Sen. Fontana Statement on Proposed Budget

Harrisburg − February 3, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026-27 Budget: “I applaud Governor Shapiro for proposing a sensible state budget that addresses affordability, does not...

Sen. Fontana Announces Over $3 million for Water & Sewer Projects

Allegheny County- January 20, 2026 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced grants totaling $3,032,811 were awarded to municipalities and public authorities in the 42nd Senatorial District. “Clean water continues to be a priority of mine,” said Sen. Fontana....

Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $5 Million in Infrastructure Grants

Allegheny County – January 20, 2026 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,597,527 ininfrastructure grants were awarded to projects and communities throughout the 42nd senatorial district. “Projects to ensure pedestrian safety, beautify our communities, and...

Sen. Fontana Offers Gratitude, Well Wishes to Departing Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris

Allegheny County - December 17, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana releases the following statement regarding the departure of Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris:  “Colonel Paris has served Pennsylvania with honor, integrity,...

Sen. Fontana Announces Nearly $6.5 Million in Neighborhood Assistance Funding

Allegheny County - December 16, 2025 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced awards totaling $6,490,251 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) funding to community initiatives and projects serving the constituents of the 42nd Senatorial District. “It is great...

Sen. Fontana Announces $4.4 million for Victim Services & Violence Prevention

Allegheny County – December 11, 2025 – Today, Senator Wayne Fontana announced $4,403,530 in state and federal funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for agencies and organizations that serve the people of the 42nd District. These...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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