4 de febrero de 2014
Harrisburg, 4 de febrero de 2014 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) proporcionó hoy la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la propuesta de presupuesto estatal 2014-15 del gobernador Tom Corbett. "Como todos los presupuestos, hay cosas que te gustan - y cosas que no. Si bien aplaudo la...
Enero 30, 2014
PITTSBURGH, 30 de enero de 2014 - Flanqueado por las personas que han luchado debido a los recortes presupuestarios de servicios humanos del estado, los demócratas del Senado detallaron hoy sus prioridades presupuestarias y desafiaron al gobernador Tom Corbett a producir un plan de gastos que esté alineado con las necesidades de...
Diciembre 6, 2013
Pittsburgh, 6 de diciembre de 2013 - Calificando el monumento a la Segunda Guerra Mundial del Suroeste de Pensilvania como un digno homenaje a los veteranos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y al papel histórico de Pittsburgh en esa guerra, el senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) participó hoy en la ceremonia de dedicación en el...
19 de noviembre de 2013
Harrisburg, 19 de noviembre de 2013 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) dio a conocer hoy la legislación que aumentaría los puntos de preferencia de los veteranos en las pruebas del Servicio Civil de 10 a 15 puntos. La legislación Fontana, introducido como parte de un trabajo anterior...
Octubre 25, 2013
El senador Wayne Fontana y el Comité de Política Demócrata del Senado estatal organizarán una mesa redonda el miércoles 30 de octubre a las 10.00 horas en Pittsburgh para examinar cómo los colegios comunitarios pueden preparar mejor a los trabajadores cualificados en los sectores de la energía, la fabricación y otros...
Octubre 17, 2013
McKees Rocks, 17 de octubre de 2013 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana elogia el anuncio de hoy de CSX Corporation de que planea construir la Terminal Intermodal de Pittsburgh en McKees Rocks Borough y Stowe Township después de revisar numerosos sitios a lo largo de la línea principal de CSXT....
1 de agosto de 2013
Op-ed by Senator Wayne Fontana – Testimony from the trial in Pittsburgh involving alleged child abuse by a former Pittsburgh Public Schools police officer underscores the need for better safeguards for our children and clearer reporting procedures for school...
Junio 30, 2013
Harrisburg, 30 de junio de 2013 - El senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) emitió hoy la siguiente declaración después de que el Senado aprobó un nuevo presupuesto de $ 28,3 mil millones por una votación de 33-17. Fontana se opuso a la medida (House Bill 1437): "Con este presupuesto, el Corbett...
11 de junio de 2013
HARRISBURG, Junio 11, 2013 – The state Senate Education Committee today unanimously approved state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s (D-Brookline) bill that would toughen child abuse reporting requirements in schools “I am heartened and encouraged by this strong bipartisan vote...
7 de junio de 2013
Pittsburgh, PA (Junio 7, 2013) – Senator Wayne Fontana, Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) Board of Directors, today announced a new job creation initiative in Allegheny County that will generate 150 employment opportunities...
Mayo 13, 2013
Harrisburg, Mayo 13, 2013 – The bipartisan Pennsylvania Senate Manufacturing Caucus, chaired by Sen. Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-42), held its first meeting today, bringing together manufacturers, legislators and experts to discuss ideas for boosting...
29 de abril de 2013
HARRISBURG, Abril 29, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the state Department of Insurance’s decision today to approve the merger between Highmark and West Penn Allegheny Health System: “I am pleased with the...
28 de marzo de 2013
Brookline, Marzo 28, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application deadline has been extended through Abril 26. “I urge low-income homeowners to look into whether they are eligible for...
Marzo 20, 2013
BROOKLINE, Marzo 20, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement following city of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s announcement concerning UPMC’s non-profit status: “I commend Mayor Ravenstahl and the city of Pittsburgh...
19 de marzo de 2013
Harrisburg, Marzo 19, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today applauded unanimous Senate support for a bill that would enable the Pennsylvania Game Commission to establish an adult mentored hunting program. “A mentored hunting program can encourage more...
Marzo 18, 2013
HARRISBURG, Marzo 18, 2013 – Speaking at a Capitol news conference today, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) said his bill that would strengthen child abuse reporting laws is being touted under a legislative package endorsed by the bipartisan Task Force on...
8 de marzo de 2013
Health-care coverage for an estimated 600,000 Pennsylvanians at stake Pittsburgh, Marzo 8, 2013 – Democratic members of the state Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing in Pittsburgh today to receive testimony from local officials and health-care experts...
Febrero 21, 2013
Harrisburg, Febrero 21, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today was unanimously re-elected to serve as the vice chairman of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). “I am gratified by the unanimous vote...
Febrero 13, 2013
Harrisburg, Febrero 13, 2013 – The state Senate Finance Committee today approved Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s (D-Allegheny) legislation that would provide tax credits for those who invest in start-up Pennsylvania businesses. “This measure is about generating private...
5 de febrero de 2013
Harrisburg, Febrero 5, 2013 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following reaction to Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal: “While I am pleased that after largely ignoring the state’s biggest problems and challenges for the past two...
8 de enero de 2013
Brookline, Enero 8, 2013 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) has been re-appointed to serve as Democratic chairman of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development. “I am pleased with this appointment and will continue my...
6 de diciembre de 2012
BROOKLINE, Diciembre 6, 2012 – Following is the text of the letter State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) sent today to Gov. Tom Corbett, reiterating his request to make the voter ID process more simple and convenient for citizens seeking the necessary photo...
27 de noviembre de 2012
PITTSBURGH, Noviembre 27, 2012 – Pleased that the state Task Force on Child Protection’s report today supported his call provide additional protections for school students who are abused by school employees, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today urged that...
Noviembre 14, 2012
Fontana reappointed to Leadership Post Harrisburg, Noviembre 14, 2012 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected leaders for the upcoming 2013-14 legislative session, with Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) reelected for a second term as Democratic...
24 de septiembre de 2012
Elected officials should be able to issue them at their offices Op-ed By Sen. Wayne D. Fontana Act 18, signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett in Marzo, requires all Pennsylvania voters to show an acceptable photo ID at the polls prior to casting a vote. Since its...
