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Sens. Williams, Fontana and Rep. Powell Celebrate $3 Million Investment in Historic Mt. Alvernia Reuse Project
Pittsburgh, Pa. − Abril 6, 2026 − The Mt. Alvernia redevelopment project has received $3 million from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Mixed-Use Revitalization Grant Program. Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Wayne Fontana...
Senator Fontana Announces Higher Education Grants
Pittsburgh – Abril 2, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced that the Community College of Allegheny County and Point Park University were each awarded $150,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for scholarships and programing for students...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Minimum Wage Bill Passing the PA House
Pittsburgh, Marzo 25, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to increase the commonwealth’s $7.25/hr minimum wage: “I am pleased to see the PA House, once again, pass legislation to...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Senator Fontana Announces $7.6M in Project & Infrastructure Grants
Allegheny County – Diciembre 18, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $7,650,433 in project & infrastructure grants are coming to communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “We are fortunate to have so many great organizations working to make our...
Sen. Fontana Offers Gratitude, Well Wishes to Departing Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris
Allegheny County - Diciembre 17, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana releases the following statement regarding the departure of Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris: “Colonel Paris has served Pennsylvania with honor, integrity,...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $6.5 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding
Allegheny County - Diciembre 16, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $6,490,251 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “It is great...
Sen. Fontana Announces $4.4 million for Victim Services & Violence Prevention
Allegheny County – Diciembre 11, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,403,530 in state and federal funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District. These...
El Senador Fontana anuncia subvenciones para proyectos locales con fondos del juego
Allegheny County – Noviembre 18, 2025 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,915,000 in grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the 42nd Senatorial District. Fontana worked to...
Sen. Fontana Applauds Passage of State Budget
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
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 Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey M. Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce Over $70 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Pittsburgh Water Lead Line Replacement
Pittsburgh, Pa.) Octubre 17, 2025 --- Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana, and Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the approval of a $70,350,208 loan for Pittsburgh Water from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority...
Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $8 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
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...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − Septiembre 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...
Allegheny County – Septiembre 10, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $5,556,390 in funding for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). These grants provide...