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Un juicio en Pittsburgh pone de manifiesto la necesidad de mejorar las denuncias por abusos a menores
Artículo de opinión del senador Wayne Fontana - Los testimonios del juicio celebrado en Pittsburgh por presuntos abusos a menores cometidos por un antiguo agente de policía de las Escuelas Públicas de Pittsburgh subrayan la necesidad de mejorar la protección de nuestros niños y de...
Fontana dice que el nuevo presupuesto del Estado se queda corto en educación y creación de empleo
Harrisburg, 30 de junio de 2013 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) emitió hoy la siguiente declaración después de que el Senado aprobó un nuevo presupuesto de $ 28,3 mil millones por una votación de 33-17. Fontana se opuso a la medida (House Bill 1437): "Con este presupuesto, el Corbett...
Fontana Child Abuse Reporting Bill Clears Senate Education Committee
HARRISBURG, June 11, 2013 – The state Senate Education Committee today unanimously approved state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s (D-Brookline) bill that would toughen child abuse reporting requirements in schools “I am heartened and encouraged by this strong bipartisan vote...
El nuevo centro de atención al cliente Parkway Center de PHEAA creará 150 puestos de trabajo en el condado de Allegheny
Pittsburgh, PA (June 7, 2013) – Senator Wayne Fontana, Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors, today announced a new job creation initiative in Allegheny County that will generate 150 employment opportunities...
PA Senate Manufacturing Caucus Holds First Meeting
Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Senate Manufacturing Caucus, chaired by Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-42), held its first meeting today, bringing together manufacturers, legislators and experts to discuss ideas for boosting...
Fontana aplaude la fusión Highmark-West Penn
HARRISBURG, April 29, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the state Department of Insurance’s decision today to approve the merger between Highmark and West Penn Allegheny Health System: “I am pleased with the...
Fontana anuncia la ampliación del plazo para el programa de ayudas a la calefacción doméstica
Brookline, March 28, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application deadline has been extended through April 26. “I urge low-income homeowners to look into whether they are eligible for...
Fontana Comments on Mayor Ravenstahl Challenge of UPMC Non-Profit Status
BROOKLINE, March 20, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement following city of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s announcement concerning UPMC’s non-profit status: “I commend Mayor Ravenstahl and the city of Pittsburgh...
Fontana Pleased with Senate Vote for Mentored Hunting Program
Harrisburg, March 19, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today applauded unanimous Senate support for a bill that would enable the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish an adult mentored hunting program. “A mentored hunting program can encourage more...
Fontana Child Abuse Reporting Bill Wins Bipartisan Backing
HARRISBURG, March 18, 2013 – Speaking at a Capitol news conference today, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) said his bill that would strengthen child abuse reporting laws is being touted under a legislative package endorsed by the bipartisan Task Force on...
La Comisión de Asignaciones Demócratas del Senado celebra una audiencia sobre la ampliación de Medicaid
Pittsburgh, 8 de marzo de 2013 - Los miembros demócratas del Comité de Apropiaciones del Senado estatal celebraron hoy una audiencia en Pittsburgh para recibir el testimonio de funcionarios locales y expertos en atención médica en relación con la opción de Pensilvania de ampliar la cobertura de Medicaid bajo la Ley Federal de Cuidado de Salud Asequible.
Declaración del senador Fontana sobre el alcalde de Pittsburgh, Luke Ravenstahl:
"I have been a state Senator working to advance the City of Pittsburgh with Mayor Ravenstahl for the last seven years. By working together with his Administration, I was proud to advance the revitalization and transformation of many of the communities in my district,...
El Senador Fontana reelegido Vicepresidente de la Junta de PHEAA
Harrisburg, February 21, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today was unanimously re-elected to serve as the vice chairman of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). “I am gratified by the unanimous vote...
Sen. Fontana Lauds Kane for Rejecting Lottery Privatization Contract
Pittsburgh, February 14, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement in reaction to Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s decision to reject the Lottery privatization contract on Constitutional grounds: “I applaud Attorney...
Fontana’s Business Investment Tax Credit Bill Wins Committee Nod
Harrisburg, February 13, 2013 – The state Senate Finance Committee today approved Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s (D-Allegheny) legislation that would provide tax credits for those who invest in start-up Pennsylvania businesses. “This measure is about generating private...
Sen. Fontana Says State Budget Light on Economic Development, Creating Jobs
Harrisburg, February 5, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “While I am pleased that after largely ignoring the state’s biggest problems and challenges for the past two...
Fontana to Serve as Democratic Chairman of Key Senate Committee
Brookline, January 8, 2013 -- State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) has been re-appointed to serve as Democratic chairman of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development. “I am pleased with this appointment and will continue my...
El senador Fontana sigue presionando a Corbett para que preste servicios de identificación de votantes a las comunidades
BROOKLINE, December 6, 2012 – Following is the text of the letter State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) sent today to Gov. Tom Corbett, reiterating his request to make the voter ID process more simple and convenient for citizens seeking the necessary photo...
Sen. Fontana Urges Action on Child Protection Recommendations
PITTSBURGH, November 27, 2012 – Pleased that the state Task Force on Child Protection’s report today supported his call provide additional protections for school students who are abused by school employees, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today urged that...
Senate Democrats Elect Leadership Team for 2013-14 Session
Harrisburg, November 14, 2012 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected leaders for the upcoming 2013-14 legislative session, with Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) reelected for a second term as Democratic Leader.