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:
Happy Valentine's Day! How are you celebrating love today?
February 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! How are you celebrating love today?
Nearly half a million Pennsylvanians opted not to renew their healthcare coverage because Federal Republicans failed to extend enhanced subsidies, putting the cost of health insurance out of reach for thousands of our families. This is unacceptable. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
One in five Pennie enrollees drops health coverage following expired subsidies
The move comes after the GOP-controlled Congress allowed enhanced subsidies to expire at the end of last year, sending premiums skyrocketing for some.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Nearly half a million Pennsylvanians opted not to renew their healthcare coverage because Federal Republicans failed to extend enhanced subsidies, putting the cost of health insurance out of reach for thousands of our families. This is unacceptable. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting William Hunter Dammond, the first Black graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, who helped shape how Black history is remembered by using education and journalism to create an enduring historical record of Black life in western Pennsylvania.
February 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting William Hunter Dammond, the first Black graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, who helped shape how Black history is remembered by using education and journalism to create an enduring historical record of Black life in western Pennsylvania.
Happy Birthday, Senator Santarsiero!
February 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Happy Birthday, Senator Santarsiero!
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis nails it: Every Pennsylvanian deserves a safe home they can afford, and it's up to us to take action to expand and repair PA's housing stock. I look forward to enacting their Housing Action Plan together. www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
Austin Davis: Josh Shapiro is helping Pennsylvanians afford to live here
Back in the spring/summer of 2023, I had been lieutenant governor for just a few months when I sat down to make a final, impassioned plea in my campaign...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis nails it: Every Pennsylvanian deserves a safe home they can afford, and it's up to us to take action to expand and repair PA's housing stock. I look forward to enacting their Housing Action Plan together. www.post-gazette.com/opinion/gues...
Today, Governor Shapiro outlined his Housing Action Plan, which takes concrete steps to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians by bringing down housing costs and growing the available housing stock. From Philadelphia to Lancaster to Allentown to Pittsburgh, every member of the Senate Democratic Caucus
February 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Today, Governor Shapiro outlined his Housing Action Plan, which takes concrete steps to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians by bringing down housing costs and growing the available housing stock. From Philadelphia to Lancaster to Allentown to Pittsburgh, every member of the Senate Democratic Caucus
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Mal Goode, a Pittsburgh-born news analyst for ABC. He covered the Birmingham Campaign, the March on Washington, and debates over civil rights. At a time when Black voices were largely excluded from TV, his commentary centered the Black experience.
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Mal Goode, a Pittsburgh-born news analyst for ABC. He covered the Birmingham Campaign, the March on Washington, and debates over civil rights. At a time when Black voices were largely excluded from TV, his commentary centered the Black experience.
There is still time to apply for LIHEAP! If you need help keeping the heat on, you may be eligible for financial support. Learn more here: www.pa.gov/services/dhs...
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
There is still time to apply for LIHEAP! If you need help keeping the heat on, you may be eligible for financial support. Learn more here: www.pa.gov/services/dhs...
Yesterday, I was so proud to tour Just Harvest and learn about their Free Tax Preparation program for low-income residents! This year's tax returns may include additional funding if your household qualifies for the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit. Learn more here: www.justharvest.org/freetaxprep
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Yesterday, I was so proud to tour Just Harvest and learn about their Free Tax Preparation program for low-income residents! This year's tax returns may include additional funding if your household qualifies for the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit. Learn more here: www.justharvest.org/freetaxprep
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Pittsburgh has a long, proud history of supporting women in STEM, and I was so excited to visit the Industrial Arts Workshop a while ago to see how they inspire a love of welding in young women.
February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Pittsburgh has a long, proud history of supporting women in STEM, and I was so excited to visit the Industrial Arts Workshop a while ago to see how they inspire a love of welding in young women.
The Governor's 2026-27 budget proposal includes a $10 Million investment in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which ensures that our communities can gather, worship, teach, and create connection without fear. Learn more at PASenate.com/budget.
February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The Governor's 2026-27 budget proposal includes a $10 Million investment in the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which ensures that our communities can gather, worship, teach, and create connection without fear. Learn more at PASenate.com/budget.
The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit is a big big deal, and will put money directly back into the pockets of nearly one million Pennsylvanians. www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...
Nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians will qualify for new earned income tax credit in 2026
The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit was modeled on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, often described as one of the country’s largest anti-poverty programs.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit is a big big deal, and will put money directly back into the pockets of nearly one million Pennsylvanians. www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Pittsburgh's Betty Davis, whose contribution to fashion and performance changed the public understanding of Black womanhood in the late 1960s and 1970s. Davis foregrounded Black women’s liberation, creative control, and authorship.
February 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Today for Black History Month, I am highlighting Pittsburgh's Betty Davis, whose contribution to fashion and performance changed the public understanding of Black womanhood in the late 1960s and 1970s. Davis foregrounded Black women’s liberation, creative control, and authorship.
Did you catch me on ABC27 on Sunday morning? I was so pleased to join Dennis Owens to talk about Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Proposal and how Senate Democrats are fighting to deliver a budget that works for every Pennsylvanian.
Senator Costa Discusses 2026-27 Budget Proposal on ABC27
February 8, 2026
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February 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Did you catch me on ABC27 on Sunday morning? I was so pleased to join Dennis Owens to talk about Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Budget Proposal and how Senate Democrats are fighting to deliver a budget that works for every Pennsylvanian.
Catch up on some budget address highlights on this week's special edition of our Session Spotlight! Senate Democrats look forward to a fruitful budget negotiation season, and we will fight to deliver a spending plan that works for every Pennsylvanian. youtu.be/dhjPuXfz2wg?...
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Catch up on some budget address highlights on this week's special edition of our Session Spotlight! Senate Democrats look forward to a fruitful budget negotiation season, and we will fight to deliver a spending plan that works for every Pennsylvanian. youtu.be/dhjPuXfz2wg?...
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.