Senator Jay Costa Archives

El Comité de Política destaca el programa de reparaciones integrales en Pittsburgh

3 de febrero de 2024

PITTSBURGH − Febrero 3, 2024 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday to host two events to highlight the successes of Pennsylvania’s groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. Less than a year after the distribution of funds,...

Los demócratas del Senado debaten la mejora de la seguridad ferroviaria en una audiencia en Pittsburgh

19 de mayo de 2023

PITTSBURGH - 19 de mayo de 2023 - La senadora estatal Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), presidenta del Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado, se unió hoy a la senadora Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) y al senador Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) para organizar una audiencia pública en Pittsburgh....

Más de 21 millones de dólares en subvenciones para la intervención comunitaria contra la violencia en el condado de Allegheny

Enero 11, 2023

Condado de Allegheny - 11 de enero de 2023 - Hoy, los senadores demócratas estatales del condado de Allegheny, incluidos los senadores Jay Costa, Jim Brewster, Wayne Fontana y Lindsey Williams, anunciaron más de 21 millones de dólares en subvenciones de la Comisión de Delincuencia y Crimen de Pensilvania (PCCD)....

Senators Lindsey Williams and Jay Costa Announce $2 Million for ACTION Housing, Allegheny County Rehabilitation Program

Noviembre 2, 2022

Noviembre 2, 2022 − LAWRENCEVILLE, PA − Today, at the Goodwill of Southwestern PA, Senator Lindsey Williams, Senator Jay Costa, and Representative Sara Innamorato announced the allocation of $2 million to ACTION Housing to be delivered to low-income homeowners in Allegheny County. The grant was awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce PENNVEST Funding for Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority

Octubre 27, 2022

Octubre 26, 2022 – Today, Senator Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana, and Senator Lindsey Williams announce a $46,054,410 PENNVEST Loan for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) to replace old and failing inlets and catch basins. “All of us deserve clean,...

PENNVEST Awards Over $200M Loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority

Julio 21, 2022

Pittsburgh, PA − Julio 21, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced a $200+ million dollar loan for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority...

Senate Democrats Call on Republicans to Immediately Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention Legislation and Appropriations

Mayo 25, 2022

HARRISBURG – Mayo 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats wrote the following letter to Republican leaders in response to rampant gun violence and mass shootings that have become too common in the United States. Just this year, 215 mass shootings have...

El senador Lindsey M. Williams, los representantes Innamorato y Kinkead, la administración Wolf, el Banco de Alimentos de la Comunidad de Pittsburgh y North Hills Community Outreach anuncian 11,4 millones de dólares para la infraestructura de almacenamiento en frío de los bancos de alimentos de todo el estado.

9 de diciembre de 2021

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Diciembre 9, 2021 − Senator Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) joined representatives from Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, North Hills Community Outreach, and other elected officials today for an announcement that food banks across Pennsylvania...

$23.9 Million Approved for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Julio 23, 2021

Allegheny County – Julio 23, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced the approval of a $23,970,000 loan for the Pittsburgh Water...

PA Senate Dems Host Policy Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce Crisis in PA

Julio 21, 2021

Harrisburg – Julio 21, 2021 – At the request of Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D- Allegheny), Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny), Sen. Jim Brewster (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D- Allegheny), & House...

$628,880 in State Grants Awarded to Allegheny County for Traffic Upgrades

Julio 7, 2021

Allegheny County – Julio 7, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Sen. Wayne Fontana and Sen. Lindsey Williams announced $628,880 in state grants have been awarded to the area for traffic signal...

General Assembly Democrats, Local Leaders Across PA Call for Immediate Action on Toxic and Unsafe School Infrastructure

Junio 11, 2021

Statewide, PA − Junio 11, 2021 — As the projected state budget surplus surged to $3 billion and more than $7 billion in federal aid remains idled by inaction, Senate & House Democrats gathered in front of local schools across Pennsylvania on Viernes to call...

Senators Announce Funding for Pittsburgh Region Water Upgrades

Abril 21, 2021

HARRISBURG, Abril 21, 2021 – More than 2,000 water customers across the Pittsburgh region will receive new, lead-free water lines through a series of grants announced today by state Sens. Jay Costa, Wayne Fontana and Lindsey Williams. More than $18 million will go to...

PA Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Get Justice for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Febrero 1, 2021

Harrisburg, Pa. − Febrero 1, 2021 − Pennsylvania Senate Democrats will introduce legislation to statutorily create a two-year window for survivors of sexual abuse to seek justice on claims that previously would have been time barred. This legislative solution is...

Statement: 16 Democratic State Senators Denounce Frivolous Election Lawsuits and Continued Attempts to Undermine our Democracy

Diciembre 10, 2020

HARRISBURG – Diciembre 10, 2020 – Today the following members of the Pennsylvania State Senate signed a joint statement – set forth below – denouncing the brazen attempt of the attorneys general of Texas and seventeen other states to disenfranchise millions...

Pa Senate Dems Unveil Innovative $4 Billion Pandemic Relief Plan to Help Front-Line Workers, Vulnerable Residents, Small Businesses and More

Diciembre 4, 2020

Pennsylvania − Diciembre 4, 2020 − Aiming to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy by providing direct aid to workers, families, small businesses and other vulnerable populations, the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus announced a bold, innovative $4 billion pandemic...

Los demócratas del Senado de Pensilvania instan a que se adopten medidas legislativas en favor de las familias trabajadoras y se comprometen a oponerse al grupo de trabajo partidista COVID

8 de abril de 2020

Harrisburg, PA - 8 de abril de 2020 - El Senado levantó la sesión el martes por la tarde después de que los republicanos de la Cámara indicaron que no iban a tomar el proyecto de ley del Senado 841, la legislación que habría permitido a los municipios locales para...

Members of Pa Senate Democratic Caucus Request Disaster Declaration on Gun Violence

Junio 24, 2019

Harrisburg, Pa. − Junio 24, 2019 − Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today jointly sent a letter to Governor Tom Wolf requesting a disaster declaration for gun violence in the Commonwealth. “We believe it is necessary to raise the public’s awareness...

Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment

Marzo 26, 2019

HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. “As a caucus, we’ve...

Senators Williams, Costa, and Hughes Introduce PA Workplace Freedom Act

Marzo 14, 2019

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Marzo 14, 2019 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams, Jay Costa, and Vincent J. Hughes, joined by local elected officials, Allegheny County Labor Council members, and a crowd of union workers, announced the introduction of the Workplace Freedom Act today at...

Sens. Williams, Costa, and Hughes to Announce Introduction of Workplace Freedom Act with Allegheny County Labor Council Members

Marzo 12, 2019

Pittsburgh, Pa. − Marzo 12, 2019 − Senators Lindsey M. Williams, Jay Costa and Vincent J. Hughes will hold a press conference to announce the introduction of the Workplace Freedom Act on Jueves, Marzo 14, 2019 at noon at the Allegheny County Courthouse. The...

Senate Democratic Caucus Details Local Impacts of Federal Shutdown, Outline State Remedies

Enero 16, 2019

HARRISBURG, PA − Enero 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Miércoles, outlining the impacts of the federal shutdown on their constituents and addressing potential remedies at a state level. “In my county of Allegheny, we have...

Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. Announces Committee Chairs for 2019-20 Legislative Session

Enero 7, 2019

Harrisburg – Enero 7, 2019 – Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Jr. today announced the Democratic chairs for each of the Senate committees in the 2019-20 legislative session, which officially began earlier this month. The committees, listed here...

Western PA Senators Announce Funding For Affordable Housing

Diciembre 14, 2018

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Diciembre 14, 2018 – Today, Senators Jay Costa, Wayne D. Fontana and Senator-elect Lindsey Williams announced $2.2 million in state grant funding to promote affordable housing in Western Pennsylvania. “While the city has seen a surge of...