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El Comité de Política destaca el programa de reparaciones integrales en Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH − February 3, 2024 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee traveled to Pittsburgh yesterday to host two events to highlight the successes of Pennsylvania's groundbreaking Whole-Home Repairs Program. Less than a year after the distribution of funds, the...
El Senador Fontana anuncia subvenciones para proyectos locales con fondos del juego
Allegheny County – January 18, 2024 − Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,480,125 in grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the 42nd Senatorial District. Fontana worked to...
Senator Fontana Announces $375K for 2 Local Projects
Allegheny County – January 17, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced two Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program grants totaling $375,000 were awarded in the 42nd Senatorial District. “I am happy to see this money going towards projects that will...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $1.6M for Arts & Culture Recovery Grants
Allegheny County – December 21, 2023 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,647,205 in grants to arts and culture organizations recovering from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 42nd Senatorial District. “We are so fortunate to enjoy such a...
El senador Fontana anuncia más de 5 millones de dólares en subvenciones para infraestructuras de agua y alcantarillado
Allegheny County − December 19, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $5,068,919 were awarded by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to several municipalities in the 42nd Senatorial District. “As a long-time...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $300K in Safety & Prevention Grants
Allegheny County – December 18, 2023 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced a total of $289,000 in grants were awarded to organizations in his 42nd Senatorial District from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “These PCCD grants help...
Sen. Fontana Announces $135K in Museum Grants
Allegheny County - December 15, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $134,835 to three museums in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities are blessed with world-class museums that captivate and entertain...
El senador Fontana anuncia más de 3 millones de dólares en ayudas a los barrios
Condado de Allegheny - 28 de noviembre de 2023 - Hoy, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana anunció adjudicaciones por un total de $ 3,034,390 en fondos del Programa de Asistencia al Vecindario (NAP) para iniciativas y proyectos comunitarios que sirven a los constituyentes del Distrito Senatorial 42. "Estoy muy...
PENNVEST concede más de 37 millones de dólares a la Autoridad de Aguas y Alcantarillado de Pittsburgh
Allegheny County - October 18, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced over $37 million in PENNVEST grants and low-interest loans to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for water infrastructure upgrades. “With this investment, residents and...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $5.6 Million for Affordable Housing
Allegheny County − October 12, 2023 – Grants totaling $5,685,000 for affordable housing projects in the 42nd senatorial district were awarded today, state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced. “This is a substantial investment into affordable housing resources for the people...
Sen. Fontana Announces $2.6 Million for Safety Initiatives & Victim Services
Allegheny County – September 22, 2023 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $2,642,757 in funding for 42nd District-based agencies and organizations from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This funding provides critical funding for...
Sen. Fontana Announces Traffic Safety Grant to Ingram
Allegheny County − August 24, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced that a half million-dollar state grant was awarded to Ingram Borough to improve traffic along Ingram Avenue. Ingram Borough received $555,046 from PennDOT to implement traffic calming...
Sen. Fontana Statement on Legionnaires’ Disease Case in Lancaster County
Allegheny County – August 23, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement after Legionella bacteria found at Lancaster County Prison led to a positive case of Legionnaires’ disease. This follows a positive case of Legionnaires’ disease at...
Sen. Fontana Applauds PennDOT Investing $1.1 Million for Traffic Upgrades
Allegheny County – August 16, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana commended the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for awarding grants totaling $1,116,348.13 to three municipalities in the 42nd senatorial district. Grants from PennDOT’s...
PENNVEST concede casi 15 millones de dólares a la Autoridad de Aguas y Alcantarillado de Pittsburgh
Condado de Allegheny - 19 de julio de 2023 - Hoy, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana anunció casi $ 15 millones en subvenciones y préstamos PENNVEST a la Autoridad de Agua y Alcantarillado de Pittsburgh (PWSA) para sus continuas mejoras de infraestructura. "Este dinero se destinará a la...
Sen. Fontana Applauds Scholarships to Help At-Risk Students
Allegheny County, July 14, 2023 – Senator Wayne Fontana applauded the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) as Chairman, Lt. Governor Austin Davis, recently announced the awarding of grants to provide scholarship programs for at-risk students,...
Declaración del senador Fontana sobre su proyecto de ley de lucha contra el tizón, que pronto se convertirá en ley
Condado de Allegheny, 22 de junio de 2023 - El senador Wayne Fontana emitió hoy la siguiente declaración, después de que la Cámara de Representantes de Pensilvania aprobara su proyecto de ley 202 del Senado, que proporciona a los bancos de tierras del condado de Allegheny un proceso...
Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $2 Million for Public Safety
Allegheny County, June 14, 2023 – A local organization that works to build strong communities, taking proactive steps to prevent violence, as well as Allegheny County government, each received state grants today totaling $1,813,023 from the Pennsylvania Commission on...
Senator Fontana Announces Over $4.3 Million for Affordable Housing
Allegheny County, June 9, 2023 – Local initiatives to address affordable housing needs and associated community development will receive state grants totaling $4,332,449, state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “These programs, offered by experienced and proven...
Senate Dems Discuss Improving Railroad Safety at Pittsburgh Hearing
PITTSBURGH − May 19, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Senator Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) to host a public hearing in Pittsburgh...