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 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...

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Fontana to Insist on Dependable Funding Source for Transit

HARRISBURG, June 20, 2007 -- State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Brookline) today said he will insist that a continual and dependable funding source for mass transit be part of any transportation funding remedy. “State government should be doing more to encourage mass...

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Fontana Urges Visit to New State Trooper Web Site

HARRISBURG, June 19, 2007 –State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (DAllegheny) is urging men and women interested in law enforcement careers to visit a new web site from the State Police that provides information on becoming an officer. The new site, www.patrooper.com, provides...

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