March 24, 2010
HARRISBURG, March 24, 2010 – Claiming that it would have a chilling effect on home ownership and the state’s struggling real estate industry, state Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today said he will oppose expanding the sales tax to real estate transactions....
March 23, 2010
HARRISBURG, March 23, 2010 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today said he will push for swift action on new state legislation that would fund over 40,000 transitional jobs over a two year period. Fontana said the Senate Democratic jobs proposal...
March 22, 2010
PITTSBURGH, MARCH 22, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today reminded eligible voters that to participate in the May 18 primary election, they must be registered by April 19. “This is an important election year for Pennsylvanians,” Fontana said....
March 2, 2010
PITTSBURGH, March 2, 2010 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) has reintroduced legislation that would protect children from abuse by teachers or other school employees. “It is outrageous that school employees — individuals students trust and...
February 24, 2010
PITTSBURGH, FEB. 24, 2010 – Children and adults living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can seek support through state mini-grants, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) announced today. Autism is a neurobiological disorder that affects a person’s...
February 9, 2010
Harrisburg – February 9, 2010 – Stressing that he will fight to hold the line on taxes and create good jobs, State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today said the governor’s $29 billion budget proposal is on the right track. “Even though the state is currently facing a...
February 3, 2010
Harrisburg – February 3, 2010 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today joined fellow Democrats in calling for budget initiatives that would streamline state spending and make job creation and economic development legislative priorities. “It is very important that we...
January 21, 2010
BROOKLINE, JAN. 21, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today reminded low-income families facing heating crises that Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) crisis grants are now available. “Many families experience unexpected trouble heating their...
January 5, 2010
HARRISBURG, JANUARY 5, 2010 – Calling it a good way to create jobs, boost the economy and generate badly revenues, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today praised the Senate’s final passage of the conference committee agreement that would allow table games at...
January 5, 2010
HARRISBURG, JAN. 5, 2010 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) has been named as the Senate Democratic conferee on the six-member conference committee that is expected to hammer out a final agreement on table games legislation. “I am honored to serve on this key...
January 5, 2010
HARRISBURG, JAN. 5, 2010 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Timothy J. Solobay have introduced legislation that would allow for the imposition of an “essential services fee” on tax-exempt organizations that own property within a municipality. The lawmakers said...
December 7, 2009
BROOKLINE, DECEMBER 7, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded homeowners and renters that Dec. 31 is the deadline to apply for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors and residents with disabilities. The rebate program...
November 23, 2009
HARRISBURG, NOV. 23, 2009 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Timothy J. Solobay began circulating a co-sponsorship memo today to colleagues urging their support of legislation that would amend the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act to allow political...
November 18, 2009
HARRISBURG, November 18, 2009 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana has sent the following letter to the Pittsburgh City Council in support of legislation being considered today that would provide a $600,000 “bridge” grant to the Carnegie Library: November 17, 2009 Dear...
November 4, 2009
State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) will join Jennifer Palashoff and Julie Toussaint, owners of the Learning Express of Robinson, for the new franchise’s ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, November 5th at 1 p.m. at...
October 27, 2009
HARRISBURG, October 27, 2009 — Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) today reminded citizens that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) will open for the 2009-10 heating season on Nov. 2. LIHEAP operates by providing cash grants to help...
October 22, 2009
HARRISBURG, OCT. 22, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today applauded the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) Board for its approval yesterday of the recommendation of its auditing committee to order a special audit of the library system. “There are a lot of...
October 21, 2009
HARRISBURG, OCT. 21, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana yesterday continued his fight to keep open four branches of the Carnegie Library in the City of Pittsburgh by requesting the members of the Carnegie Library Board of Trustees to delay the planned closures, mergers...
October 19, 2009
HARRISBURG, OCT. 19, 2009 — State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today continued his fight to keep open four branches of the Carnegie Library in the City of Pittsburgh by urging the members of the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) Board to follow the recommendations of...
October 6, 2009
HARRISBURG, OCT. 6, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today expressed profound disappointment over the Carnegie Library’s decision to close four branches in the City of Pittsburgh – including two in his district and the merger of a third in the district with another...
October 1, 2009
HARRISBURG, OCTOBER 1, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today chastised the leaders of the House and Senate for continuing to push forward their budget proposal when their members are calling for other solutions. “We are hearing today that the budget...
September 16, 2009
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16, 2009 –State Senators Sean Logan and Wayne D. Fontana today called on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to take steps to force the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh to make its required $7.5 million annual payment for the city’s new arena. In a...
September 16, 2009
HARRISBURG, Sept. 16, 2009 – Calling it a good way to create jobs and help keep Pennsylvania’s casinos competitive, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today said he would likely support allowing table games at existing casinos. “While I will insist that the...
September 11, 2009
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today provided the following statement on today’s proposed budget compromise agreement. “While I am encouraged by this overdue compromise agreement, I still intend on thoroughly reviewing all of...
September 8, 2009
PITTSBURGH, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today reminded eligible voters that to participate in the Nov. 3 election, they must be registered by Oct. 5. “Voting is not only a right in Pennsylvania, it’s a responsibility,” Fontana...
