July 16, 2026
Allegheny County – July 16, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $47,398,516 in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants in the 42nd Senatorial District. “I am proud to announce another major investment of...
July 15, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. Together, Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana announce that The...
June 16, 2026
Allegheny County − June 16, 2026 – Programs that address affordable housing needs in the 42nd Senatorial District will receive state grants totaling $2,925,000 state Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today. “Getting people into safe and affordable housing and keeping...
June 10, 2026
Allegheny County − June 10, 2026 – Today, Sen. Wayne Fontana announced that several local organizations were awarded a total of $1,344,233 in state grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). “Violence prevention programming continues to...
June 4, 2026
Allegheny County – June 4, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $350,298 in state funding to senior community centers in the 42nd senatorial district. “We just celebrated Older Americans Month in May and what better way to recognize the...
May 28, 2026
Allegheny County – May 28, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced four organizations in the 42nd Senatorial District received grant awards totaling $1,975,000 from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. “Main Street Matters grants are...
April 15, 2026
Allegheny County – April 15, 2026 – Today, Senators Wayne Fontana and Jay Costa announce that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) awarded a loan of $21,770,999 to Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (PWSA) for a water main replacement...
April 15, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA – April 15, 2026 − Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. Together, Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey Williams, and Wayne Fontana announce...
April 6, 2026
Pittsburgh, Pa. − April 6, 2026 − The Mt. Alvernia redevelopment project has received $3 million from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Mixed-Use Revitalization Grant Program. Senators Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny), Wayne Fontana...
April 2, 2026
Pittsburgh – April 2, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced that the Community College of Allegheny County and Point Park University were each awarded $150,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for scholarships and programing for students...
March 25, 2026
Pittsburgh, March 25, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to increase the commonwealth’s $7.25/hr minimum wage: “I am pleased to see the PA House, once again, pass legislation to...
March 11, 2026
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...
February 12, 2026
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...
February 3, 2026
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...
January 20, 2026
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....
January 20, 2026
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...
December 18, 2025
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...
December 18, 2025
Allegheny County – December 18, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $7,650,433 in project & infrastructure grants are coming to communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “We are fortunate to have so many great organizations working to make our...
December 17, 2025
Allegheny County – December 17, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana releases the following statement regarding the departure of Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris: “Colonel Paris has served Pennsylvania with honor,...
December 16, 2025
Allegheny County – December 16, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $6,490,251 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “It is...
December 11, 2025
Allegheny County – December 11, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,403,530 in state and federal funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District. These...
November 18, 2025
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...
November 12, 2025
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...
October 31, 2025
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...
October 17, 2025
Pittsburgh, Pa.) October 17, 2025 — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana, and Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the approval of a $70,350,208 loan for Pittsburgh Water from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority...
