Sen. Fontana Statement on FanDuel No Longer Accepting Credit Cards

Pittsburgh, February 12, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) issued the following statement on FanDuel Sportsbook’s announcement that it will stop accepting credit card deposits on March 2: “I applaud FanDuel for making this change. And though...

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...

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Fontana Speaks Out at Harrisburg Senate Hearing to Save SCI-Pittsburgh

Harrisburg – January 23, 2017 – State Sen. Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) today spoke out at a joint Capitol hearing to save SCI-Pittsburgh from closing. The hearing was jointly held this morning by the Senate’s respective judiciary and policy committees. Lawmakers heard testimony from Corrections Department administrators, county prosecutors and others.

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Senate Democrats Question State Prison Closings

Harrisburg – January 18, 2016 – Opposed to the potential closure of correctional institutions across Pennsylvania, Sens. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny), John Blake (D-Lackawanna) and John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) have spearheaded local meetings to examine the impact of...

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