Senator Wayne D. Fontana
@senatorfontana.com
Proudly serving the 42nd Senatorial District with a pragmatic, inclusive, and problem-solving approach to government.
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights what's in the governor's budget proposal, bill that would prohibit cell phone usage during school hours moves thru the Senate & much more -> tinyurl.com/2r6kt6yn
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: February 10, 2026
Senator Fontana joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis at the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania in t...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights what's in the governor's budget proposal, bill that would prohibit cell phone usage during school hours moves thru the Senate & much more -> tinyurl.com/2r6kt6yn
Thrilled to join @lgaustindavis.bsky.social today in Pittsburgh at the United Way of SWPA to talk about the importance of adequately funding 211 services. This is a vital community resource that assist many of our citizens, including our most vulnerable not just here but across PA.
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Thrilled to join @lgaustindavis.bsky.social today in Pittsburgh at the United Way of SWPA to talk about the importance of adequately funding 211 services. This is a vital community resource that assist many of our citizens, including our most vulnerable not just here but across PA.
Grow PA Scholarship grant program is open. Grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who attend college in PA, pursue a degree in an in-demand occupation & agree to work in that occupation in PA after graduation. tinyurl.com/3pfatb4h
PHEAA: One of the Nation's Leading Student Aid Organizations
PHEAA is a national provider of financial aid services, serving millions of students and thousands of schools through a variety of student aid programs.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Grow PA Scholarship grant program is open. Grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who attend college in PA, pursue a degree in an in-demand occupation & agree to work in that occupation in PA after graduation. tinyurl.com/3pfatb4h
Investments made in the City's emergency services, public works & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/3weusst4
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: February 3, 2026
Investing in the City’s Emergency Services, Public Works Last week, City of Pittsburgh...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Investments made in the City's emergency services, public works & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/3weusst4
Reposted by Senator Wayne D. Fontana
We encourage Pennsylvanians to take advantage of new and expanded state tax credits championed by Governor Josh Shapiro that will deliver meaningful tax relief to working Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth this year.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
We encourage Pennsylvanians to take advantage of new and expanded state tax credits championed by Governor Josh Shapiro that will deliver meaningful tax relief to working Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth this year.
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Who's hiring, job opportunities for individuals w/ disabilities, apprenticeship programs & much more in my latest News & Views Special Edition Jobs -> tinyurl.com/2k56bbkn
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: January 30, 2026
February 2026 The February edition of my News & Views Special Edition: JOBS provides an updat...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Who's hiring, job opportunities for individuals w/ disabilities, apprenticeship programs & much more in my latest News & Views Special Edition Jobs -> tinyurl.com/2k56bbkn
Staying safe in winter weather, the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is open & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/pvs9w3br
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: January 27, 2026
Winter Road Safety As we’re in the midst of winter weather, I wanted to provide some ...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Staying safe in winter weather, the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is open & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/pvs9w3br
Innocent people continue to be killed and hurt at the hands of ICE’s extreme actions. The majority of Americans disapprove of ICE’S excessive tactics. It’s time for the President and the US Congress to change this.
January 24, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Innocent people continue to be killed and hurt at the hands of ICE’s extreme actions. The majority of Americans disapprove of ICE’S excessive tactics. It’s time for the President and the US Congress to change this.
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights a new law that notifies parents & employees of any weapons incidents in schools. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now open & much more -> tinyurl.com/49f8dwxn
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: January 20, 2026
Parental and Employee Notification of Weapon Incidents Act Has Gone into Effect at Pennsylvania Scho...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights a new law that notifies parents & employees of any weapons incidents in schools. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now open & much more -> tinyurl.com/49f8dwxn
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - This statement from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has never been more appropriate.
January 19, 2026 at 12:36 PM
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - This statement from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has never been more appropriate.
Trump's personal agenda vs working on behalf of the American public. That & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/bdeykaz3
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: January 13, 2026
Americans Don’t Want War or Ownership of Other Countries. They Want Affordability Here at Home...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Trump's personal agenda vs working on behalf of the American public. That & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/bdeykaz3
The continuing battle to raise PA's minimum wage, the expansion of DMVA's Educational Gratuity Program & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views-> tinyurl.com/4mhxs4ax
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: January 6, 2026
Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Remains Stagnant While Neighboring States’ Wages Continue to...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The continuing battle to raise PA's minimum wage, the expansion of DMVA's Educational Gratuity Program & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views-> tinyurl.com/4mhxs4ax
Who's hiring, what are the hot jobs in 2026, best careers over the next decade & much more in my News & Views Special Edition Jobs, the first edition of the New Year! tinyurl.com/35uyw7f6
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: January 1, 2026
January 2026 The January edition of my News & Views Special Edition: JOBS provides an update ...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Who's hiring, what are the hot jobs in 2026, best careers over the next decade & much more in my News & Views Special Edition Jobs, the first edition of the New Year! tinyurl.com/35uyw7f6
A review of 2025, how to apply for LIHEAP, PCCD grants & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views - the final one of the year! tinyurl.com/3zz4duhd
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: December 30, 2025
Senator Fontana participated in a ceremony at the Heinz History Center on December 23 where the West...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A review of 2025, how to apply for LIHEAP, PCCD grants & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views - the final one of the year! tinyurl.com/3zz4duhd
Infrastructure grants, Neighborhood Assistance Program funding awarded, how to get assistance with heating bills & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views - > tinyurl.com/y3xsvk6k
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: December 23, 2025
On Dec. 20, I was proud to partner with the Pittsburgh Firefighters IAFF Local No. 1 and the Boys &a...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Infrastructure grants, Neighborhood Assistance Program funding awarded, how to get assistance with heating bills & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views - > tinyurl.com/y3xsvk6k
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights cyber charter funding reform that was enacted with the state budget & much more -> tinyurl.com/avrr4t22
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: December 16, 2025
Budget Includes Cyber Charter School Reforms Saving Taxpayers Money In previous News & ...
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December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights cyber charter funding reform that was enacted with the state budget & much more -> tinyurl.com/avrr4t22
LIHEAP is open & more in this week's edition of my News & Views ->
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District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: December 9, 2025
Senator Fontana presented a Senate Citation to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at their championship cele...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
LIHEAP is open & more in this week's edition of my News & Views ->
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Need help paying heating bills? Apply for LIHEAP beginning tomorrow - tinyurl.com/3esxz6er
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Need help paying heating bills? Apply for LIHEAP beginning tomorrow - tinyurl.com/3esxz6er
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, a reminder about Pennie open enrollment & much more -> tinyurl.com/472zvs2a
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: December 2, 2025
Senator Fontana served meals at the Light of Life Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving. He is pictured wit...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This week's edition of my News & Views highlights the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, a reminder about Pennie open enrollment & much more -> tinyurl.com/472zvs2a
Looking for work? The December edition of my News & Views Special Edition Jobs is now available! See who is hiring, learn about investments being made in our workforce & much more jobs news -> tinyurl.com/mpe2n69a
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: December 1, 2025
December 2025 The December edition of my News & Views Special Edition: JOBS highlights budget...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Looking for work? The December edition of my News & Views Special Edition Jobs is now available! See who is hiring, learn about investments being made in our workforce & much more jobs news -> tinyurl.com/mpe2n69a
A tool to help grow our downtown & Allegheny County that I was able to get passed into law & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/2n86sd55
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: November 25, 2025
Senator Fontana participated in the Duquesne Light tree lighting ceremony at Point State Park on Nov...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A tool to help grow our downtown & Allegheny County that I was able to get passed into law & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/2n86sd55
Many of the priorities that I have advocated for were funded in the 2025-26 state budget. What's in the budget & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> enews.senatorfontana.com/common/maili...
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: November 18, 2025
Senator Fontana participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers POW-MIA National Chair of Honor ceremony on ...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Many of the priorities that I have advocated for were funded in the 2025-26 state budget. What's in the budget & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> enews.senatorfontana.com/common/maili...
An update on SNAP benefits, how to donate to @pghfoodbank.bsky.social & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/45tnywt8
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: November 11, 2025
Senator Fontana participated in a roundtable discussion on Nov. 5 hosted by Allegheny County Executi...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
An update on SNAP benefits, how to donate to @pghfoodbank.bsky.social & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/45tnywt8
The Salvation Army western PA division is accepting food donations today at 7 locations in Western PA. Online donations also accepted -> tinyurl.com/4crjdsx6
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Salvation Army western PA division is accepting food donations today at 7 locations in Western PA. Online donations also accepted -> tinyurl.com/4crjdsx6
How to help those who need food, info on Election Day & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/46xvv42w
District 42 - Senator Wayne Fontana : News & Views: November 4, 2025
Senator Fontana attended the Diwali Celebration at the State Capitol last week in Harrisburg. The fe...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
How to help those who need food, info on Election Day & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/46xvv42w