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Fontana Fighting to Restore Line Items for Economic Development Programs
HARRISBURG, May 26, 2011 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D – Allegheny) announced today that he will fight to restore separate line items for the Small Business Development Centers, Local Development Districts, Industrial Resource Centers and Industrial Development...
Fontana Calls Effort to Consolidate Economic Development Programs Senseless
HARRISBURG, May 18, 2011 – At a Senate Policy Committee hearing today at the Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) and other members of the committee heard testimony from several economic development programs about their...
Fontana Applauds Passage of Bill to Ban Bath Salts
Harrisburg, May 10, 2011—-State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today said he is pleased with the Senate’s unanimous passage of legislation that would ban the possession, use and sale of so-called bath salts, salvia divinorum and synthetic marijuana. Senate Bill 1006, which...
Fontana: Home Heating Assistance Deadline Extended
BROOKLINE, April 4, 2011 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today announced that the deadline to apply for the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended to April 15. “It has been a long and difficult winter for many families struggling...
Fontana Introducing Legislation to Reconfigure Port Authority Board
HARRISBURG, March 29, 2011 – Responding to the most recent failure to address issues with the Port Authority of Allegheny County, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) is introducing legislation to reconfigure the Port Authority Board to ensure better...
Fontana Says Budget All About Priorities
HARRISBURG, March 8, 2011 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny), who serves as Democratic chairman of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development, today made the following comment on Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget proposal: “This budget...
Fontana Lauds Senate Vote on Private Transfer Fee Legislation
HARRISBURG, March 2, 2011 – Legislation introduced by state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana to prohibit the future use of private transfer fees in Pennsylvania passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote. It now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. “I am...
Sen. Fontana Spearheads Jobs Initiative
HARRISBURG, February 23, 2011 – Calling it his top legislative priority, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today joined with fellow Senate Democrats in unveiling a six-point proposal that would help businesses create jobs, rebuild the state’s aging...
Fontana Warns of Student Aid Scams
Pittsburgh, February 17, 2011 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today warned students and their families about student financial aid scams. With so many students seeking school aid at this time of year, they and their families can become the target of scam...
Fontana Offers Help to Homeowners on Homestead Exemption
Pittsburgh, January 12, 2011 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that his office stands ready to assist property owners in determining whether they need to do anything further to receive property tax relief. Recent news reports have indicated...
Fontana Urges Jobless to Keep Filing Claims
BROOKLINE, Dec. 10, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today said people whose unemployment compensation benefits expired before the 99 week limit should continue filing claims. “While Congress debates extending unemployment benefits for those looking for work, folks...
Fontana Announces State Funding to Assist New Beechview IGA
Pittsburgh, November 18, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that he has secured $250,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that will be added to funding that he had previously secured from the state for the new Beechview...
Fontana Lauds Senate Vote on Private Transfer Fee Legislation
HARRISBURG, October 14, 2010 – Legislation introduced by state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana to prohibit the future use of private transfer fees in Pennsylvania passed the Senate today and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. “This is a true consumer...
Fontana Homeless Children Education Bill Moves from Committee
HARRISBURG, September 21, 2010 – Legislation introduced by State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana to form a task force that would study the best possible ways to educate homeless children was unanimously reported today out of the Senate Education Committee and now goes to the...
Fontana Reminds Voters of Registration Deadline
BROOKLINE, Sept. 14, 2010 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded local citizens that new voters must register by October 4 if they plan on voting in the November 2 general election. “Your vote is your voice,” Fontana said. “Voting is your responsibility and...
Fontana Announces New Program for High-Risk Uninsured Relief
August 4, 2010 - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced the implementation of a new program that enables uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions to receive first-rate healthcare through the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. “Federal...
Fontana to Introduce Beechview to its New Grocer
Pittsburgh, July 29, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a community meeting for Wednesday, August 11th at 7 p.m. in Beechview to introduce residents of the community to their new grocer. “I am absolutely thrilled that we have been able to...
Fontana Says Beechview Grocery Store Negotiations Underway
Pittsburgh, July 16, 2010 – Responding to inquiries from community residents, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today said that negotiations are underway to bring a grocery store to the Beechview neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, but cautioned that any...
Fontana Calls for Study on Educating Homeless Children
HARRISBURG, June 18, 2010 -- State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today introduced legislation to form a task force that would study the best possible ways to educate homeless children. “One of the misconceptions about homelessness has always been that it only impacts adults,...
Fontana Announces Extension of Rebate Application Deadline
Brookline, June 4, 2010 -- State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced that the deadline to apply for Property Tax/Rent rebates has been extended to December 31. “In these tough economic times, it is important to older Pennsylvanians to make use of every available...