Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $900K in Community Safety Grants

Allegheny County – March 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $890,536 in grants to fund indigent defense, provide lifesaving treatment for those incarcerated, and improve safety at nonprofits located in the 42nd Senatorial District. Awarded by the...

Sen. Fontana Statement on FanDuel No Longer Accepting Credit Cards

Pittsburgh, February 12, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on FanDuel Sportsbook’s announcement that it will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2: “I applaud FanDuel for making this change. And though...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Proposed Budget

Harrisburg − February 3, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 Budget: “I applaud Governor Shapiro for proposing a sensible state budget that addresses affordability, does not...

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $3 million for Water & Sewer Projects

Allegheny County- January 20, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $3,032,811 were awarded to municipalities and public authorities in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Clean water continues to be a priority of mine,” said Sen. Fontana....

Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $5 Million in Infrastructure Grants

Allegheny County – January 20, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,597,527 ininfrastructure grants were awarded to projects and communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “Projects to ensure pedestrian safety, beautify our communities, and...

Sen. Fontana Announces $195K for Parks & Trails Projects

Allegheny County – December 18, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced four Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program grants totaling $195,000 were awarded in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Residents and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty of our...

Sen. Fontana Announces Grants for Local Projects from Gaming Funds

Allegheny County – November 18, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,915,000 in grants from the Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) for infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the 42nd Senatorial District. Fontana worked...

Sen. Fontana Applauds Passage of State Budget

Pittsburgh, November 12, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement after voting for the 2025-26 State Budget: “I understand the impact of a budget that is over four months late for many people, but the priorities of my constituents that...

Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Monday

Sen. Fontana Announces Food Drive Starting Monday Allegheny County − October 31, 2025 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana announced that his Senate office will be organizing a food drive starting next week to benefit those who could lose federal Supplemental...

Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $8 Million for Affordable Housing Projects

Allegheny County − October 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that five affordable rental housing projects in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive a total of $7,945,471 in federal tax credits award through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency...

Sen. Fontana Statement on Highmark Stadium Expansion

Pittsburgh – August 19, 2025 – State Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds that they will be expanding Highmark Stadium: “Pittsburgh is a sports town. It has been great to watch as...

Senator Fontana Announces Over $400,000 in Clean Transportation Grants

Allegheny County – July 16, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $409,250 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to fund clean transportation projects in Allegheny County. “These grants both update our transportation...

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $4 Million for Affordable Housing Projects

Allegheny County, June 13, 2025 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $4,175,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “This money goes directly towards the construction, rehabilitation,...

Senator Fontana Announces Over $500K for Violence Prevention

Allegheny County − June 12, 2025 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that Allegheny County and three other nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $503,379 in state and federal grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “It is...

Sen. Fontana Announces New Solar for Schools Grants Awarded

Allegheny County – May 20, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced two schools in the 42nd senatorial district have been awarded grants to install solar panels on their buildings, which will lower energy costs and save taxpayers money. “With electricity costs...

Senator Fontana Announces Over $218K in Senior Community Center Awards

Allegheny County – May 15, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $218,840 in state funding to senior community centers in the 42nd senatorial district. “May is Older Americans Month and I am proud to announce these grants to these Senior...

Senator Fontana Announces Awardees of Main Street Matters Grants

Allegheny County – April 10, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced two organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District received grant awards from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh and Neighborhood Allies...