April is Donate Life Month, the PA Student Teacher Support Program opens this week & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/5enfpypd
Posts by Senator Wayne D. Fontana
The 2026-27 Student Teacher Support Program Application available on April 16. The program provides financial support to students enrolled in a PDE approved teacher prep program & who are completing their student teaching requirements. Learn more -> tinyurl.com/45nz9ytp
Information on the upcoming election including key dates, shredding event this Saturday in Crafton & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/2nj67dx5
Congratulations to Riverlife on the new & improved Allegheny Riverfront Park! Another great development for downtown Pittsburgh that residents & visitors alike can enjoy.
Looking for work? The April edition of my News & Views Special Edition Jobs is now available! See who is hiring, upcoming job fairs, summer positions & much more > tinyurl.com/2xbfjyxe
The latest attempt to raise the minimum wage in PA, an upcoming shredding event, news on text phishing scams & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/mx45z6n7
Knowing your rights w/ ICE, how to apply for replacement SNAP benefits if you lost food during the recent power outages, a bill to protect minors from AI companion chatbots & more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/bdz522uk
An update on the trial involving Live Nation and how it affects consumers, community safety grants awarded & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/37e88765
Resources available for problem gamblers & my legislation that can further aide. That & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/5n7hr8fm
This week's edition of my News & Views is now available. News on PA's lawsuit over the Trump admin rollback of childhood vaccines, potential changes to the rules that govern Minimum Wage Act & much more -> tinyurl.com/34uea22z
Looking for work? See who's hiring, get news on upcoming job fairs, scholarship opportunities & much more in my latest News & Views Special Edition Jobs - > tinyurl.com/4z7masat
Cursive handwriting in schools, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment ongoing, Children's Museum recognized nationally & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/3y7aeaej
The need for my consumer protection legislation that protects gamblers from credit card debt, Pennsylvania's CROWN Act takes effect & much more in this week's edition of my News & Views -> tinyurl.com/y5bewf62
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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