Mark your calendars for our next FREE Shredding Event on Saturday, May 2! No need to RSVP. Just bring your sensitive documents, and we'll take care of the rest. We will also be collecting donations for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on site.
Applications for the Student Teacher Support Program open TODAY, April 16, at about 4 PM! Senate Democrats championed the creation of this incredibly successful initiative and urge you to apply if you are eligible. If you have questions or trouble, please give my office a call.
Today is National ASL Day! American Sign Language is used by those who cannot hear or speak — usually by people part of the Deaf community. I am always happy to learn a few signs from our friends at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf when they come visit Harrisburg.
“For us to be a vibrant, strong city, as we are, it’s imperative that we have a newspaper that demonstrates that,” said Jay Costa, the top-ranking Democrat in the Pennsylvania state Senate, whose district encompasses about half of Pittsburgh. apnews.com/article/pitt...
Donald Trump and his cronies ripped healthcare coverage away from approximately 130,000 Pennsylvanians, putting them one medical emergency away from financial ruin. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Every Pennsylvanian deserves a safe home they can afford, but Donald Trump’s reckless war in Iran is putting that dream out of reach for countless people. www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
State and federal taxes are due TOMORROW, April 15! It's not too late to take advantage of the BRAND NEW Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which puts money back into the pockets of PA's families. Learn more at PASenate.com/WPTC.
My telephone town hall with Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is just one week away! We'll be discussing how you can make your voice heard in the primary election on May 19, 2026, and how he is making sure voting in PA is fair, free, safe, and secure.
Thank you for having me at your monthly resident meeting, Riverview Apartments! I am always happy to share updates from the legislature and discuss how the Senate Democrats are fighting for every Pennsylvanian.
Spring has sprung! Come pick up a packet of seeds from our office to celebrate the warming weather. These are available on a first-come first-served basis, so stop by as soon as you can.
Happy 412 day, Pittsburgh! It’s a joy and an honor to represent our region in the Pennsylvania Senate 💛🖤
I was excited this morning to join PGH Controller Rachael Heisler as we helped kick off Greenfield Baseball Association’s 75th season of great youth baseball. It’s great to see so many kids participating in the region’s best youth baseball organization.
Happy National Siblings Day from my family to yours!
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of joining a scholarship presentation and honoring some excellent students at Oakland Catholic High School! I wish for nothing but success for these bright young people, and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future.
...and allow PA DHS to verify their income directly with their employer!
Watch this video to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xblu...
The PA Department of Human Services has been rolling out new tools to make it easier for SNAP recipients to renew their benefits. One of these new tools is called Verify My Income, which allows Pennsylvania SNAP recipients who are reporting an income change or renewing their SNAP benefits to opt-in
Join the Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee TODAY, April 9, at 1 PM for a hearing about nursing home sustainability and costs! You can tune in live at pasenatormiller.com/policy/
Thank you to Executive Director Hannah Barrick for moderating our discussion, and thank you to everyone who attended this wonderful conference.
A little while back, I had the honor of attending the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference! I was proud to share the work Senate Democrats are doing to support our educators, students and communities as we continue to fight for fair funding for every Pennsylvanian.
I look forward to continuing to support our public libraries so that every Pennsylvanian has ready access to knowledge, books, internet, social services, and belonging.” senatorcosta.com/senate-democ...
I am a lifelong lover of our public libraries, and I am so proud to be announcing these grants to benefit these critical community resources. Libraries foster a lifelong love of learning, providing space for friends and neighbors to engage with books, media, data, and social services.
There's just one week left until the April 15 deadline to file your taxes, so make sure you determine whether you qualify for the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit! Visit PASenate.com/WPTC to learn more about how Senate Democrats are fighting to put money back in your wallet.
“We want voters to know that the election is going to be free, fair, safe and secure, and that everyone knows what the rules are prior to going into this.” -Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt. www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
Pennsylvania's families are facing skyrocketing prices everywhere, from healthcare to gas to groceries and beyond. This is a crisis, and Republicans at every level of government are failing to meet this moment and deliver relief for Pennsylvanians.
My telephone town hall with Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is coming up in just a couple weeks! You can RSVP or submit your question in advance at SenatorCosta.com/TTH
Happy Birthday, Senator Boscola!
He is risen! Happy Easter from my family to yours.
There is just one month left to make sure you're ready to vote in the May 19 primary election! You can register to vote, or update your name, party, or address, at vote.pa.gov in just a few minutes.
