Rep. Burns discusses crime concerns at law enforcement luncheon Read more
Grants for career and technical education programs Read more
Rep. Burns calls for resignations at Johnstown Housing Authority Read more
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Rep. Burns calls for leadership changes at JHA Read more
Convinced that the recent violent crime wave and fiscal strain overtaking Johnstown is building public momentum for serious change, state Rep. Frank Burns is asking the mayor and city council to install new Johnstown Housing Authority board members committed to downsizing its huge public housing footprint. Read more
Bill to repeal Corbett-era wholesale gas cap hike Read more
HARRISBURG, May 29 — Reminding everyone he was a hearty “No” vote on a gasoline tax hike passed during the Corbett administration, state Rep. Frank Burns now wants to neuter a portion of that 2013 law that hiked the gas tax at the wholesale level — an increase passed on at the pump. Burns’ pending legislation would repeal the Corbett-era provision that raised the maximum taxable wholesale price of fuel from $1.87 to $2.99 by 2017 – and shifted any related, increased state tax costs on to drivers during their fill-ups. “When the Republican-controlled legislature brought this increase up for a House vote in 2013, I voted against it with gusto because I knew it was going to unfairly impact every working Pennsylvanian who uses a gas-powered vehicle to get to work — or for their work,” Burns said. “The increases put in place and phased in since then have hit drivers in the wallet for nearly a decade. “With gas prices currently stressing motorists’ paychecks and family budgets, it’s time to provide some economic relief by peeling back this wholesale gasoline tax hike.” In a situation that came into being without Burns’ vote, Pennsylvania currently has one of the highest gas tax rates in the country, rivaled only by California, Illinois, and Washington. Sympathetic to their current plight, Burns believes people across the Commonwealth Read more
Bless the Badge law enforcement appreciation lunch event Read more
New metal fencing is replacing decayed wooden fences in three Blacklick Township parks – and huge rotted trees are being cut down in Prideaux Park – because of state Rep. Frank Burns’ ability to deliver a $34,052 state grant. Read more
June 16 Seniors for Safe Driving course Read more
After a rash of shootings and other violent crimes in Johnstown, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today he is preparing a new House resolution urging the federal government to downsize the city’s public housing. Read more
Burns to host Senior Fair Read more
State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) is calling for election reform and stronger voting procedures while citing issues in the 2024 election. Read more
With the 2026 election cycle approaching, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is calling for new election reforms to strengthen voting procedures and restore public confidence -- citing documented issues in Cambria County from the 2024 election. Read more
State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, issued the following statement today about state approval of a $178,500 grant to replace an aging gym floor at Bishop McCort. Read more
On-foot weed-whacking of 12,600 feet of surface area on Vintondale’s flood-control levee wall – which took borough workers days to complete – is no longer required due to a tractor and cutting attachments purchased with a heavy grant assist from state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria. Read more
he Pennsylvania House this week approved a bill that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the state to be made in America. Read more
On a unanimous vote, the House this week approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the state to be made in America. Read more
Much-needed improvements to the flood-control levee system in Nanty Glo Borough came to fruition with a $318,240 grant secured with support from state Rep. Frank Burns, which will ensure 17 pipes are in good working order. Read more
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