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El grupo demócrata del Senado detalla las repercusiones locales del cierre federal y esboza soluciones estatales
HARRISBURG, PA − January 16, 2019 −Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus stood together Wednesday, 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 about 150,000 folks who will be impacted by the change to SNAP benefits, and we want to make certain that they understand what they can do and what steps they can take during this federal shutdown,” said Senate Democratic leader Jay Costa.
Los demócratas del Senado presentan una ley para proteger la atención sanitaria de los ciudadanos de Pensilvania
Harrisburg - 20 de diciembre de 2018 - El Caucus Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania continúa su lucha para proteger los principales principios de la Ley de Protección al Paciente y Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) a través de dos propuestas legislativas que garantizarían una atención integral, de calidad y asequible....
Western PA Senators Announce Funding For Affordable Housing
Pittsburgh, Pa. – December 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...
Comisión de Política Demócrata del Senado - Cambio climático en AP
Fontana Re-elected to Serve as Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman
Harrisburg, November 14, 2018 – State Senate Democrats today unanimously re-elected state Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) to serve as Democratic Caucus chairman for the upcoming two-year legislative session. The caucus chairman sets the daily caucus agenda and...
Fontana anuncia la financiación de seis proyectos de subvenciones recreativas/medioambientales de la zona
HARRISBURG, November 14, 2018 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced state grants totaling $952,500 for six local environmental/recreational projects. “I’m pleased that these state dollars will support local efforts to enhance parks and other recreational...
Fontana anuncia una subvención de 300.000 dólares en energía limpia para una empresa local
BROOKLINE, 8 de noviembre de 2018 - El senador Wayne D. Fontana anunció hoy una subvención estatal de $ 300,000 para que Giant Eagle, Inc. compre 20 camiones de gas natural comprimido (GNC), ahorrando más de 355,000 galones equivalentes de gasolina por año. "Este programa de subvenciones ayuda a las empresas...
Sen. Fontana Condemns Neo-Nazi Propaganda in Brookline
BROOKLINE, November 7, 2018 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Pittsburgh) today condemned those who have been posting hate propaganda in the Brookline community. The senator made the following statement: “Posting messages that advocate hatred and violence in our community...
Senator Fontana Announces $300,000 in School Safety and Security Grants
Harrisburg, PA - October 2018 - Sen. Wayne Fontana (D- Allegheny County) is pleased to announce that $300,000 in School Safety and Security grants were awarded to school districts in the senatorial district through the School Safety and Security Committee within...
Violencia armada a las puertas de casa: el odio y la violencia armada no tienen cabida aquí
Hoy escribo con el corazón encogido. Demasiadas veces hemos asistido horrorizados a tiroteos masivos en todo el país. Esa pesadilla ha ocurrido ahora en nuestro propio patio trasero. A nuestros amigos y vecinos de Squirrel Hill, admiramos su espíritu, fuerza...
Fontana Lauds Senate Vote on Economic Revitalization Program Expansion
HARRISBURG, October 17, 2018 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Pittsburgh) today lauded Senate passage of a bill (House Bill 645) that would double the state’s tax credit program aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in community revitalization efforts. Fontana...
Senators Fontana, Costa and Vulakovich Announce Water Line Replacement Dollars
HARRISBURG, October 17, 2018 – State Senators Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny), Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) today announced $49 million in state funds to replace 28,000 residential lead lateral connections in Pittsburgh. “I am pleased that...
Es hora de defender a las víctimas de abusos sexuales
Columna de opinión del Senador Estatal Wayne Fontana Fui criado como católico y pasé mis 12 años de escolaridad en escuelas católicas. De adulto, me casé por la Iglesia Católica, crié a mis hijos en la fe y los envié a la escuela católica. Sigo creyendo firmemente en...
Senator Fontana Receives Dewey Award for Environmental Work
PITTSBURGH, September 27, 2018 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Pittsburgh) today received the Clean Water Action organization’s “Dewey Award.” The award is granted to individuals who are proven champions of the environment within their community. “Throughout my...
Comentarios del Senador Fontana sobre la mejora de la policía de proximidad
Fontana Supports Legislation to Provide Justice for Child Abuse Victims
HARRISBURG, September 24, 2018 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today urged his legislative colleagues to pass legislation that would expand the state’s statute of limitations, enabling more child sexual abuse victims to seek justice. “Considering the harrowing...
Fontana Supports Call for Opening Window to Allow Child Abuse Victims to Seek Justice
Pittsburgh – September 18, 2018 – At a news conference today at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh, State Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) supported the call to open a 2-year window to allow victims of child abuse by priests to file civil actions against abusers...
Fontana anuncia la aprobación de subvenciones por valor de 2 millones de dólares para pequeños proyectos de agua y alcantarillado y actividades recreativas
Harrisburg - 18 de septiembre de 2018 - Más de $ 2 millones en subvenciones estatales fueron aprobados por una autoridad de financiación estatal para nueve proyectos en su distrito en Pittsburgh y comunidades suburbanas en el condado de Allegheny, dijo hoy el senador estatal Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny). ...
Sen. Fontana Announces $15.75 Million in Redevelopment Assistance
PITTSBURGH, PA − September 5, 2018 − Senator Wayne D. Fontana is pleased to announce today that redevelopment projects within Allegheny County have received a combined total of $15.75 million through the state administered Redevelopment Assistance Capital (RACP)...
Senators Costa & Fontana Congratulate Pittsburgh School District on $1.6 Million State Education Grant
Pittsburgh, Pa. − August 27, 2018 − Senators Jay Costa, Jr. and Wayne D. Fontana jointly congratulated the Pittsburgh School District on the award of $1.6 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to support school improvement. “I want to...