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Fontana: Ya está disponible en línea el estado de las rebajas del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles
HARRISBURG, MAY 14, 2009 - A new Web resource will allow individuals who apply for state-granted Property Tax or Rent Rebates to check the status of their applications online, according to state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana. The new Web site, www.papropertytaxrelief.com,...
Fontana recuerda a los votantes que el lunes vence el plazo de inscripción
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,’...
Fontana anuncia el lanzamiento del sitio web del Centro de Defensa del Menor
PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2009 - State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today joined representatives of Allegheny County’s Child Advocacy Center - A Child’s Place - to announce the launch of a new website to assist individuals working with child abuse victims, both...
Senate Approves Legislation Reauthorizing Health Care Cost Containment Council
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...
Fontana: La galería de fotos de la adopción visita la región
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...
Fontana Supports State Film Production Tax Credit
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...
Fontana: Reembolsos y préstamos para ahorrar energía en el hogar
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....
Allegheny Lawmakers Propose Tax Credit for Mass Transit Riders
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...
Fontana Honors Late Lt. Gov. Knoll on Senate Floor
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...
Fontana to Host Financial Aid Seminar
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. The...
Fontana Unveils E-mail Briefings
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...
Fontana Announces Re-Launch of I-CAN™ E-FILE on Website and Reintroduction of EITC Information Act
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...
Vacant School Finds New Life
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 $22.5...
Fontana Says Emergency Volunteer Tax Credits Now Available
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...
Fontana to Serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Committee
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...
Fontana Commends Expansion of Unemployment Compensation Service
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...
Vance, Fontana Push for Longer-Term Reauthorization of Health Care Cost Containment Council
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...
Fontana Remembers Lt. Governor Knoll
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...
Fontana Announces Opening of Home Heating Assistance Program
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...
Fontana: La web electoral estatal ayuda a los votantes a prepararse para la jornada electoral
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...