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...

Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $8 Million for Affordable Housing Projects

Octubre 14, 2025

Allegheny County − Octubre 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that five affordable rental housing projects in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive a total of $7,945,471 in federal tax credits award through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Highmark Stadium Expansion

Agosto 19, 2025

Pittsburgh – Agosto 19, 2025 – State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds that they will be expanding Highmark Stadium: “Pittsburgh is a sports town. It has been great to watch as...