Fontana Offers Help to Homeowners on Homestead Exemption

Enero 12, 2011

Pittsburgh, Enero 12, 2011 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that his office stands ready to assist property owners in determining whether they need to do anything further to receive property tax relief. Recent news reports have indicated...

Fontana Urges Jobless to Keep Filing Claims

Diciembre 10, 2010

BROOKLINE, Dec. 10, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today said people whose unemployment compensation benefits expired before the 99 week limit should continue filing claims. “While Congress debates extending unemployment benefits for those looking for work, folks...

Fontana Announces State Funding to Assist New Beechview IGA

Noviembre 18, 2010

Pittsburgh, Noviembre 18, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that he has secured $250,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that will be added to funding that he had previously secured from the state for the new Beechview...

Fontana Lauds Senate Vote on Private Transfer Fee Legislation

Octubre 14, 2010

HARRISBURG, Octubre 14, 2010 – Legislation introduced by state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana to prohibit the future use of private transfer fees in Pennsylvania passed the Senate today and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. “This is a true consumer...

Fontana Homeless Children Education Bill Moves from Committee

Septiembre 21, 2010

HARRISBURG, Septiembre 21, 2010 – Legislation introduced by State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana to form a task force that would study the best possible ways to educate homeless children was unanimously reported today out of the Senate Education Committee and now goes to the...

Fontana recuerda a los votantes el plazo de inscripción

Septiembre 14, 2010

BROOKLINE, Sept. 14, 2010 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded local citizens that new voters must register by Octubre 4 if they plan on voting in the Noviembre 2 general election. “Your vote is your voice,” Fontana said. “Voting is your responsibility and...

Fontana Announces New Program for High-Risk Uninsured Relief

Agosto 4, 2010

Agosto 4, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced the implementation of a new program that enables uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions to receive first-rate healthcare through the Pennsylvania Insurance Department....

Fontana to Introduce Beechview to its New Grocer

Julio 29, 2010

Pittsburgh, Julio 29, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a community meeting for Miércoles, Agosto 11th at 7 p.m. in Beechview to introduce residents of the community to their new grocer. “I am absolutely thrilled that we have been able to...

Fontana Says Beechview Grocery Store Negotiations Underway

Julio 16, 2010

Pittsburgh, Julio 16, 2010 – Responding to inquiries from community residents, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today said that negotiations are underway to bring a grocery store to the Beechview neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, but cautioned that any...

Fontana Calls for Study on Educating Homeless Children

Junio 18, 2010

HARRISBURG, Junio 18, 2010 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today introduced legislation to form a task force that would study the best possible ways to educate homeless children. “One of the misconceptions about homelessness has always been that it only impacts...

Fontana Announces Extension of Rebate Application Deadline

Junio 4, 2010

Brookline, Junio 4, 2010 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced that the deadline to apply for Property Tax/Rent rebates has been extended to Diciembre 31. “In these tough economic times, it is important to older Pennsylvanians to make use of every...

Bridge Scholarship funding announcement in Pittsburgh

Mayo 6, 2010

Mayo 6, 2010 – Allegheny County state Senators Wayne Fontana, Jay Costa, Sean Logan and other state lawmakers will join representatives from Bridge Educational Foundation, CSX Transportation, AmeriChoice/Unison Health Plans, and RBC Capital Markets to announce...

Fontana recuerda a los estudiantes que soliciten ayuda financiera

26 de abril de 2010

BROOKLINE, APRIL 26, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today reminded college students and their families that the deadline for most college-bound students to apply for state grant aid for the upcoming school year is Mayo 1. “Financial aid is what makes higher...

Fontana Designates Abril 11-17th, 2010 as National Library Week in PA

Abril 12, 2010

HARRISBURG, APRIL 12, 2010 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today recognized the importance of libraries on the Senate floor designating Abril 11th -17th, 2010 as National Library Week in Pennsylvania. First sponsored in 1958, the observance of “National Library...