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Sen. Fontana Endorses American Working Family Relief Plan
Pittsburgh, Marzo 18, 2020 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana today endorsed policies and legislation that would help protect workers during and after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The “American Working Family Relief Action Plan” addresses practices for...
Fontana Announces Grants to Improve Safety and Security for Pittsburgh Nonprofits
HARRISBURG, Marzo 11, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a total of $149,080 for three non-profit organizations in Pittsburgh to strengthen safety and security measures. Organizations qualify for the grants based on a Federal Bureau of...
Governor’s Budget Plan Touts Numerous Fontana Initiatives
HARRISBURG, Febrero 4, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed $36 billion budget for fiscal 2020-21: “This budget plan would hold the line on taxes while stoking investment in education, job...
Fontana Announces $2.8 Million in State Grants for Local Transportation Projects
Pittsburgh, Noviembre 12, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced four state transportation grants in his district totaling $2.857 million. “These state funds bolster community efforts to improve efficiency, safety and enhance access throughout our...
Fontana Announces $460,000 in State Grants for Three Local Projects
HARRISBURG, Septiembre 17, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a total of $460,000 in state grants for three Allegheny County projects in his senate district. “These grant dollars help local communities move forward on projects that improve...
Nuevo programa de préstamos estudiantiles para ayudar a los estudiantes a costearse la educación postsecundaria
Por el Senador Wayne D. Fontana
La mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios esperan con impaciencia las vacaciones de verano y un respiro de las aulas, pero pocos tienen recursos para tomarse el "verano libre" de uno de sus retos más difíciles: pagar sus estudios.
Una educación postsecundaria puede ser cara, pero es una inversión que merece la pena. Tanto si un estudiante asiste al Community College del condado de Allegheny, aprende un oficio o recibe un título de cuatro años de la Universidad de Pittsburgh, la educación es la clave para un futuro mejor.
Fontana Announces $15 Million in State Grants for 17 Local Projects
Pittsburgh, Agosto 1, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced a total of $15 million in state grants for 17 Pittsburgh development projects. “These state dollars will support and speed up progress on innovative projects that will help create jobs, attract...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – Julio 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Sen. Fontana Comments on Highmark-UPMC Consent Decree
Harrisburg, Junio 24, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement in response to the Highmark/UPMC consent decree extension: “Today’s announcement is a victory for patients, medical access and quality care throughout...
Miembros del grupo demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania piden que se declare catástrofe la violencia armada
Harrisburg, Pa. - 24 de junio de 2019 - Los miembros del Caucus Demócrata del Senado de Pensilvania enviaron hoy conjuntamente una carta al gobernador Tom Wolf solicitando una declaración de desastre por violencia armada en la Commonwealth. "Creemos que es necesario aumentar la conciencia del público ...
El Senado y la Cámara de Representantes presentan sus propuestas de reforma electoral
Harrisburg PA - 4 de junio de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) y la representante Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) encabezaron a los demócratas de la Cámara y el Senado al anunciar varias propuestas de reforma de votación el martes en la Rotonda Principal del Capitolio. Los legisladores fueron...
Sen. Fontana to Make Funding Announcement at Memorial Service
State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) will make a funding announcement at this Sábado’s Memorial Service in Beechview. The service will be held on Sábado, Mayo 25 at 10 a.m. at the Beechview Memorial Monument Parklet, Broadway and Shiras Avenues. Your...
State Officials and Advocates Kick Off Real Jobs, Real Pay Tour
Pennsylvania − Mayo 20, 2019 − Advocates, lawmakers and state officials will participate in tours and a statewide day of action on Jueves, Mayo 23rd with businesses that choose to pay their employees a living wage. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage remains at a regional low...
Los miembros del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Exposición al Plomo debaten las recomendaciones legislativas del Comité Consultivo y el informe del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Exposición al Plomo
Harrisburg, 7 de mayo de 2019 - El senador John Yudichak (D - Luzerne/Carbon) y los miembros legislativos del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Exposición al Plomo celebraron hoy una conferencia de prensa para discutir las recomendaciones legislativas que formaron parte de 'Riesgos de Exposición al Plomo y Respuesta...
State Senate Committee Holds Second Hearing on Global Warming
PITTSBURGH, Abril 23, 2019 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Forest Hills) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Brookline), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today in Pittsburgh on strategies for combatting climate change by...
Democrats Introduce Package of Legislation to Curb Workplace Harassment
HARRISBURG, PA, Marzo 26, 2019 – Democrats from the Pennsylvania House and Senate today introduced a package of legislation aimed to curb harassment in the workplace, along with support from Governor Tom Wolf and Victim’s Advocate Jennifer Storm. ...
Fontana Announces $2.25 Million in State Funds for Five Local Projects
Harrisburg, Marzo 26, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced a total of $2.25 million in state grant funds for five Allegheny County projects. “This state support complements local efforts improve, redevelop and step up important local projects,” Fontana...
Sen. Fontana Renews “Extreme Risk” Gun Suspension Effort
PITTSBURGH, Febrero 14, 2019 – On the one-year anniversary of the Parkland mass shooting tragedy, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today reintroduced legislation that would empower families and police officers to petition a court to temporarily remove...
Fontana Praises Wolf’s Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG, Febrero 5, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2019-20: “I am encouraged by the governor’s budget proposal for its emphasis on strengthening a...
Fontana and Costa Announce $650,000 for Open Space Project Near Arena
PITTSBURGH, Febrero 1, 2019 – State Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today jointly announced a $650,000 state grant to provide open space and transportation improvements to the 28-acre former Civic Arena site in Pittsburgh. “I am pleased...