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Senator Fontana Announces Over $350K in Senior Community Center Grants
Allegheny County – June 4, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $350,298 in state funding to senior community centers in the 42nd senatorial district. “We just celebrated Older Americans Month in May and what better way to recognize the...
Sen. Fontana Announces Awardees of Main Street Matters Grants
Allegheny County – May 28, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced four organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District received grant awards totaling $1,975,000 from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. “Main Street Matters grants are...
Roundtable Discussion: The Future of Responsible Online Gambling in PA
Senators Fontana and Costa Announce over $21 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Allegheny County
Allegheny County – April 15, 2026 – Today, Senators Wayne Fontana and Jay Costa announce that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded a loan of $21,770,999 to Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (PWSA) for a water main replacement...
Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce over $53 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH, PA – April 15, 2026 − Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. Together, Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana announce...
Sens. Williams, Fontana and Rep. Powell Celebrate $3 Million Investment in Historic Mt. Alvernia Reuse Project
Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 6, 2026 − The Mt. Alvernia redevelopment project has received $3 million from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Mixed-Use Revitalization Grant Program. Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Wayne Fontana...
Senator Fontana Announces Higher Education Grants
Pittsburgh – April 2, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced that the Community College of Allegheny County and Point Park University were each awarded $150,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for scholarships and programing for students...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Minimum Wage Bill Passing the PA House
Pittsburgh, March 25, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to increase the commonwealth’s $7.25/hr minimum wage: “I am pleased to see the PA House, once again, pass legislation to...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants
Allegheny County – March 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $890,536 in grants to fund indigent defense, provide lifesaving treatment for those incarcerated, and improve safety at nonprofits located in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the...
Sen. Fontana Statement on FanDuel No Longer Accepting Credit Cards
Pittsburgh, February 12, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on FanDuel Sportsbook’s announcement that it will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2: “I applaud FanDuel for making this change. And though...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Proposed Budget
Harrisburg − February 3, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 Budget: “I applaud Governor Shapiro for proposing a sensible state budget that addresses affordability, does not...
Sen. Fontana Announces Over $3 million for Water & Sewer Projects
Allegheny County- January 20, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $3,032,811 were awarded to municipalities and public authorities in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Clean water continues to be a priority of mine,” said Sen. Fontana....
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $5 Million in Infrastructure Grants
Allegheny County – January 20, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,597,527 ininfrastructure grants were awarded to projects and communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “Projects to ensure pedestrian safety, beautify our communities, and...
Sen. Fontana Announces $195K for Parks & Trails Projects
Allegheny County – December 18, 2025 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced four Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program grants totaling $195,000 were awarded in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Residents and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty of our...
Senator Fontana Announces $7.6M in Project & Infrastructure Grants
Allegheny County – December 18, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $7,650,433 in project & infrastructure grants are coming to communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “We are fortunate to have so many great organizations working to make our...
Sen. Fontana Offers Gratitude, Well Wishes to Departing Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris
Allegheny County - December 17, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana releases the following statement regarding the departure of Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris: “Colonel Paris has served Pennsylvania with honor, integrity,...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $6.5 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding
Allegheny County - December 16, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $6,490,251 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “It is great...
Sen. Fontana Announces $4.4 million for Victim Services & Violence Prevention
Allegheny County – December 11, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,403,530 in state and federal funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District. These...
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Sen. Fontana Announces Grants for Local Projects from Gaming Funds
Allegheny County – November 18, 2025 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,915,000 in grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the 42nd Senatorial District. Fontana worked to...