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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
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 Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Senators Jay Costa, Lindsey M. Williams, and Wayne Fontana Announce Over $70 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Pittsburgh Water Lead Line Replacement
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...
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...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Committee Holds Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
McKees Rocks − September 16, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine housing affordability and seeking solutions to a growing issue across Pennsylvania. “Housing affordability continues to be a major issue across...
Allegheny County – September 10, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $5,556,390 in funding for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). These grants provide...
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 the...
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...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 15, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the needs of regional mass transit systems and assess ways to ensure that their benefits remain accessible to residents and local businesses in...
Policy Committee Hearing: The Future of Mass Transit
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...
Senate Democratic Caucus Rallies for Fair Housing Month, Calls for State Action on Safe, Affordable Homes for All
Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 − Senate Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to kick off Fair Housing Month, observed nationally every April, and call for state action on Housing. Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was joined by Democratic...
Senator Fontana Recognizes National Fair Housing Month
Senator Fontana Announces Over $1.5M in Infrastructure Grants
Allegheny County – February 24, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $1,533,862 in infrastructure grants were awarded to projects and communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “Improving local infrastructure is a smart investment for the state as...
Sen. Fontana Announces $1.3 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding
Allegheny County – January 30, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $1,260,750 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “For the last...
Fontana Announces $200K State Grant to Carnegie
Allegheny County – January 29, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced a Greenway, Trails, and Recreation Program grant of $200,000 has been awarded to the Borough of Carnegie. "I am proud to have advocated for this state grant that will be used for an...