“Everyone knew Tsikalas,” Burns said. “Whether you knew him from the Hi-Way Diner or as mayor or football coach, he was a fixture in town. Naming this bridge in his honor pays tribute to his service – both locally and to our country.” Read more
“Making sure Johnstown and its residents are adequately protected from flooding is important, especially given its history, but if a necessary and utilitarian flood mitigation project can be done in a way that enhances the region’s quality of life, all the better,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “This grant will help the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority study flood projection projects that prioritize those long-term benefits, including environmental considerations and recreational opportunities.” Read more
“When Governor Shapiro came to Johnstown in September, we toured the Public Safety Building. I also showed him the War Memorial and talked about how vital the facility is to the region and pushed for funding for the renovation project in the Westmont Hilltop School District, as smaller class sizes will make a real difference for the students. I think that without that tour and my advocacy to the governor, these projects wouldn’t have seen the funding they’re getting today,” Burns said. Read more
“I personally met with many of these municipalities and organizations to get a full understanding of their needs and the impact it would have on our community – these awards are the results of those meetings,” he said. “These improvements will make a difference in the region’s quality of life and save local taxpayers money.” Read more
“I’ve seen firsthand the efforts of the library and Bishop McCort and their plans to create dedicated spaces for students and adults alike to have easy access to broadband, whether it be for school, work or to learn about computers or find a job,” said Burns, a graduate of Bishop McCort. “Because they are important projects, I brought a member of the leader’s staff from Harrisburg to Johnstown earlier this year to demonstrate why these efforts are so vital to the city’s connectivity in the hopes of directing this funding to our region, and now we are reaping the benefits.” Read more
EBENSBURG, Oct. 4 – Blacklick Township road flooding will be addressed and a significant cost savings realized from recouping winter antiskid material, due to a $26,138 grant obtained by state Rep. Frank Burns to purchase a street sweeper attachment. Read more
The Cambria County Historical Society will receive $8,000, and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association will receive $22,800. Read more
Burns, D-Cambria, traces this funding success to his attendance of the 75th anniversary celebration of the EYLL, where he met with coaches and players, and to his interaction with organization representative Tim Scanlan.“I was approached about the league trying to raise money for new, more efficient lights at their ballfields – an upgrade many other athletic organizations in our region have done – and I set about finding a way to meet that need,” Burns said. Read more
"These grants help law enforcement upgrade their systems for easier sharing of crime reporting data with the FBI, which helps to capture statewide and local crime trends," Burns said. "Other grants awarded will strengthen the county prison's Vivitrol drug treatment program, expand resources under the Victims of Crime Act and provide legal aid to survivors of domestic violence and other crimes." Read more
"These three entities originally shared $1.6 million in state funding for their needed improvement projects, but because other awarded projects in the state could not move forward for one reason or another, our district is reaping the rewards," said Burns, D-Cambria. Read more
EBENSBURG, Sept. 16 – Challenging any attempt to downplay his role in obtaining state grants, state Rep. Frank Burns is announcing his success in obtaining $220,000 for Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Co. to renovate its fire station and bring it into ADA compliance. Read more
“It’s heartening to see this valuable tool taking hold the way I envisioned it back in 2019 when I pushed my leadership and the governor’s office hard to make sure Cambria County finally got a KOZ program,” Burns said. “I made sure we had a level playing field with the rest of Pennsylvania when it came to offering state and local tax benefits in exchange for business investment and job creation. Read more
EBENSBURG, Sept. 10 – After meeting with Summerhill Borough officials and afterward attending their Little League All-Star game for a firsthand assessment of their request for funding, state Rep. Frank Burns worked singlehandedly in Harrisburg to deliver a $116,872 state grant. “This funding will provide new lighting to a ballpark used by several youth teams and will upgrade Freedom Park with a gazebo, benches, sidewalks and handicapped accessibility,” Burns said. “It will also fill another need by enabling purchase of ballistic vests for members of the Forest Hills Area Ambulance/EMS, increasing their safety when responding to incidents.” Burns, D-Cambria, said the third component of the grant is important because the ambulance service covers 92 square miles and serves 15,000 people in Summerhill, Ehrenfeld and South Fork boroughs, and Summerhill, Croyle and Adams townships. ______________________________________________________________________ “ Frank Burns had everything to do with these grants … there were no other legislators involved. If it wasn’t for him, we would not have been able to secure funding for any of these three projects.” – Mayor Eric Miller, Summerhill Borough. ______________________________________________________________________ Eric Miller, who serves as Summerhill Borough mayor and Forest Hills Read more
“I will always fight to ensure that our students have the resources they need to succeed, and that includes making sure our school buildings are safe, secure and free of environmental hazards like mold or asbestos,” Burns said. “That’s why I’ve worked to help secure budget funding for school upgrades and improvements. With this new funding, our schools can move forward to remedy any potentially dangerous or unhealthy conditions so that our students are free to focus on what’s important – learning, thriving and charting their best futures.” Read more
“The officials we heard from today do not have dedicated attorneys or grant writers sitting on their boards,” said Rep. Frank Burns, who represents portions of Cambria County. “State grant money is a lifeline for many of these communities, it can help provide the money they need to upgrade water lines or purchase the equipment first responders need. But we know there are headaches, and we want to be able to cut the red tape for these smaller municipalities.” Read more
Knowing the majority of his constituents share his belief that the able-bodied should be working, Burns, D-Cambria, wants to gradually wean them off public welfare over 12 months, working with the private sector to phase out government assistance as a 40-hour work week is phased in. Read more
Middle Taylor Township received $100,000 to pave a portion of Waterfall Road, while Lower Yoder Township will use its $1,007,940 to replace the Tremont Bridge, which currently is closed. Read more
HARRISBURG, Aug. 16 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today announced that the Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center in Johnstown will lead a public arts and activities project in Cambria City to engage local artists, residents and youth. Read more
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Burns invites veterans to Aug. 24 free appreciation lunch. Read more
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