Senator Jay Costa Archives

Sen. Costa statement on HB2060, protections for victims of domestic violence

October 3, 2018

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Pittsburgh) release the following statement on HB2060: Today is an historic day. We have finally passed substantive legislation to protect the victims of domestic violence, and it goes to Governor Wolf for his signature. HB 2060...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Submits Written Testimony to EPA on Fuel Economy Standards

September 26, 2018

PITTSBURGH, September 26, 2018 — The Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting in Pittsburgh today regarding a proposal to eliminate fuel economy standards on vehicles; Senator Costa submitted written testimony in opposition as he was...

State Legislators Unveil Police and Community Relations Reform Legislation

September 25, 2018

HARRISBURG, September 25, 2018 — Following the death of Antwon Rose, Jr. earlier this year, and other incidents around the state and nation, state legislators began work on legislation regarding police management and community relations. Today, Senators Jay...

Photos: Senator Costa Hosts Open House on Addiction

September 13, 2018

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Pittsburgh) hosted an open house on addiction at the St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church.

Western PA State Legislators Unveil Police and Community Relation Reform Legislation

September 13, 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA − September 13, 2018 − Following the death of Antwon Rose, Jr. earlier this year, and other incidents around the state and nation, state legislators from Western Pennsylvania began work on legislation regarding police management and...