Press Releases
Senator Wayne Fontana Announces Over $1M in Parks and Recreation Grants in Allegheny County
Allegheny County − September 7, 2022 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced over $1 million dollars in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grants for multiple projects across Allegheny County. “I’m proud to see Pennsylvania recognize the...
PENNVEST Awards Over $200M Loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Pittsburgh, PA − July 21, 2022 – Pennsylvania State Senators from Allegheny County including Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana and Senator Lindsey Williams announced a $200+ million dollar loan for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority...
Senator Wayne Fontana Announces $3.5M for Fairywood Warehouse Project
Pittsburgh, PA – July 19, 2022 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced a combined $3.5 million dollars in a state grant and loan for the development of a new industrial park in the City of Pittsburgh’s Fairywood neighborhood. The project was awarded a $1.4...
Sen. Fontana Issues Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade
Allegheny County – June 24, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Today the U.S. Supreme Court pushed the country back 50 years, stripping away...
State Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Fontana’s Allegheny County Land Bank Bill
Allegheny County – June 14 2022 – Today, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 811 (SB 811). The bill is sponsored by Senator Wayne Fontana and will provide Allegheny County land banks with an expedited sheriff sale process as well as lower...
Senate Democrats Call for Vote on PA Red Flag Law, GOP Votes No
Harrisburg, PA – June 13, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats made a motion for the Senate to vote on a Discharge Resolution that would move Senate Bill 134 out of committee and to the floor of the Senate for a full vote during session. State Senate...
Fontana: Governor Signs Bill Dealing with Sale of SCI Pittsburgh Property
HARRISBURG, June 13, 2022 – Governor Tom Wolf has signed legislation that would set up a competitive process to accept proposals for the sale of the 20.2 acre former SCI Pittsburgh property, Senator Wayne Fontana announced today. The property along the Ohio River has...
Fontana: Local Organizations to Receive $3.8 Million in State Grants
HARRISBURG, June 9, 2022 − Organizations that work to promote public safety and victim advocacy in the 42nd Senate District will receive more than $3.8 million in state grants, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency...
Sen. Fontana Shares Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Draft on Abortion
Allegheny County – May 4, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana shared the following statement in response to news about the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out Roe v. Wade. “The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion...
Sen. Fontana Announces Over $12 Million in Additional RACP Grants for Allegheny County
Allegheny County – April 26, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $12.25 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants has been awarded to multiple projects in Allegheny County. The funding is in addition to the $12...
Sen. Fontana Announces $12 Million in Community Development Grants
Allegheny County – April 25, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced the Wolf administration will award $12 million to two projects in the 42nd district. The grants are funded by the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). “I’m...
Sen. Fontana Announces $600,000 for Revitalization Project in the Hill District
Allegheny County – April 20, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) will award a $600,000 grant to the redevelopment of the former “Kretz” building at the corner of Wylie and Herron avenues in...
Sen. Fontana Applauds Over $50,000 in Electric Car Grants Awarded to Allegheny County
Allegheny County – April 19, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana commended the Department of Environmental Protection for investing in electric vehicles for use in Allegheny County. Across the commonwealth, funding went to 13 municipalities and...
Sen. Fontana Announces Almost $100,000 in Safety Grants for Non-Profits
Allegheny County – April 14, 2022 –Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced today that $99,200 in non-profit security grants have been awarded to four community organizations in Allegheny County. “These grants support safety equipment, planning and training...
Sen. Fontana Announces Almost $100,00 in Safe Neighborhood Grants
Allegheny County – March 10, 2022 –Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana announced today that $92,955 in grants has been awarded to three community organizations in Allegheny County. The grants are funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s...
Sens. Fontana, Pittman Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Identify Risk, Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
HARRISBURG − March 4, 2022 − Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise across the country but especially in Pennsylvania, with the commonwealth showing some of the highest rates of infection and illness year after year, according to state and federal data.
Fontana Statement on 2022-2023 Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG, February 8, 2022 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana released the following statement today regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2022-2023 state budget proposal: “I applaud Governor Wolf for a budget proposal that moves Pennsylvania forward by investing in our students,...
Fontana Statement on Act 77 Ruling
HARRISBURG, January 28, 2022 – State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) issued the following statement on today’s ruling by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court that Act 77 is unconstitutional: ‘Pennsylvania voters have enjoyed no-excuse, mail-in voting for four...
Fontana: Regional Efforts Earn $2M in Violence Prevention Grants
HARRISBURG, January 27, 2022 – Efforts to mitigate the rise in violence in the Pittsburgh region earned more than $2 million in state grants, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “We haven’t been immune from the increasing violence that has accompanied the pandemic and...
Sen. Wayne Fontana Commends Local Firms for Innovative Automated Vehicle Technology, Touts New Legislation
Pittsburgh – January 6, 2022 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D- Allegheny) visited Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute at Mill 19 today to join officials in unveiling legislation to safely support the innovative technologies of automated vehicles,...