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Fontana Heralds Re-Opening of Point State Park
PITTSBURGH, MAY 30, 2008 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today joined Governor Rendell, DCNR Secretary DiBerardinis and representatives of the PA Historical & Museum Commission, Riverlife Task Force, and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development at a...
Fontana and White Introduce EITC Information Act
HARRISBURG, May 13, 2008 - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Jesse White today announced the joint introduction of legislation creating the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act. Senate Bill 1354 and House Bill 2474 would require employers to notify...
Fontana Reminds Students of College Grant Deadline
HARRISBURG, April 23, 2008 - - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today reminded students and their families that May 1 is the filing deadline for the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used to determine eligibility for Pennsylvania’s need-based...
Fontana to Host “Baby Fair” Saturday in Pittsburgh
HARRISBURG, April 21, 2008 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana is hosting a special baby fair this Saturday for new and expectant families. Entitled “Hey Baby!” the free event will be held twice this Saturday, April 26 at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. The first...
Fontana Urges People to Make Sure they Filie for Stimulus Check
PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2008 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today urged citizens to make sure they are positioned to receive a federal stimulus check this year. “People need to understand that it is not too late to qualify for a stimulus check,” Fontana said. “While...
Fontana: Gulf War Bonus Applications Available
HARRISBURG, April 8, 2008 — State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today announced that veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict can obtain a bonus application at any of his local district offices. “It is important that we honor the commitment and sacrifice of all war veterans,”...
Fontana Rallies to Improve Economic Competitiveness
HARRISBURG, March 18, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) joined with other legislators and the CompetePA Coalition at a news conference in Harrisburg today to generate support for Senate Bill 1229, the High-Tech & Manufacturing Stimulus Act. The bill...
Fontana to Introduce Tool to Address Tax Exempt Properties
HARRISBURG, March 14, 2008 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today announced that he will introduce legislation that allow municipalities additional tools to address costs associated with providing essential services where the municipality contains a...
Senators Honor the Pennsylvania Public Television Network
HARRISBURG, March 12, 2008 - - State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) and Senator Rob Wonderling (R-Bucks/Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) took part in the third annual Pennsylvania Public Television Network (PPTN) Neighborhood Awards Ceremony at the State Capitol...
Fontana Urges Students to File Soon for Financial Aid
PITTSBURGH, February 8, 2008 - - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana today urged college-bound students to complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. “The cost of college can be very daunting,” Fontana said. “I urge students...
Fontana Applauds Action of Finance Committee on Stimulus Bill
HARRISBURG, January 18, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) applauded the Senate Finance Committee for action earlier this week to move Senate Bill 1229, the High-Tech & Manufacturing Stimulus Act, to the full Senate for consideration. The bill,...
Fontana Elated with State Support of Pittsburgh Planning Effort
HARRISBURG, January 18, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny), yesterday, joined Department of Community & Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky in an announcement of a $200,000 state grant to allow the City to complete a comprehensive,...
Fontana Joins Colleagues in “Have a Heart” Campaign
HARRISBURG, January 15, 2008 – Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues today in calling for the General Assembly to provide health insurance to all Pennsylvanians by Valentine’s Day. The “Have a Heart” Campaign was begun in late...
Fontana Says Home Heating Application Now Online
HARRISBURG, NOV. 8, 2007- Low-income families struggling to pay their home heating bills this winter can now apply for heating assistance online, according to state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny). Pennsylvanians can download the LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy...
Smith and Fontana help to add bus run in St. Clair Heights
HARRISBURG, Oct. 4 – State Rep. Matt Smith and state Sen. Wayne Fontana, both D-Allegheny announced that Port Authority Transit will add additional bus runs in St. Clair Heights, effective Nov. 18.“Representative Smith and I heard from our constituents that the...
Fontana Named to Special Energy Session Committee
HARRISBURG, OCTOBER 3, 2007 -- State Senator Wayne D. Fontana today was named to the 15-member state Senate Committee on Energy Policies for the Special Session on Energy.“This special session will help determine how the state can move closer to energy independence...
Fontana Supports Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Harrisburg, September 17, 2007- State Sen. Wayne D. FOntana today joined Sen. Tartaglione and other colleagues as a co-sponsor of a Senate Resolution declaring "National Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. "Hispanic Americans are well known for their hard work...
Fontana Pleased with Discussion on Criminal Gun Check Issue
HARRISBURG, August 27, 2007 – Following a meeting today called by the Governor, State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) said he was pleased with the dialogue on the need to upgrade the Pennsylvania State Police’s computerized criminal background check system and...
Allegheny County Senate Delegation Wins Arena Funding
HARRISBURG—July 16, 2007 — The new arena planned for Pittsburgh that will be home to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the next 30 years is a step closer to reality now that the state Senate has approved funding for the $290 million facility. With bipartisan support, the...
Fontana Named to PA Public Television Network Commission
HERSHEY (June 22, 2007) - State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana, D-Pittsburgh, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Public Television Network (PPTN) Commission by Senate Democratic Minority Leader Robert Mellow. “As someone deeply involved in my own Brookline community in...