Fontana reelegido presidente de la bancada demócrata del Senado

Noviembre 19, 2020

Harrisburg, 19 de noviembre de 2020 - Los demócratas del Senado del Estado reeligieron hoy por unanimidad al senador estatal Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) para servir como presidente del Caucus Demócrata para la próxima sesión legislativa de dos años. El presidente del caucus establece la agenda diaria del caucus y...

Save the Date! Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

Septiembre 2, 2020

I will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Jueves, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., but in a different format than in previous years. Due to the ongoing pandemic, I will be hosting a drive-thru flu shot clinic in the parking lot at the Dormont Pool/Rec. Center, located at...

Fontana Says 5,000 Small Businesses have been Approved for Grant Funds

Agosto 10, 2020

Brookline, Agosto 10, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today touted a $96 million statewide grant program for small businesses that are struggling to survive during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I am pleased with this grant initiative and how it will help...

Sen. Fontana’s Bill Would Make Pennsylvania a Mail-in Ballot state

Abril 22, 2020

Harrisburg, Abril 22, 2020 – Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today introduced a bill that would change Pennsylvania’s voting system so that all elections are conducted entirely by mail. “The pandemic has compromised the health and safety of our citizens, shaken our...

Sen. Fontana: Returning Workers too Soon is too Dangerous

15 de abril de 2020

Harrisburg, Abril 15, 2020 – Insisting that sound mitigation practices and indelible worker protections must be in place before re-opening additional Pennsylvania workplaces, state Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today voted against Senate Bill 613, legislation he...

El voto por correo ya no es la excepción

3 de abril de 2020

By Sen. Wayne D. Fontana As this frightening pandemic affects every facet of our lives, more and more citizens are doing what they can to keep safe by staying at home, practicing social distancing and keeping in touch with others as remotely as possible. We cannot be...

Sen. Fontana Endorses American Working Family Relief Plan 

Marzo 18, 2020

Pittsburgh, Marzo 18, 2020 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana today endorsed policies and legislation that would help protect workers during and after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.   The “American Working Family Relief Action Plan” addresses practices for...

Governor’s Budget Plan Touts Numerous Fontana Initiatives

Febrero 4, 2020

HARRISBURG, Febrero 4, 2020 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed $36 billion budget for fiscal 2020-21: “This budget plan would hold the line on taxes while stoking investment in education, job...

Fontana Announces $460,000 in State Grants for Three Local Projects

Septiembre 17, 2019

HARRISBURG, Septiembre 17, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a total of $460,000 in state grants for three Allegheny County projects in his senate district. “These grant dollars help local communities move forward on projects that improve...

Fontana Announces $15 Million in State Grants for 17 Local Projects

Agosto 1, 2019

Pittsburgh, Agosto 1, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced a total of $15 million in state grants for 17 Pittsburgh development projects. “These state dollars will support and speed up progress on innovative projects that will help create jobs, attract...

Sen. Fontana Comments on Highmark-UPMC Consent Decree

24 de junio de 2019

Harrisburg, Junio 24, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement in response to the Highmark/UPMC consent decree extension: “Today’s announcement is a victory for patients, medical access and quality care throughout...

El Senado y la Cámara de Representantes presentan sus propuestas de reforma electoral

4 de junio de 2019

Harrisburg PA - 4 de junio de 2019 - El senador estatal Vincent Hughes (D-Filadelfia/Montgomery) y la representante Sara Innamorato (D-Pittsburgh) encabezaron a los demócratas de la Cámara y el Senado al anunciar varias propuestas de reforma de votación el martes en la Rotonda Principal del Capitolio. Los legisladores fueron...

Sen. Fontana to Make Funding Announcement at Memorial Service

Mayo 23, 2019

State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) will make a funding announcement at this Sábado’s Memorial Service in Beechview. The service will be held on Sábado, Mayo 25 at 10 a.m. at the Beechview Memorial Monument Parklet, Broadway and Shiras Avenues. Your...

Los miembros del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Exposición al Plomo debaten las recomendaciones legislativas del Comité Consultivo y el informe del Grupo de Trabajo sobre la Exposición al Plomo

7 de mayo de 2019

    Harrisburg, 7 de mayo de 2019 - El senador John Yudichak (D - Luzerne/Carbon) y los miembros legislativos del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Exposición al Plomo celebraron hoy una conferencia de prensa para discutir las recomendaciones legislativas que formaron parte de 'Riesgos de Exposición al Plomo y Respuesta...

State Senate Committee Holds Second Hearing on Global Warming

Abril 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH, Abril 23, 2019 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Forest Hills) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Brookline), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today in Pittsburgh on strategies for combatting climate change by...

Fontana Announces $2.25 Million in State Funds for Five Local Projects

Marzo 26, 2019

Harrisburg, Marzo 26, 2019 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced a total of $2.25 million in state grant funds for five Allegheny County projects. “This state support complements local efforts improve, redevelop and step up important local projects,” Fontana...

Fontana Praises Wolf’s Budget Proposal

Febrero 5, 2019

HARRISBURG, Febrero 5, 2019 – Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2019-20: “I am encouraged by the governor’s budget proposal for its emphasis on strengthening a...