July 28, 2009
Laments Loss of Pittsburgh Urban Community’s Voice HARRISBURG, JULY 28, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today recognized a local radio station for its years of broadcasting in the Pittsburgh region. According to Fontana, WAMO-FM, Pittsburgh’s only urban radio...
July 22, 2009
HARRISBURG, JULY 22, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today called on his colleagues to look at other ways to restore or retain programs that are critical to Pennsylvania’s fiscal health, without increasing the personal income tax (PIT). “I am not...
July 20, 2009
HARRISBURG, July 20, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today criticized Senate Republicans for blocking bipartisan legislation that would use federal money to extend unemployment benefits for jobless workers. He said 1,330 workers from Allegheny...
May 27, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAY 27, 2009 – Pennsylvania homeowners and small business owners seeking to reduce their electric bills through alternative energy projects can find assistance through a new rebate program, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana said today. The PA Sunshine...
14 de mayo de 2009
HARRISBURG, 14 DE MAYO DE 2009 - Un nuevo recurso web permitirá a las personas que soliciten reembolsos de impuestos sobre la propiedad o alquileres concedidos por el Estado comprobar el estado de sus solicitudes en línea, según el senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana. El nuevo sitio web,...
17 de abril de 2009
BROOKLINE, April 17, 2009 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded area voters that the voter registration deadline for the May 19 primary election is this Monday, April 20. “This year’s primary will feature numerous local, county and statewide judicial races,’...
2 de abril de 2009
PITTSBURGH, 2 de abril de 2009 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) se unió hoy a los representantes del Centro de Defensa del Niño del Condado de Allegheny - A Child's Place - para anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo sitio web para ayudar a las personas que trabajan con niños...
March 24, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAR. 24, 2009 –The Pennsylvania Senate today passed legislation authored by Sens. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York) and Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) reauthorizing the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). Under Senate Bill 89, PHC4 would...
12 de marzo de 2009
HARRISBURG, MAR. 12, 2009 -El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana anunció hoy que una exposición fotográfica con niños de Pensilvania en espera de ser adoptados está de visita en Pittsburgh. Según Fontana, la Pennsylvania Heart Gallery, una exposición itinerante...
March 5, 2009
HARRISBURG, March 5, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today provided the following statement in support of Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit: “In light of some proposals from my colleagues who are calling for the suspension of the Film...
3 de marzo de 2009
HARRISBURG, MAR. 3 de marzo de 2009 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana ha afirmado hoy que ya están disponibles ayudas en forma de reembolsos y préstamos a bajo interés para las familias de Pensilvania que deseen mejorar la eficiencia energética de sus hogares....
February 27, 2009
PITTSBURGH, February 27, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Nick Kotik are proposing a state tax credit of up to $100 for taxpayers who use mass transit. “Mass transit use eases traffic congestion, diminishes highway and bridge wear and tear, reduces...
February 9, 2009
HARRISBURG, February 9, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D-Fontana today gave the floor remarks during a state Senate ceremony honoring the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll: “I am very honored today to offer this resolution and to pay tribute to former Lt. Gov. Catherine...
February 1, 2009
PITTSBURGH, FEB. 1, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana is inviting college-bound students and their families seeking information about the financial aid process and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to a Financial Aid Seminar he is hosting....
January 30, 2009
BROOKLINE, January 30, 2009 – Calling it a direct and timely way to communicate with more people, state Senator Wayne D-Fontana today introduced a free new e-mail briefing. “The ‘Fontana News and Views’ e-briefing gives me an additional way to reach out to...
January 21, 2009
PITTSBURGH, January 21, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today announced the re-launch of the I-CAN!™ E-File button through his state website. The program allows low to moderate income tax filers to electronically file their state and federal income taxes and...
January 15, 2009
URA approves sale and financing of the former South Hills High School (PITTSBURGH) January 15 – The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors authorized today the sale of and financing for the former South Hills High School on Mount Washington for a...
January 15, 2009
PITTSBURGH, January 15, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today said active volunteer firefighters, ambulance and rescue personnel can now file the “PA Schedule OC-V” form with their 2008 state income tax return to get the new $100 state income tax credit. Fontana...
December 18, 2008
HARRISBURG, December 18, 2008 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) has been appointed to serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development. “This committee post will give me a greater opportunity to steer...
December 12, 2008
HARRISBURG, DEC. 12, 2008—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today commended the Department of Labor and Industry for expanding unemployment compensation services in an effort to accelerate assistance to Pennsylvanians who have lost their jobs. “The Department has taken an...
November 20, 2008
HARRISBURG, November 20, 2008 – Sens. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York) and Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today thanked Gov. Ed Rendell for extending the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s (PHC4) work, but called on him to help address the issue...
November 13, 2008
November 13, 2008 —State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today released this statement regarding the death of Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll. Senator Fontana was honored to serve as the Lt. Governor’s State Senator and represent her as she was a resident of the...
October 31, 2008
PITTSBURGH, OCT. 31, 2008 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today that the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, will open on Nov. 3 for individuals and families who need help paying their heating bills this winter. LIHEAP helps...
October 30, 2008
PITTSBURGH, OCT. 30 de octubre de 2008 - A menos de una semana de las elecciones generales, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana anima a los votantes de Pensilvania a visitar VotesPA.com, el sitio web interactivo de educación al votante del Departamento de Estado. "Es importante que todos los...
October 24, 2008
HARRISBURG, NOV. 24 de noviembre de 2008 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana anunció hoy que el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas (SBDC) de la Universidad de Pittsburgh ahora ofrece horas de oficina mensuales en su oficina del municipio de Kennedy para servir a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas locales. "Me complace...
