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Fontana Urges RAD Board to Move Forward with Carnegie’s Audit
HARRISBURG, OCT. 19, 2009 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today continued his fight to keep open four branches of the Carnegie Library in the City of Pittsburgh by urging the members of the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) Board to follow the recommendations of...
Fontana Disappointed with Carnegie Library Board Vote
HARRISBURG, OCT. 6, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today expressed profound disappointment over the Carnegie Library’s decision to close four branches in the City of Pittsburgh – including two in his district and the merger of a third in the district with another...
Fontana Chastises Leaders For Not Hearing Their Members
HARRISBURG, OCTOBER 1, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today chastised the leaders of the House and Senate for continuing to push forward their budget proposal when their members are calling for other solutions. “We are hearing today that the budget...
Logan and Fontana Prod State Gaming Board to Force Rivers Casino to Make Arena Payment
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16, 2009 –State Senators Sean Logan and Wayne D. Fontana today called on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to take steps to force the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh to make its required $7.5 million annual payment for the city’s new arena. In a...
Fontana Calls Table Games a Winner
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16, 2009 – Calling it a good way to create jobs and help keep Pennsylvania’s casinos competitive, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today said he would likely support allowing table games at existing casinos. “While I will insist that the...
Fontana Comments on Budget Compromise
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on today’s proposed budget compromise agreement. “While I am encouraged by this overdue compromise agreement, I still intend on thoroughly reviewing all of...
Fontana Reminds Voters of Registration Deadline
PITTSBURGH, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today reminded eligible voters that to participate in the Nov. 3 election, they must be registered by Oct. 5. “Voting is not only a right in Pennsylvania, it’s a responsibility,” Fontana said....
Fontana Commends Local Radio Stations for Years of Broadcasting
Laments Loss of Pittsburgh Urban Community’s Voice HARRISBURG, JULY 28, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today recognized a local radio station for its years of broadcasting in the Pittsburgh region. According to Fontana, WAMO-FM, Pittsburgh’s only urban radio...
Fontana Advocates Additional Funding Sources for Restoration of Programs Critical to PA’s Fiscal Health
HARRISBURG, JULY 22, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today called on his colleagues to look at other ways to restore or retain programs that are critical to Pennsylvania’s fiscal health, without increasing the personal income tax (PIT). “I am not...
Fontana Blasts GOP for Stalling Unemployment Benefits Extension
HARRISBURG, July 20, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today criticized Senate Republicans for blocking bipartisan legislation that would use federal money to extend unemployment benefits for jobless workers. He said 1,330 workers from Allegheny...
New Program Helps Fund Alternative Energy Projects
HARRISBURG, MAY 27, 2009 - Pennsylvania homeowners and small business owners seeking to reduce their electric bills through alternative energy projects can find assistance through a new rebate program, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana said today. The PA Sunshine Solar...
Fontana: Property Tax Rebate Status Now Available Online
HARRISBURG, MAY 14, 2009 - A new Web resource will allow individuals who apply for state-granted Property Tax or Rent Rebates to check the status of their applications online, according to state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana. The new Web site, www.papropertytaxrelief.com,...
Fontana Reminds Voters of Monday Registration Deadline
BROOKLINE, April 17, 2009 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded area voters that the voter registration deadline for the May 19 primary election is this Monday, April 20. “This year’s primary will feature numerous local, county and statewide judicial races,’...
Fontana Announces Launch of Child Advocacy Center Website
PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2009 - State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today joined representatives of Allegheny County’s Child Advocacy Center - A Child’s Place - to announce the launch of a new website to assist individuals working with child abuse victims, both...
Senate Approves Legislation Reauthorizing Health Care Cost Containment Council
HARRISBURG, MAR. 24, 2009 –The Pennsylvania Senate today passed legislation authored by Sens. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York) and Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) reauthorizing the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). Under Senate Bill 89, PHC4 would...
Fontana: Adoption Photo Gallery Visits Region
HARRISBURG, MAR. 12, 2009 -State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced that a photo exhibit featuring Pennsylvania children waiting to be adopted is visiting Pittsburgh. According to Fontana, the Pennsylvania Heart Gallery, a traveling display featuring professional...
Fontana Supports State Film Production Tax Credit
HARRISBURG, March 5, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today provided the following statement in support of Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit: “In light of some proposals from my colleagues who are calling for the suspension of the Film...
Fontana: Home Energy Saving Rebates & Loans Available
HARRISBURG, MAR. 3, 2009 -State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today said assistance is now available in the form of rebates and low interest loans to Pennsylvania families who wish to make their homes more energy efficient Rebates of up to $500 or low-interest loans are...
Allegheny Lawmakers Propose Tax Credit for Mass Transit Riders
PITTSBURGH, February 27, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Nick Kotik are proposing a state tax credit of up to $100 for taxpayers who use mass transit. “Mass transit use eases traffic congestion, diminishes highway and bridge wear and tear, reduces...
Fontana Honors Late Lt. Gov. Knoll on Senate Floor
HARRISBURG, February 9, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D-Fontana today gave the floor remarks during a state Senate ceremony honoring the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll: “I am very honored today to offer this resolution and to pay tribute to former Lt. Gov. Catherine...