Saying the move reflects well on the ability and stability of the Cambria County workforce, state Rep. Frank Burns today hailed the state-approved relocation of 50 administrative human services jobs to the Hiram G. Andrews Center from Dauphin County. Burns, who helped lobby to obtain the jobs, said the Dauphin County Assistance Office has had trouble keeping the customer service positions filled, battling a nearly 100-percent annual employee turnover. Even though the 50 employees will still report to the Dauphin County assistance office executive director, Burns said his home county will benefit from the addition of good-paying jobs. Read more
Shaken by a grand jury report that 50 priests molested and raped children in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown over decades, state Rep. Frank Burns today condemned the mass cover-up and vowed to support legislation that would repeal the statute of limitations for such crimes. Burns said it’s unfathomable that despite "staggering" abuse as reported by the state Office of Attorney General, no one can be criminally charged because they are either dead or too much time has passed. Read more
Noting it corrects an oversight that occurred five years ago, state Rep. Frank Burns is pleased to announce that active-duty service members are now exempt from the local Earned Income Tax in Pennsylvania. Burns voted in favor of H.B. 561 when it came before the House last year; it was recently signed into law by the governor as Act 16 of 2016. The new law exempts military personnel from the EIT on military pay, regardless of where it is earned. Read more
Standing with representatives of more than a dozen law enforcement agencies as well as the Cambria County district attorney, state Rep. Frank Burns today helped kick off a ramped-up effort to eradicate illegal drugs. As part of the "Push out the Pusher" campaign involving Cambria County Crime Stoppers, which Burns has helped sponsor since its inception, the renewed effort to combat heroin and other drug use in the area includes a maximum tip line reward increase from $5,000 to $8,000. Read more
Forms for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the 2015 tax year are available at my district office – and my staff is ready to help you file yours for free ! The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and people with disabilities 18 or older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded and the maximum standard rebate is $650. Claimants must reapply for rebates every year because they are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid each year. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may file rebate claims on behalf of deceased claimants who lived at least one day in 2015 and meet all other eligibility criteria. The oft-extended deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2015 is June 30, 2016, and the rebates normally are distributed by the Deparment of Revenue beginning July 1. So, the sooner you file, the sooner you will receive your money. Read more
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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