Demonstrating his willingness to cross party lines, state Rep. Frank Burns was among a handful of House Democrats who voted with the Republican majority this week to restore state funding for child advocacy centers, prisons and burn centers. Burns said the votes, undertaken to counteract line items vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf in the 2015-16 state budget, gained his support because they represented the right moves for Pennsylvania, especially regarding child advocacy centers. Read more
Bills to name separate Cambria County bridges after a World War II soldier killed in action and a state trooper who died in the line of duty unanimously passed the House this week, said state Rep. Frank Burns, their prime sponsor. “It is gratifying to see full support in the House for these bills, which would honor the memories of two brave men – one a soldier, the other a state trooper – who died in the performance of their duties,” said Burns, D-Cambria. Read more
PACE, PACENET and PACE plus Medicare are Pennsylvania's prescription assistance programs for older adults, offering low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older. As of this year, the legislature passed a law excluding Social Security Medicare Part B premiums from being counted towards income levels. Read more
Pennsylvania has a Children's Health Insurance Program that provides free and low-cost health insurance to children. CHIP is not welfare – it covers children of working parents whose employers don't offer coverage and who can't afford private insurance. If you can't afford health insurance for your children, chances are they are eligible for CHIP. Read more
Applications for two scholarships offered through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are now being accepted online, according to state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, who urges interested students to apply before the March 1 deadline. Although it may seem like a long shot, Burns said that Brea Neri, a graduate of Windber Area High School and resident of the 72nd Legislative District, was awarded one of the 2011 scholarships. Read more
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Read more
In Pennsylvania, you can choose the company that generates your electricity – also known as your electric supplier. This means that you have the power to switch to a competing supplier who can offer the lowest price, or provide a specific service you want, such as “green” or renewable energy. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Frank Burns hosts his annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon to thank veterans for everything they have done for our country. Read more
The office of Pa. state Rep. Frank Burns can help veterans obtain the services and benefits they've earned through their service to our country. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Frank Burns held a bridge dedication to honor Technical Sergeant Alexander Miller Abercrombie, who died fighting in Germany during World War II. The US Route 219 bridge over US Route 422 will stand as a reminder for generations to come of the sacrifices made by our military to protect freedom here and abroad. Read more
Harrisburg - June 16 - The state Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved a Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria) resolution today calling on Congress to prohibit the transfer of Apache helicopters from Johnstown into active duty Army until a force structure analysis is completed. "The Army would do well to examine the efficacy of moving the Apache helicopters from Johnstown until further study is done," Wozniak said. "The unit is well established at the airport, has a large economic footprint and is essential to our security." Wozniak has joined with state Rep. Bryan Barbin (D-Cambria) and Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) in seeking to stop the transfer of the 1-104 th Attack Battalion and the repositioning of Pennsylvania Army National Guard units. Barbin is a member of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. The National Commission on the Future of the Army is now studying active duty and National Guard force structuring alternatives. The report is due in February 2016. Wozniak said that it was important for the state legislature to make its sentiments clear about the restructuring of the National Guard components in the state because the National Defense Authorization Act is before the U.S. Senate and will be subject to a House-Senate conference in the near future. "There is so much uncertainty both in regard to the report on the structure of the Army and with the composition and positioning of Read more
With school out and the summer upon us, it's important that students find positive activities to keep them out of trouble. A number of communities are holding Youth Fairs to bring information and awareness to students and their parents. These free events, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., offer information about drug awareness and bullying, and my office will have a table offering information about the state geared toward students and its programs and services for children, including coloring books and bookmarks. There will also be free refreshments, games and prizes. Here’s a list of Youth Fairs in June (weather permitting): June 17 – Chest Springs Baseball Field, Chest Springs June 19 – Patton Park, Patton June 23 – Revloc Park, Revloc June 24 – Leidy Lane Park, Mundy’s Corner June 26 – Crichton McCormick Park, Portage Read more
EBENSBURG, June 11 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today said that he has been informed the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 in Eisenhower Hall at the facility, 536 Municipal Drive, Duncansville. Burns said this open house is for all veterans and their spouses who are interested in seeking admission to the home. "In addition to tours, there will be refreshments and blood pressure screenings," Burns said. "This open house is a great opportunity for veterans and their spouses to check out the facility to see how it can accommodate them." For more information, veterans or their family members can call the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home at 814-696-5352. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 10 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today that Saint Francis University has been awarded a grant for more than $36,000 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to support initiatives aimed at reducing underage and dangerous drinking. The PLCB grants are awarded to support a wide range of activities including training, law enforcement patrols, the development of environmental management strategies and other prevention programs. "This money is crucial to help educate our young people about the potential dangers of drinking," Burns said. "I applaud the faculty and staff at Saint Francis University for taking the steps in providing outreach and information to combat this problem." The PLCB Bureau of Alcohol Education awarded $2.2 million to 65 entities across the state for the 2015-17 grant cycle. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 13 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a resolution introduced by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, commemorating this week as National Police Week in Pennsylvania. Burns’ resolution (H.R. 166) also recognizes this Friday, which is also National Peace Officers Memorial Day, as Police Officers Memorial Day in Pennsylvania. "I hope all Pennsylvanians will take some time on Friday to remember the officers who lost their lives while on duty," Burns said. "Our police officers serve and protect us with courage and dedication, and we need to support their efforts." According to the website policeweek.org, four Pennsylvania officers lost their lives in the line of duty between September 2013 and December 2014. The first National Police Officers Memorial Day was created in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Read more
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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s local affiliate, Keep Cambria County Beautiful, is holding special collections of appliances and tires in May. The low-cost events are sponsored in part by the Department of Environmental Protection and are designed to allow residents to get rid of hard to dispose of items instead of dumping them illegally. The Keep Cambria County Beautiful appliance and tire collection events are: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 2, Parking lot near Patton football fieldhouse 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 9, Cambria Township Municipal No electronics will be accepted. There is a fee to dispose of the appliances and tires. For details or more information, call 814-472-2120. To find other Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful cleanup events in Cambria County, click here . Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting grant applications to celebrate its 25 th anniversary. Details here. Read more
EBENSBURG, April 16– State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced that he has opened a satellite office in Patton to provide services to the residents in the relocated 72nd Legislative District. Residents can visit the office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Tuesday at the Patton Senior Center, 405 Park Ave., 16668. "This office allows me and my staff to better serve the people added in December to the 72nd District as part of the legislative redistricting process," Burns said. "It will provide the same high quality level of service that you can expect in any of my offices." Burns said staff members will be on hand in the Patton office to provide services to constituents. Trudy Thomas is a life-long resident of Patton and worked for 16 years as a legislative assistant for state Rep. Gary Haluska before joining Burns’ team. Beth Thomas is one of the representative’s newest employees. She graduated from Conemaugh Township High School in 2010 as a member of the National Honor Society. "Beth is a very talented young woman with a lot of potential while Trudy’s experience and knowledge of the district is very valuable. Both of them are great assets to our team," Burns said. Burns also invites residents to visit either his Ebensburg office, 119 S. Center St., phone 814-472-8021; or his Portage office, 112-A Munster Road, phone 814-736-7339. Read more
EBENSBURG, April 6 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is asking residents of the 72nd Legislative District to donate non-perishable pet food items during the month of April. Burns is working with local schools and a local animal protection organization for this drive. From April 1 to April 30, donations can be dropped off at any of Burns’ office locations: 535 Fairfield Ave., Lower Yoder Township, 15906; 119 S. Center St., Ebensburg, 15931; or 112-A Munster Road, Portage, 15946. “Pets are generally considered to be a part of the family, but there are many animals who don’t have a family or home to call their own," Burns said. "In other instances, a pet becomes the victim of abuse or neglect in Pennsylvania. “This drive is to help animals in need. I also am currently working on tougher laws against animal cruelty. Right now, anyone who abuses an animal faces two years in prison and fines up to $1000. If you see someone abusing an animal, call the police. By working together, we can make a difference.” Read more
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