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Fontana Reminds Voters of Registration Deadline
BROOKLINE, Sept. 14, 2010 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today reminded local citizens that new voters must register by October 4 if they plan on voting in the November 2 general election. “Your vote is your voice,” Fontana said. “Voting is your responsibility and...
Fontana Announces New Program for High-Risk Uninsured Relief
August 4, 2010 - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced the implementation of a new program that enables uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions to receive first-rate healthcare through the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. “Federal...
Fontana to Introduce Beechview to its New Grocer
Pittsburgh, July 29, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced a community meeting for Wednesday, August 11th at 7 p.m. in Beechview to introduce residents of the community to their new grocer. “I am absolutely thrilled that we have been able to...
Fontana Says Beechview Grocery Store Negotiations Underway
Pittsburgh, July 16, 2010 – Responding to inquiries from community residents, State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today said that negotiations are underway to bring a grocery store to the Beechview neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, but cautioned that any...
Fontana Calls for Study on Educating Homeless Children
HARRISBURG, June 18, 2010 -- State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today introduced legislation to form a task force that would study the best possible ways to educate homeless children. “One of the misconceptions about homelessness has always been that it only impacts adults,...
Fontana Announces Extension of Rebate Application Deadline
Brookline, June 4, 2010 -- State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today announced that the deadline to apply for Property Tax/Rent rebates has been extended to December 31. “In these tough economic times, it is important to older Pennsylvanians to make use of every available...
Bridge Scholarship funding announcement in Pittsburgh
May 6, 2010 - Allegheny County state Senators Wayne Fontana, Jay Costa, Sean Logan and other state lawmakers will join representatives from Bridge Educational Foundation, CSX Transportation, AmeriChoice/Unison Health Plans, and RBC Capital Markets to announce the...
Fontana Reminds Students to Apply for Financial Aid
BROOKLINE, APRIL 26, 2010 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today reminded college students and their families that the deadline for most college-bound students to apply for state grant aid for the upcoming school year is May 1. “Financial aid is what makes higher...
Fontana Designates April 11-17th, 2010 as National Library Week in PA
HARRISBURG, APRIL 12, 2010 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today recognized the importance of libraries on the Senate floor designating April 11th -17th, 2010 as National Library Week in Pennsylvania. First sponsored in 1958, the observance of “National Library Week"...
Fontana: No Need to Pay Anyone to Help You Apply for Rebate
PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2010 - State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today reminded people eligible for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program that he and his local office staff stand ready to assist people for free. A mailer sent out locally offers to help...
Fontana Opposes Sales Tax on Real Estate Transactions
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....
Fontana Backs Jobs Legislation
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 would...
Fontana Urges Voters to Register for Upcoming Primary
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. “It is...
Fontana Reintroduces School Child Abuse Bill
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 look up to --...
Fontana Announces Grants Available for Autistic Individuals
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 ability to...
Fontana Calls Rendell Budget a “Good Starting Point”
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...
Fontana Says He Will Push for Job Initiatives in State Budget
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...
Fontana: Low-Income Heating Crisis Grants Now Available
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 homes,”...
Fontana Praises Senate Passage of Table Games Compromise
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...
Fontana Named to Conference Committee on Table Games
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...