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Fontana: Gulf War Bonus Applications Available
HARRISBURG, Abril 8, 2008 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today announced that veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict can obtain a bonus application at any of his local district offices. “It is important that we honor the commitment and sacrifice of all war veterans,”...
Fontana Rallies to Improve Economic Competitiveness
HARRISBURG, Marzo 18, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) joined with other legislators and the CompetePA Coalition at a news conference in Harrisburg today to generate support for Senate Bill 1229, the High-Tech & Manufacturing Stimulus Act. The bill...
Fontana to Introduce Tool to Address Tax Exempt Properties
HARRISBURG, Marzo 14, 2008 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that he will introduce legislation that allow municipalities additional tools to address costs associated with providing essential services where the municipality contains a...
Senators Honor the Pennsylvania Public Television Network
HARRISBURG, Marzo 12, 2008 - - State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) and Senator Rob Wonderling (R-Bucks/Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) took part in the third annual Pennsylvania Public Television Network (PPTN) Neighborhood Awards Ceremony at the State Capitol...
Fontana Urges Students to File Soon for Financial Aid
PITTSBURGH, Febrero 8, 2008 - - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today urged college-bound students to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. “The cost of college can be very daunting,” Fontana said. “I urge students...
Fontana Applauds Action of Finance Committee on Stimulus Bill
HARRISBURG, Enero 18, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) applauded the Senate Finance Committee for action earlier this week to move Senate Bill 1229, the High-Tech & Manufacturing Stimulus Act, to the full Senate for consideration. The bill,...
Fontana Elated with State Support of Pittsburgh Planning Effort
HARRISBURG, Enero 18, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny), yesterday, joined Department of Community & Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky in an announcement of a $200,000 state grant to allow the City to complete a comprehensive,...
Fontana Joins Colleagues in “Have a Heart” Campaign
HARRISBURG, Enero 15, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues today in calling for the General Assembly to provide health insurance to all Pennsylvanians by Valentine’s Day. The “Have a Heart” Campaign was begun in late...
Fontana Says Home Heating Application Now Online
HARRISBURG, NOV. 8, 2007- Low-income families struggling to pay their home heating bills this winter can now apply for heating assistance online, according to state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny). Pennsylvanians can download the LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy...
Smith and Fontana help to add bus run in St. Clair Heights
HARRISBURG, Oct. 4 – State Rep. Matt Smith and state Sen. Wayne Fontana, both D-Allegheny announced that Port Authority Transit will add additional bus runs in St. Clair Heights, effective Nov. 18.“Representative Smith and I heard from our constituents that the...
Fontana Named to Special Energy Session Committee
HARRISBURG, OCTOBER 3, 2007 -- State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today was named to the 15-member state Senate Committee on Energy Policies for the Special Session on Energy.“This special session will help determine how the state can move closer to energy independence...
Fontana Supports Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Harrisburg, Septiembre 17, 2007- State Sen. Wayne D. FOntana today joined Sen. Tartaglione and other colleagues as a co-sponsor of a Senate Resolution declaring "National Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. "Hispanic Americans are well known for their hard work...
Fontana Pleased with Discussion on Criminal Gun Check Issue
HARRISBURG, Agosto 27, 2007 – Following a meeting today called by the Governor, State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) said he was pleased with the dialogue on the need to upgrade the Pennsylvania State Police’s computerized criminal background check system and...
Allegheny County Senate Delegation Wins Arena Funding
HARRISBURG—Julio 16, 2007 — The new arena planned for Pittsburgh that will be home to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the next 30 years is a step closer to reality now that the state Senate has approved funding for the $290 million facility. With bipartisan support, the...
Fontana Named to PA Public Television Network Commission
HERSHEY (Junio 22, 2007) - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana, D-Pittsburgh, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Public Television Network (PPTN) Commission by Senate Democratic Minority Leader Robert Mellow. “As someone deeply involved in my own Brookline community in...
Fontana insistirá en una fuente de financiación fiable para el transporte público
HARRISBURG, Junio 20, 2007 -- State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today said he will insist that a continual and dependable funding source for mass transit be part of any transportation funding remedy. “State government should be doing more to encourage mass...
Fontana insta a visitar el nuevo sitio web de la policía estatal
HARRISBURG, 19 de junio de 2007 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (DAllegheny) insta a los hombres y mujeres interesados en carreras policiales a visitar un nuevo sitio web de la Policía Estatal que proporciona información sobre cómo convertirse en oficial. El nuevo sitio, www.patrooper.com, proporciona...
Fontana Votes to Support Legislative Reforms
HARRISBURG, Mayo 8, 2007 – Calling it a step toward making state government more efficient and accountable, state Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today voted for several legislative reform bills that were reported out of the State Government Committee. “These...
Fontana Announces Funding of Child Advocacy Center Website
PITTSBURGH, Abril 12, 2007 –(D-Brookline) today joined representatives of Allegheny County’s Child Advocacy Center – A Child’s Place – to announce funding of a new website to assist individuals working with child abuse victims. “It’s particularly appropriate that we...
Fontana Reminds Students of Upcoming Financial Aid Deadline
HARRISBURG, Enero 16, 2007 –- Families with college students should act now to file for financial aid, said state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana. FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is used to determine eligibility for federal, state and collegiate-level...