happy Black History Month! This year’s theme for Black History Month is, "A Century of Black History Commemorations." This year’s theme builds on America250 and draws attention to the undeniable contributions of Black Americans to our shared history, culture, and community.
Your family deserves to be safe and warm, even with below-freezing temperatures. If you need help keeping the heat on this winter, you may qualify for LIHEAP, which delivers cash grants that go directly to your utility company. Learn more: www.pa.gov/services/dhs...
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Your family deserves to be safe and warm, even with below-freezing temperatures. If you need help keeping the heat on this winter, you may qualify for LIHEAP, which delivers cash grants that go directly to your utility company. Learn more: www.pa.gov/services/dhs...
It's bitterly, brutally cold outside today, so five CitiParks Warming Centers will be open for those who need a safe place to escape the freezing temperatures. You can find a list of warming centers online here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAP...
January 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
It's bitterly, brutally cold outside today, so five CitiParks Warming Centers will be open for those who need a safe place to escape the freezing temperatures. You can find a list of warming centers online here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAP...
Happy Birthday, Senator Haywood!
January 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Happy Birthday, Senator Haywood!
The deadline for open enrollment in Pennie is this Saturday, January 31! Make sure you check out all your options or reach out to a Pennie representative for help so you're covered for 2026. Learn more at Pennie.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The deadline for open enrollment in Pennie is this Saturday, January 31! Make sure you check out all your options or reach out to a Pennie representative for help so you're covered for 2026. Learn more at Pennie.com
Today is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a notoriously gruesome concentration camp where Nazis killed 1.1 million people, mostly Jews. On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, take a few moments to remember all those lost and killed and declare together: Never Again.
January 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Today is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a notoriously gruesome concentration camp where Nazis killed 1.1 million people, mostly Jews. On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, take a few moments to remember all those lost and killed and declare together: Never Again.
Thank you to everyone who has braved the cold to help clear the roads as record-breaking snow came down this weekend! Mayor Corey O'Connor has declared a State of Emergency in Pittsburgh to help speed up the process of making the roads safe to travel. Learn more: www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
January 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Thank you to everyone who has braved the cold to help clear the roads as record-breaking snow came down this weekend! Mayor Corey O'Connor has declared a State of Emergency in Pittsburgh to help speed up the process of making the roads safe to travel. Learn more: www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...