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Senator Wayne Fontana Announced a New Job Creation Initiative in Allegheny County
PHEAA’s New Parkway Center Customer Service Facility to Create 150 jobs in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA (June 7, 2013) – Senator Wayne Fontana, Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors, today announced a new job creation initiative in Allegheny County that will generate 150 employment opportunities...
PA Senate Manufacturing Caucus Holds First Meeting
Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Senate Manufacturing Caucus, chaired by Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-42), held its first meeting today, bringing together manufacturers, legislators and experts to discuss ideas for boosting...
Fontana aplaude la fusión Highmark-West Penn
HARRISBURG, April 29, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the state Department of Insurance’s decision today to approve the merger between Highmark and West Penn Allegheny Health System: “I am pleased with the...
Fontana Announces Deadline Extension for Home Heating Aid Program
Brookline, March 28, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application deadline has been extended through April 26. “I urge low-income homeowners to look into whether they are eligible for...
Fontana comenta la impugnación del alcalde Ravenstahl de la condición de organización sin ánimo de lucro de UPMC
BROOKLINE, 20 de marzo de 2013 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) proporcionó hoy la siguiente declaración tras el anuncio del alcalde de la ciudad de Pittsburgh, Luke Ravenstahl, sobre el estado sin fines de lucro de UPMC: "Felicito al alcalde Ravenstahl y a la ciudad de Pittsburgh....
Fontana Pleased with Senate Vote for Mentored Hunting Program
Harrisburg, March 19, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today applauded unanimous Senate support for a bill that would enable the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish an adult mentored hunting program. “A mentored hunting program can encourage more...
Conferencia de prensa del grupo de trabajo sobre maltrato infantil
Fontana Child Abuse Reporting Bill Wins Bipartisan Backing
HARRISBURG, March 18, 2013 – Speaking at a Capitol news conference today, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) said his bill that would strengthen child abuse reporting laws is being touted under a legislative package endorsed by the bipartisan Task Force on...
La Comisión de Asignaciones Demócratas del Senado celebra una audiencia sobre la ampliación de Medicaid
Pittsburgh, 8 de marzo de 2013 - Los miembros demócratas del Comité de Apropiaciones del Senado estatal celebraron hoy una audiencia en Pittsburgh para recibir el testimonio de funcionarios locales y expertos en atención médica en relación con la opción de Pensilvania de ampliar la cobertura de Medicaid bajo la Ley Federal de Cuidado de Salud Asequible.
Senator Fontana’s Statement Regarding City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl:
"I have been a state Senator working to advance the City of Pittsburgh with Mayor Ravenstahl for the last seven years. By working together with his Administration, I was proud to advance the revitalization and transformation of many of the communities in my district,...
Sen. Fontana Re-Elected Vice Chair of PHEAA Board
Harrisburg, February 21, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today was unanimously re-elected to serve as the vice chairman of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). “I am gratified by the unanimous vote...
Sen. Fontana Lauds Kane for Rejecting Lottery Privatization Contract
Pittsburgh, February 14, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement in reaction to Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s decision to reject the Lottery privatization contract on Constitutional grounds: “I applaud Attorney...
Fontana’s Business Investment Tax Credit Bill Wins Committee Nod
Harrisburg, February 13, 2013 – The state Senate Finance Committee today approved Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s (D-Allegheny) legislation that would provide tax credits for those who invest in start-up Pennsylvania businesses. “This measure is about generating private...
Sen. Fontana’s Floor Remarks on 2013-14 State Budget
Senator Fontana’s reaction to Proposed State Budget
Sen. Fontana Says State Budget Light on Economic Development, Creating Jobs
Harrisburg, February 5, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “While I am pleased that after largely ignoring the state’s biggest problems and challenges for the past two...
Fontana to Serve as Democratic Chairman of Key Senate Committee
Brookline, January 8, 2013 -- State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) has been re-appointed to serve as Democratic chairman of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development. “I am pleased with this appointment and will continue my...
Sen. Fontana Continues to Press Corbett to Bring Voter ID Services to Communities
BROOKLINE, December 6, 2012 – Following is the text of the letter State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) sent today to Gov. Tom Corbett, reiterating his request to make the voter ID process more simple and convenient for citizens seeking the necessary photo...
Sen. Fontana Urges Action on Child Protection Recommendations
PITTSBURGH, November 27, 2012 – Pleased that the state Task Force on Child Protection’s report today supported his call provide additional protections for school students who are abused by school employees, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today urged that...