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Declaración del Senador Fontana sobre la amenaza de demanda por reevaluación fiscal
Pittsburgh - 15 de marzo de 2024 - Hoy, el senador estatal Wayne Fontana emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la amenaza de las Escuelas Públicas de Pittsburgh de emprender acciones legales contra el Condado de Allegheny para forzar una reevaluación del impuesto a la propiedad: Entiendo la situación presupuestaria que...
Sen. Fontana to Introduce Bill to Enhance Local Revitalization Efforts
Harrisburg - March 12, 2024 - Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana said he will soon be introducing a bill to allow municipalities to further incentivize building construction, improvements, or conversions by granting tax abatement for up to 20 years. “So many of our...
Sen. Wayne Fontana to Introduce Bill Banning Credit Cards for Online Gambling in PA
Harrisburg – March 8, 2024 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny County) said that he will soon be introducing a bill in the Pennsylvania Senate to prohibit the use of credit cards for online casino games, sports betting and fantasy games, as well as for...
El Senador Fontana reelegido por unanimidad Presidente del Consejo de Administración de PHEAA
Harrisburg – February 15, 2024 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Created in 1963 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly,...
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,...