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Fontana Reminds Voters of Monday Registration Deadline
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,’...
Fontana Announces Launch of Child Advocacy Center Website
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 abuse victims, both...
Senate Approves Legislation Reauthorizing Health Care Cost Containment Council
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...
Fontana: Adoption Photo Gallery Visits Region
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...
Fontana Supports State Film Production Tax Credit
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...
Fontana: Home Energy Saving Rebates & Loans Available
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...
Allegheny Lawmakers Propose Tax Credit for Mass Transit Riders
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...
Fontana Honors Late Lt. Gov. Knoll on Senate Floor
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...
Fontana to Host Financial Aid Seminar
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. The...
Fontana Unveils E-mail Briefings
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...
Fontana Announces Re-Launch of I-CAN™ E-FILE on Website and Reintroduction of EITC Information Act
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...
Vacant School Finds New Life
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 $22.5...
Fontana Says Emergency Volunteer Tax Credits Now Available
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...
Fontana to Serve as Democratic Chair of the Senate Committee
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...
Fontana Commends Expansion of Unemployment Compensation Service
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...
Vance, Fontana Push for Longer-Term Reauthorization of Health Care Cost Containment Council
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...
Fontana Remembers Lt. Governor Knoll
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...
Fontana Announces Opening of Home Heating Assistance Program
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...
Fontana: State Election Site Helps Voters Prepare for Election Day
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...
Fontana: Consulting Service Available for Small Business Owners
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...