Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $3 Million for Affordable Housing Projects

Junio 16, 2026

Allegheny County − Junio 16, 2026 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $2,925,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “Getting people into safe and affordable housing and keeping...

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $1.3 Million for Violence Prevention

Junio 10, 2026

Allegheny County − Junio 10, 2026 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that several local organizations were awarded a total of $1,344,233 in state grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “Violence prevention programming continues to...

Senator Fontana Announces Over $350K in Senior Community Center Grants

Junio 4, 2026

Allegheny County – Junio 4, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $350,298 in state funding to senior community centers in the 42nd senatorial district. “We just celebrated Older Americans Month in Mayo and what better way to recognize the...

Sen. Fontana Announces Awardees of Main Street Matters Grants

Mayo 28, 2026

Allegheny County – Mayo 28, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced four organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District received grant awards totaling $1,975,000 from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. “Main Street Matters grants are...

Senator Fontana Announces Higher Education Grants

Abril 2, 2026

Pittsburgh – Abril 2, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced that the Community College of Allegheny County and Point Park University were each awarded $150,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for scholarships and programing for students...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Minimum Wage Bill Passing the PA House

Marzo 25, 2026

Pittsburgh, Marzo 25, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to increase the commonwealth’s $7.25/hr minimum wage: “I am pleased to see the PA House, once again, pass legislation to...

Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants

Marzo 11, 2026

Allegheny County – Marzo 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $890,536 in grants to fund indigent defense, provide lifesaving treatment for those incarcerated, and improve safety at nonprofits located in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the...

Sen. Fontana Statement on FanDuel No Longer Accepting Credit Cards

Febrero 12, 2026

Pittsburgh, Febrero 12, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on FanDuel Sportsbook’s announcement that it will stop accepting credit card deposits on Marzo 2: “I applaud FanDuel for making this change. And though...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Proposed Budget

Febrero 3, 2026

Harrisburg − Febrero 3, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 Budget: “I applaud Governor Shapiro for proposing a sensible state budget that addresses affordability, does not...

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $3 million for Water & Sewer Projects

Enero 20, 2026

Allegheny County- Enero 20, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $3,032,811 were awarded to municipalities and public authorities in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Clean water continues to be a priority of mine,” said Sen. Fontana....

Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $5 Million in Infrastructure Grants

Enero 20, 2026

Allegheny County – Enero 20, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,597,527 ininfrastructure grants were awarded to projects and communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “Projects to ensure pedestrian safety, beautify our communities, and...

Sen. Fontana Announces $195K for Parks & Trails Projects

Diciembre 18, 2025

Allegheny County – Diciembre 18, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced four Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program grants totaling $195,000 were awarded in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Residents and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty of our...

Sen. Fontana Applauds Passage of State Budget

Noviembre 12, 2025

Pittsburgh, Noviembre 12, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement after voting for the 2025-26 State Budget: “I understand the impact of a budget that is over four months late for many people, but the priorities of my constituents that...

Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Lunes

Octubre 31, 2025

Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Lunes Allegheny County − Octubre 31, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana announced that his Senate office will be organizing a food drive starting next week to benefit those who could lose federal Supplemental...