Next week, I am hosting a community town hall to answer your questions about the Pennsylvania Budget! Join me on June 15 at the Westinghouse Lodge to learn more about what we're up to in Harrisburg.

As we close out #WearOrange weekend, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who works towards community safety every day. Gun violence cut too many lives tragically short, but there are incredible local leaders and educators who are helping people choose peace.

Happy Pride, Pittsburgh! It's a beautiful day to be your full authentic self!

Great Greenfield Baseball Association Parade yesterday! I was overjoyed to celebrate 75 years of some of the best baseball in Pittsburgh. Congrats, GBA!!

Today, thousands of people and I choose to #WearOrange to signify our commitment to ending gun violence. We honor the lives senselessly lost to guns, and we continue to demand gun safety legislation and funding for community safety programming.

Today, I went to the Wilkins School Community Center to meet Viviana Altieri, owner of Istituto Mondo Italiano! This local organization is dedicated to Italian language, culture, and supporting a growing community of Italian professionals in the Pittsburgh region.

Happy National Cheese Day! A while back, I had a chance to visit the Cheese Queen in the 43rd and learn about the art of charcuterie. Where is your favorite cheese destination in Pittsburgh?

Shameful, horrible, indefensible behavior from the Trump administration. www.npr.org/2026/06/03/n...

Starting on Friday, June 5, Paul Miller's Law goes into full effect. You can be stopped and fined $50, plus court costs and other fees, if you have a device in your hand behind the wheel. Learn more about how you can do your part to keep the roads safe here: www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...

My telephone town hall is TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 3! You can tune into the conversation or submit your questions ahead of time at SenatorCosta.com/TTH

Happy Pride Month, Pennsylvania!

The Senate is back in Session TODAY, June 1, at 1 PM! You can watch live at PASenate.com/Session.

My Telephone Town Hall is this Wednesday, June 3! I'll be talking about the Governor's Budget Proposal as well as the Senate Democrats' Affordability Action Plan. RSVP now or submit your questions at SenatorCosta.com/TTH

Please be very mindful of scams and bad actors as you prepare to have a great summer! Be on your guard for these common red flags, and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.

You can take advantage of RAD Pass with your Allegheny County Library Card all summer long! Visit RADPass.org to learn more about how you can get free or discounted admission to some of our local cultural treasures.

In the midst of an affordability crisis, Trump and his heartless enablers are ripping food and medical care from Pennsylvania’s families. This is unconscionable, and Senate Republicans have sat by and watched this happen. www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

Senate Democrats are loud and clear: it's time to #RaisetheWage! Share your story about how higher pay would make life more affordable for you at PASenate.com/affordability

Instead of supporting jobs, businesses, and families, Trump has created an affordability crisis for no reason. Senate Democrats are fighting for a budget that puts money back in the pockets of Pennsylvanians. www.vox.com/politics/489...

It was a solemn honor to be a part of Memorial Day Services this morning on the Southside, in Forest Hill and Greenfield. As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, I am grateful to play a small part in keeping their memories alive.

Today we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Happy Memorial Day everyone! My offices are closed today and will reopen for standard hours tomorrow.

Have a safe, wonderful weekend! My offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

If you have a library card in Allegheny County, you can use RAD Pass to get free or discounted tickets to some of our area's greatest treasures! See what's available and how to take advantage of this program at RadPass.org

Families are dropping healthcare coverage because Trump and his cronies made it too expensive to afford. Thousands of Pennsylvanians are now one accident or sickness away from financial ruin. www.abc27.com/news/5m-peop...

There's still time to apply for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program! Eligible Older Pennsylvanians can apply online or on paper here: bit.ly/SeniorFarmersMarketProgram

This is corruption, plain and simple. While Trump lines his own pockets, Pennsylvania’s families are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, grocery stores, and utility bills. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Make sure to make your voice heard by 8 PM TODAY, May 19!

Happy Primary Election Day, Pennsylvania! Polls are open from 7 AM until 8 PM on May 19.

My offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 19, for Election Day! Thank you for being a voter in this year's primaries.

Thank you to my colleague Senator Wayne Fontana for hosting a timely, informative round table about the proliferation of online gambling and legislative safeguards that the PA Legislature could implement to protect players.

The Primary Election in PA is TOMORROW, May 19! Make sure you have a plan to vote that includes confirming your polling place, picking a time, and securing transportation. If you have a mail-in ballot, deliver it by hand — it's too late to mail it. Learn more at Vote.PA.gov

Ground has been broken at McKinley Park! I was so honored to join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to celebrate the future of this wonderful community space.

I was honored to offer a few words at Walk Strong to Cure JM! Juvenile myositis is a very serious autoimmune disease, but incredible progress is being made towards caring for JM patients right here in Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone who showed up to families living with JM!

BIG NEWS: You can apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate until December 31, 2026! If you need support taking advantage of this incredible program, my office would be glad to help.

If you still have your mail-in ballot or absentee ballot, it must be received by the County Elections Office by 8 PM on May 19, 2026. Make a plan to return your ballot ASAP! If you live in Allegheny County, you can find a list ways to hand-return your ballot: www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E...

It's time to open a Window to Justice. Let's get it done. share.inquirer.com/CpMIol

If you have a mail-in ballot at home for the May 19 primary elections, it must be RECIEVED by 8 PM on May 19 in order to count! In Allegheny County, you can hand-deliver your ballot to a staffed ballot return location to be 100% certain your voice is heard.

Last week, the Senate went to Philadelphia to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence. It was a profound honor to spend time at the National Constitution Center and reflect on how each of us can keep the American experiment alive.

TODAY, May 12, is the very last day you can request a no-excuse mail-in ballot for the May 19 primaries! If you're eligible to vote in the primary, you can visit VOTE.pa.gov to have a ballot sent to your home. Make sure you have a plan to return your ballot ASAP, too!

We said it, and we stand by it: Senate Republicans wasted our time last week by failing to take real action on the budget, the minimum wage, or the affordability crisis. Let's get to work.

The Senate has the power to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour, bring down costs for families, and deliver real relief from the affordability crisis. But what did Senate Republicans do last week? Waste time. Let's get serious about affordability.

Want to catch up on what the Senate Democrats were up to in and around the Capitol last week? Watch our session spotlight here! senatorcosta.com/session-spot...

Happy Mothers Day!

Satellite voting is available May 9 and 10 in Allegheny County! If you're eligible to vote in the May 19 primaries, you can visit any of these four satellite voting locations to request, fill out, and return a ballot all at once. Learn more here: www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/E...

The Jubilee Kitchen Ribbon cutting was a joyous celebration of community, food, and cooperation! This project was completed just two years after the groundbreaking. I’m so excited for the future of this incredible resource for food, jobs, housing, and care. Thanks for having me!

It was an honor to participate in yesterday's Disability and Mental Health Summit Legislative Panel. Senate Democrats are fighting for freedom, care, inclusion, and support for disabled Pennsylvanians, and I was glad to share the company of other leaders in this space.

Senate Democrats are fighting for an Affordable Pennsylvania for All, but Senate Republicans wasted a week in session without bringing costs down for PA's families. Join our fight for higher wages and lower prices at PASenate.com/affordability

You have until May 12, 2026, to request a no-excuse mail-in ballot for the May 19 primary elections! In Allegheny County, you also have the option of satellite voting on May 9 and 10, where you can request, fill out, and return a mail-in ballot all at once.

Shenley Plaza is looking for volunteers on Thursday, May 14, to help prepare the gardens for the summer season! Learn more and sign up here: support.pittsburghparks.org/site/Calenda...

Pittsburgh lost a real treasure today. John Vento, a World War II veteran, labor leader, and political powerhouse, passed away at the age of 102. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMQ...

Senate Democrats strongly urge our Republican colleagues to get serious about delivering legislation and a budget product that delivers affordability for Pennsylvania’s families.