Frank Burns, Ballotpedia

Frank earned his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Frank worked in the dental care industry, providing products and services to seniors across the country. 

Frank Burns is a state representative in State Assembly District 72. He was first elected in 2008.

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Supports tax breaks for working families and allocating surplus funding for rural road projects.

Passed the E-Verify bill that would mandate construction contractors to hire American citizens for American jobs.

Helped pass the E-Verify bill that would mandate construction contractors to hire American citizens for American jobs.

As a state representative, spearheaded a bill preventing state government from taxing stimulus checks.

Secured a Keystone Opportunity Zone that incentivizes businesses to relocate and invest in the region.

- Supports tax breaks for working families and allocating surplus funding for rural road projects.
- Helped pass the E-Verify bill that would mandate construction contractors to hire American citizens for American jobs.
- As a state representative, spearheaded a bill preventing state government from taxing stimulus checks.
- Secured a Keystone Opportunity Zone that incentivizes businesses to relocate and invest in the region.

Economy

Supports proposed legislation to reduce high drug prices.

Supports lowering prescription drug prices and making healthcare more affordable.

Supports protecting the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to ensure children have access to medical care.

- Supports proposed legislation to reduce high drug prices.
- Supports lowering prescription drug prices and making healthcare more affordable.
- Supports access to expanded Medicaid.
- Supports protecting the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to ensure children have access to medical care.
- Opposes abortion access.

Healthcare

Supports providing grant funding for healthy school lunch programs, innovative after school programs, and computer science programs.

As a state representative, worked to ensure children of service members receive in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.

- Supports providing grant funding for healthy school lunch programs, innovative after school programs, and computer science programs.
- As a state representative, worked to ensure children of service members receive in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Frank Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports gun owner rights and reopening shooting ranges, sportsman clubs, and hunting facilities.

- Supports gun owner rights and reopening shooting ranges, sportsman clubs, and hunting facilities.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

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Frank Burns

Burns earned his B.A. in business management from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Frank Burns worked in the dental care industry, providing products and services to seniors across the country. 

Frank Burns was first elected as a State Representative in State Assembly District 72 in December 2008.

Supports legislation aimed at reviving local opportunities and jobs, particularly in opposition to international corporations, and is committed to protecting union jobs.

As a legislator, voted three times to end the economic shutdown and advocated for curbside pickup and delivery to support businesses.

Believes companies profiting from "the pain of people in the district" need to face consequences.

- Supports tax breaks for working families and allocating surplus funding for rural road projects.
- Passed the E-Verify bill that would mandate construction contractors to hire American citizens for American jobs.
- As a state representative, spearheaded a bill preventing state government from taxing stimulus checks.
- Secured a Keystone Opportunity Zone that incentivizes businesses to relocate and invest in the region.

Believes in holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for the opioid epidemic.

Believes individuals with intellectual disabilities "deserve top shelf treatment."

Supports providing state grants for school safety officers.

Believes in providing every child a "top notch education" to prepare them for the future workforce.

Supports providing resources for local school districts and advocating for innovative educational programs to prepare students for future jobs.

Secured funding for innovative educational programs that equip students with essential knowledge and skills for competitive job opportunities post-graduation.

As a state representative, worked to provide over $500,000 in grants to expand health sciences at St. Francis University and prepare students for medical careers.

As a state representative, secured nearly $100,000 for local law enforcement to prepare for pandemic-related work.

As a state representative, co-sponsored a bill to provide $30 million in grants to fire and emergency medical services companies.

As a state representative, secured over $200 million in grants for municipalities to reinvest in water systems, sewer systems, and local parks and recreation areas.

As a state representative, secured funding for various public safety and community development projects, including flood protection, trail maintenance, and athletic fields.

Supports fair voting processes and believes in protecting voting rights.

Believes in upholding traditional conservative values in his legislative work.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in the importance of constantly learning from and listening to constituents.

Believes in protecting constitutional rights.

Frank was born and raised in East Taylor Township, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Agnes and Bill Burns.

Frank Burns worked in the dental care industry, providing products and services to seniors across the country. He was elected as a Township Supervisor in East Taylor Township and has been serving in the state legislature since 2008.

As of October 1, 2024, Frank Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Amy earned her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Penn State University and earned her master's degree in healthcare leadership from St. Vincent College. 

Amy is the President of the Cambria Regional Chamber. She previously worked as a television news anchor and reporter for WJAC and as Director of Marketing Communications for Conemaugh Health System. Amy has also taught as an adjunct instructor at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Saint Francis University.

Amy Bradley's campaign for State Representative for District 72 is her first run for public office. 

Believes in enhancing regional competitiveness in the economic marketplace.

Supports policies that provide safe, affordable housing.

Plans to support policies that provide safe, affordable housing.

Opposes "liberal tax increases" and policies that drive inflation.

Believes the economy is driven by "hard-working men and women" and plans to support policies that benefit local workers and families.

- Believes in enhancing regional competitiveness in the economic marketplace.
- Plans to support policies that provide safe, affordable housing.
- Opposes "liberal tax increases" and policies that drive inflation.
- Believes the economy is driven by "hard-working men and women" and plans to support policies that benefit local workers and families.

Plans to advocate for affordable, quality health care for seniors and families.

- Plans to advocate for affordable, quality health care for seniors and families.
- Opposes abortion access.

Supports parental involvement in their children's education.

Supports increased parental control over children's education.

Believes in ensuring parental involvement in student mental health decisions.

- Supports increased parental control over children's education.
- Believes in ensuring parental involvement in student mental health decisions.

Supports backing police and first responders to enhance community safety.

Plans on supporting police and first responders to enhance community safety.

- Opposes gun control.
- Plans on supporting police and first responders to enhance community safety.

As of September 30, 2024, Amy Marie Bradley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Amy Marie Bradley

Amy attended Penn State University for broadcast journalism and earned a master's degree in healthcare leadership from St. Vincent College. 

Amy Marie Bradley is the President of the Cambria Region Chamber. She was previously a television news anchor and reporter for WJAC and worked at a health system, where she produced and hosted a health-focused TV show called “Conemaugh Connection.” She has also taught as an adjunct instructor at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Saint Francis University.

- Supports efforts to create and attract new jobs in the county.
- Believes in enhancing regional competitiveness in the economic marketplace.
- Supports policies that provide safe, affordable housing.
- Opposes "liberal tax increases" and policies that drive inflation.
- Believes the economy is driven by "hard-working men and women" and plans to support policies that benefit local workers and families.

- Supports parental involvement in their children's education.
- Believes in ensuring parental involvement in student mental health decisions.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports backing police and first responders to enhance community safety.

As of October 3, 2024, Amy Marie Bradley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Amy Marie Bradley is the President of the Cambria Region Chamber. She was previously an award-winning television news anchor and reporter for WJAC and worked at a leading health system in the region, where she produced and hosted a health-focused TV show called “Conemaugh Connection.” She has also taught as an adjunct instructor at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Saint Francis University.

Believes in providing essential information and resources for entrepreneurs and business professionals to navigate the industry effectively.

Believes in supporting small businesses to foster economic growth.

Supports efforts to create and attract new jobs in the county.

Supports access to affordable healthcare.

Supports accessible and affordable healthcare for all.

Believes in comprehensive healthcare solutions. Supports policies that ensure quality care, affordability, and accessibility for all.

Believes in providing affordable career opportunities.

Supports parental control over their children's education.

Believes in valuing education and hard work.

Supports affordable education and healthcare.

Supports access to quality education and healthcare.

Believes in strong community leadership and public safety.

Supports measures to enhance public safety.

Believes in "Positive Solutions For Our Communities" to enhance public safety.

Supports local police and first responders to enhance community safety.

Said, "Amy is not a politician. Amy will never run from a fight, but she isn’t interested in getting in the mud."

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections. Supports measures to secure the electoral process and increase voter participation.

Believes state government needs "mature leadership" to ensure fair voting rights and elections.

Believes in the importance of local journalism in covering stories that evoke laughter, tears, and hope, highlighting the resiliency of regional communities.

Believes in regulating private funds in elections.

Believes in streamlining processes to enhance collaboration.

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