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Burns to hold House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on video gaming terminals and skill games Tuesday in Ebensburg

(Oct 07, 2020)

EBENSBURG, Oct. 7 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today that he will host a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing on video gaming terminals and skill games in Pennsylvania. The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Ebensburg Borough Building, 300 West High St., Ebensburg. The media and public can also watch the livestream at www.pahouse.com/live . Requested by Burns, the hearing will feature testimony about the lay of the land for VGTs and skill games, including how much revenue could be generated for the state and appropriate regulations. He will be joined by HDPC Chair Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, and other committee members. Testifiers will include: Jeff Fisher , director, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police. Capt. James Jones , administrative division director in Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police. Rich Teitelbaum , president of Pennsylvania Video Gaming Association and owner of Lendell Vending Inc. Brent Myers , secretary of Pennsylvania Video Gaming Association and owner of Venture Gaming/Pro ATM. Rick Goodling , compliance supervisor, Pace-O-Matic. Paul Myers , owner, Myers Games & Amusements. Following the hearing, testimonies and full hearing video will be posted at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Burns: $50,000 grant to address acid mine drainage in Gallitzin

(Oct 07, 2020)

Grant will fund treatment system for mine discharge Read more

 

Burns: Sports crowd size changes a ‘step in the right direction’

(Oct 06, 2020)

Changes ease restrictions on crowd sizes at sports, concerts, other events Read more

 

Burns proposes sweeping modernization of state liquor license system

(Sep 30, 2020)

Bill would substantially overhaul license system for first time since Prohibition Read more

 

Burns announces $56,600 grant to rehabilitate Ashville Park

(Sep 24, 2020)

Project includes parking, play equipment, landscaping and other improvements Read more

 

Burns votes to override Wolf’s veto of high school sports spectator bill

(Sep 23, 2020)

Lawmaker says he is ‘deeply disappointed’ veto override failed Read more

 

Burns: Outdoor ‘concealed carry’ seminar a success

(Sep 23, 2020)

Rep. Burns urges people to know their rights, firearm rules and regulations Read more

 

Burns calls on legislature to immediately meet to override governor’s veto of high school sports spectator bill

(Sep 21, 2020)

Lawmaker said House should meet this week so parents can be in stands Friday Read more

 

Burns: Grants available for violence prevention, direct care workers

(Sep 17, 2020)

State rep. urges organizations to apply, says his office is ready to help Read more

 

Burns: $39,746 to help fund local veterans’ program

(Sep 16, 2020)

Grant made possible by donations from Pennsylvanians Read more

 

Burns: $25,000 to help preserve Prince Gallitzin Chapel House

(Sep 09, 2020)

Historic Loretto building approaching its 200th anniversary Read more

 

Burns: Decision to ease restaurant restrictions long overdue

(Sep 08, 2020)

Lawmaker called for easing of restrictions in July Read more

 

Burns: $80,000 grant will curb underage drinking

(Sep 04, 2020)

EBENSBURG, Sept. 4 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today announced that two local alcohol education programs have been selected to receive a combined $80,000 in state grants. “These programs will help educate area youth on the dangers of underage drinking and continue to promote good moral values in our communities,” Burns said. “This is just another example of how I’m working to support youth programs to prepare our children for the world ahead of them.” The state grants awarded locally include: $40,000 to the Hiram G. Andrews Center for alcohol education programing for individuals with special or diverse needs. $40,000 to Saint Francis University to continue its INTERCEPT program and Alcohol-Wise, conduct Core and e-CHUG surveys, conduct university patrols, and provide training for university police. The maximum award for each two-year grant is $40,000. Since taking office, Burns has helped secure more than $200 million in state and federal funds for Cambria County programs and projects, from water and sewer infrastructure, to social programs and anti-bullying efforts. Read more

 

Burns votes to override disaster resolution veto, get PA back to work

(Sep 03, 2020)

Although the veto override may have failed, Burns believes it sends a powerful message to the governor and his administration Read more

 

Burns urges new round of hazard pay grants

(Aug 28, 2020)

Exclusion of EMS, pharmacy techs and other front-line workers ‘inexcusable’ Read more

 

Burns: Another $100,000 in federal COVID-19 relief for schools in Cambria County

(Aug 25, 2020)

Funds to help improve educational services for historically underserved students Read more

 

Burns: $94,000 in COVID relief to help local schools and special needs students

(Aug 20, 2020)

Funding to help provide services, supports to students with disabilities Read more

 

Burns: $1.14M secured for water, sewer projects in Cambria County

(Aug 17, 2020)

Projects include supplying water to business park; securing residential water supplies Read more

 

Fighting for You -- Summer 2020

(Aug 14, 2020)

Click here to read about how Rep. Burns is fighting for you! Read more

 

Burns: Admiral Perry to receive $55,511 to help reopen

(Aug 14, 2020)

Federal funds can be used for equipment, technology, other safety applications Read more

 

Burns to hold House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on video gaming terminals and skill games Tuesday in Ebensburg
Oct 07, 2020

Burns: $50,000 grant to address acid mine drainage in Gallitzin
Oct 07, 2020

Burns: Sports crowd size changes a ‘step in the right direction’
Oct 06, 2020

Burns proposes sweeping modernization of state liquor license system
Sep 30, 2020

Burns announces $56,600 grant to rehabilitate Ashville Park
Sep 24, 2020

Burns votes to override Wolf’s veto of high school sports spectator bill
Sep 23, 2020

Burns: Outdoor ‘concealed carry’ seminar a success
Sep 23, 2020

Burns calls on legislature to immediately meet to override governor’s veto of high school sports spectator bill
Sep 21, 2020

Burns: Grants available for violence prevention, direct care workers
Sep 17, 2020

Burns: $39,746 to help fund local veterans’ program
Sep 16, 2020

Burns: $25,000 to help preserve Prince Gallitzin Chapel House
Sep 09, 2020

Burns: Decision to ease restaurant restrictions long overdue
Sep 08, 2020

Burns: $80,000 grant will curb underage drinking
Sep 04, 2020

Burns votes to override disaster resolution veto, get PA back to work
Sep 03, 2020

Burns urges new round of hazard pay grants
Aug 28, 2020

Burns: Another $100,000 in federal COVID-19 relief for schools in Cambria County
Aug 25, 2020

Burns: $94,000 in COVID relief to help local schools and special needs students
Aug 20, 2020

Burns: $1.14M secured for water, sewer projects in Cambria County
Aug 17, 2020

Fighting for You -- Summer 2020
Aug 14, 2020

Burns: Admiral Perry to receive $55,511 to help reopen
Aug 14, 2020