Sen. Fontana Committed to Reforms at PHEAA After Auditor General Report

October 2, 2020

Harrisburg – October 2, 2020 – Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released a follow-up audit yesterday to a 2008 Auditor General report of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) where Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D- Pittsburgh) sits on the...

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $3 Million for Local Arts/Cultural Outlets

15 de septiembre de 2020

Brookline, PA – September 15, 2020– Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that 13 Allegheny County arts and cultural entities will receive a total of $3.08 million in state grant funds. “Knowing how the ongoing pandemic has harmed these important...

Save the Date! Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

September 2, 2020

I will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., but in a different format than in previous years. Due to the ongoing pandemic, I will be hosting a drive-thru flu shot clinic in the parking lot at the Dormont Pool/Rec. Center, located at...

Fontana Says 5,000 Small Businesses have been Approved for Grant Funds

August 10, 2020

Brookline, August 10, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today touted a $96 million statewide grant program for small businesses that are struggling to survive during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I am pleased with this grant initiative and how it will help...

Sen. Fontana’s Bill Would Make Pennsylvania a Mail-in Ballot state

April 22, 2020

Harrisburg, April 22, 2020 – Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today introduced a bill that would change Pennsylvania’s voting system so that all elections are conducted entirely by mail. “The pandemic has compromised the health and safety of our citizens, shaken our...

Sen. Fontana: Returning Workers too Soon is too Dangerous

April 15, 2020

Harrisburg, April 15, 2020 – Insisting that sound mitigation practices and indelible worker protections must be in place before re-opening additional Pennsylvania workplaces, state Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today voted against Senate Bill 613, legislation he...

El voto por correo ya no es la excepción

April 3, 2020

By Sen. Wayne D. Fontana As this frightening pandemic affects every facet of our lives, more and more citizens are doing what they can to keep safe by staying at home, practicing social distancing and keeping in touch with others as remotely as possible. We cannot be...

Sen. Fontana Endorses American Working Family Relief Plan 

March 18, 2020

Pittsburgh, March 18, 2020 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana today endorsed policies and legislation that would help protect workers during and after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.   The “American Working Family Relief Action Plan” addresses practices for...

Fontana Announces $460,000 in State Grants for Three Local Projects

17 de septiembre de 2019

HARRISBURG, September 17, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a total of $460,000 in state grants for three Allegheny County projects in his senate district. “These grant dollars help local communities move forward on projects that improve...

Fontana anuncia 15 millones en subvenciones estatales para 17 proyectos locales

1 de agosto de 2019

Pittsburgh, 1 de agosto de 2019 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana anunció hoy un total de $ 15 millones en subvenciones estatales para 17 proyectos de desarrollo de Pittsburgh. "Estos dólares estatales apoyarán y acelerarán el progreso de proyectos innovadores que ayudarán a crear empleos, atraer...

Comentarios del Senador Fontana sobre el Decreto de Consentimiento Highmark-UPMC

24 de junio de 2019

Harrisburg, 24 de junio de 2019 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) proporcionó hoy la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la extensión del decreto de consentimiento de Highmark/UPMC: "El anuncio de hoy es una victoria para los pacientes, el acceso médico y la atención de calidad en todo...

Senate, House Members Unveil Elections Reform Proposals

4 de junio de 2019

Harrisburg PA – June 4, 2019 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Rep. Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) led House and Senate Democrats in announcing several voting reform proposals Tuesday in the Main Capitol Rotunda.  The legislators were...

El senador Fontana anunciará la financiación en un acto conmemorativo

23 de mayo de 2019

El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) hará un anuncio de financiación en el servicio conmemorativo de este sábado en Beechview. El servicio se celebrará el sábado 25 de mayo a las 10 a.m. en el Beechview Memorial Monument Parklet, Broadway y Shiras Avenues. Su...

Los miembros del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Exposición al Plomo debaten las recomendaciones legislativas del Comité Consultivo y el informe del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Exposición al Plomo

7 de mayo de 2019

    Harrisburg, 7 de mayo de 2019 - El senador John Yudichak (D - Luzerne/Carbon) y los miembros legislativos del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Exposición al Plomo celebraron hoy una conferencia de prensa para discutir las recomendaciones legislativas que formaron parte de 'Riesgos de Exposición al Plomo y Respuesta...

State Senate Committee Holds Second Hearing on Global Warming

23 de abril de 2019

PITTSBURGH, April 23, 2019 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Forest Hills) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Brookline), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today in Pittsburgh on strategies for combatting climate change by...

Fontana Announces $2.25 Million in State Funds for Five Local Projects

26 de marzo de 2019

Harrisburg, March 26, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced a total of $2.25 million in state grant funds for five Allegheny County projects. “This state support complements local efforts improve, redevelop and step up important local projects,” Fontana...

Fontana Praises Wolf’s Budget Proposal

5 de febrero de 2019

HARRISBURG, February 5, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2019-20: “I am encouraged by the governor’s budget proposal for its emphasis on strengthening a...