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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
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
December 4, 2018: Health care is a Human Right
November 9, 2018: Remembering the Victims of the Tree of Life Mass Shooting
October 10, 2018: Protections for Domestic Violence Victims Becomes Law
September 6, 2018: School Safety
August 9, 2018: Join Me on August 28th for my “What’s Up with my Water?” Event
July 9, 2018: Police Training & Community Relations
March 19, 2018: Join Me on March 22nd for a Conversation on Women in Government, Advocacy and the Private Sector
April 26, 2017: 2017 Tax Amnesty Program is Now Open
February 15, 2017: Session Update
June 3, 2016: Property Tax/Rent Rebate
April 27, 2016: Governor Wolf Signs SB 3 Legalizing Medical Cannabis
March 2, 2015: Governor Wolf’s $29.88 Billion Budget — Bold, Responsible
March 2, 2015: Governor Wolf to Deliver Budget Address
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
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
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
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

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