Harrisburg – January 8, 2025 – State Senator Wayne D. Fontana (D-Allegheny) was today named Democratic Chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee.
The Senate Committee on Law and Justice is the committee of jurisdiction for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which covers 575 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and 20,000 licensees of producers, retailers and liquor dealers. The committee also addresses Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law, as well as PA State Police and local law enforcement issues.
“I am honored to be appointed chair of the Democratic Law and Justice Committee,” Fontana said. “I also look forward to using my years of legislative work and practical experience to address the issues the committee needs to address this session.”
The Pittsburgh-area legislator has represented Allegheny County’s 42nd Senatorial District since 2005 and is chairman of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) board of directors, as well as chairman of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Athletics and Exhibitions Authority.
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