July 28, 2009
Laments Loss of Pittsburgh Urban Community’s Voice HARRISBURG, JULY 28, 2009—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today recognized a local radio station for its years of broadcasting in the Pittsburgh region. According to Fontana, WAMO-FM, Pittsburgh’s only urban radio...
July 22, 2009
HARRISBURG, JULY 22, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today called on his colleagues to look at other ways to restore or retain programs that are critical to Pennsylvania’s fiscal health, without increasing the personal income tax (PIT). “I am not...
July 20, 2009
HARRISBURG, July 20, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today criticized Senate Republicans for blocking bipartisan legislation that would use federal money to extend unemployment benefits for jobless workers. He said 1,330 workers from Allegheny...
May 27, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAY 27, 2009 – Pennsylvania homeowners and small business owners seeking to reduce their electric bills through alternative energy projects can find assistance through a new rebate program, state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana said today. The PA Sunshine...
May 14, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAY 14, 2009 – A new Web resource will allow individuals who apply for state-granted Property Tax or Rent Rebates to check the status of their applications online, according to state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana. The new Web site,...
April 17, 2009
BROOKLINE, April 17, 2009 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded area voters that the voter registration deadline for the May 19 primary election is this Monday, April 20. “This year’s primary will feature numerous local, county and statewide judicial races,’...
April 2, 2009
PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today joined representatives of Allegheny County’s Child Advocacy Center – A Child’s Place – to announce the launch of a new website to assist individuals working with child...
March 24, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAR. 24, 2009 –The Pennsylvania Senate today passed legislation authored by Sens. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York) and Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) reauthorizing the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). Under Senate Bill 89, PHC4 would...
March 12, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAR. 12, 2009 -State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced that a photo exhibit featuring Pennsylvania children waiting to be adopted is visiting Pittsburgh. According to Fontana, the Pennsylvania Heart Gallery, a traveling display featuring professional...
March 5, 2009
HARRISBURG, March 5, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today provided the following statement in support of Pennsylvania’s Film Production Tax Credit: “In light of some proposals from my colleagues who are calling for the suspension of the Film...
March 3, 2009
HARRISBURG, MAR. 3, 2009 -State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today said assistance is now available in the form of rebates and low interest loans to Pennsylvania families who wish to make their homes more energy efficient Rebates of up to $500 or low-interest loans are...
February 27, 2009
PITTSBURGH, February 27, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Nick Kotik are proposing a state tax credit of up to $100 for taxpayers who use mass transit. “Mass transit use eases traffic congestion, diminishes highway and bridge wear and tear, reduces...
February 9, 2009
HARRISBURG, February 9, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D-Fontana today gave the floor remarks during a state Senate ceremony honoring the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll: “I am very honored today to offer this resolution and to pay tribute to former Lt. Gov. Catherine...
February 1, 2009
PITTSBURGH, FEB. 1, 2009 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana is inviting college-bound students and their families seeking information about the financial aid process and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to a Financial Aid Seminar he is hosting....
January 30, 2009
BROOKLINE, January 30, 2009 – Calling it a direct and timely way to communicate with more people, state Senator Wayne D-Fontana today introduced a free new e-mail briefing. “The ‘Fontana News and Views’ e-briefing gives me an additional way to reach out to...
January 21, 2009
PITTSBURGH, January 21, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today announced the re-launch of the I-CAN!™ E-File button through his state website. The program allows low to moderate income tax filers to electronically file their state and federal income taxes and...
January 15, 2009
URA approves sale and financing of the former South Hills High School (PITTSBURGH) January 15 – The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Board of Directors authorized today the sale of and financing for the former South Hills High School on Mount Washington for a...
January 15, 2009
PITTSBURGH, January 15, 2009 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today said active volunteer firefighters, ambulance and rescue personnel can now file the “PA Schedule OC-V” form with their 2008 state income tax return to get the new $100 state income tax credit. Fontana...
December 18, 2008
HARRISBURG, December 18, 2008 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) has been appointed to serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Committee on Community, Economic and Recreational Development. “This committee post will give me a greater opportunity to steer...
December 12, 2008
HARRISBURG, DEC. 12, 2008—State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today commended the Department of Labor and Industry for expanding unemployment compensation services in an effort to accelerate assistance to Pennsylvanians who have lost their jobs. “The Department has taken an...
November 20, 2008
HARRISBURG, November 20, 2008 – Sens. Pat Vance (R-Cumberland/York) and Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today thanked Gov. Ed Rendell for extending the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s (PHC4) work, but called on him to help address the issue...
November 13, 2008
November 13, 2008 —State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today released this statement regarding the death of Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll. Senator Fontana was honored to serve as the Lt. Governor’s State Senator and represent her as she was a resident of the...
October 31, 2008
PITTSBURGH, OCT. 31, 2008 – State Sen. Wayne Fontana announced today that the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, will open on Nov. 3 for individuals and families who need help paying their heating bills this winter. LIHEAP helps...
October 30, 2008
PITTSBURGH, OCT. 30, 2008—With the General Election less than a week away, state Sen. Wayne Fontana is encouraging Pennsylvania voters to visit VotesPA.com, the Department of State’s interactive voter education Web site. “It is important that all Pennsylvanians...
October 24, 2008
HARRISBURG, NOV. 24, 2008 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced that the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is now offering monthly office hours at his Kennedy Township Office to serve local small business owners. “I am pleased...
