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Burns invites local sportsmen’s clubs to apply for state grant funding

(Apr 03, 2025)

The Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program helps local sportsmen’s clubs develop new or unique projects. The program is now open for applications. Read more

 

Burns: Cambria unearths relevant voting Right-to-Know document

(Apr 02, 2025)

“It’s an important, telling and seemingly required document to file, so why wouldn’t the Department of State, the county commissioners – who also serve as the Elections Board – and/or the county solicitor know of its importance and existence? If a newly appointed Elections Bureau director can find it, why couldn’t all those seasoned elections professionals?” – State Rep. Frank Burns Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: April 1 Update

(Apr 01, 2025)

A listing of state grant programs open for applications. Click here to learn more. Read more

 

Nearly $500,000 awarded to area schools to prepare students for employment

(Mar 28, 2025)

These Schools-to-Work grants awarded to Forest Hills School District and Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School from the PA Department of Labor and Industry will help schools expand pre-apprenticeships, classroom training and job shadowing initiatives. Read more

 

Senior Fair 2025

(Mar 26, 2025)

Click here to find out more information about Rep. Burns' Senior Fair 2025 Read more

 

Burns’ offices collecting pet food donations in April

(Mar 26, 2025)

Those interested in donating non-perishable food items may drop off their items at either of Burns’ offices: 535 Fairfield Ave. in Johnstown and 123 W. High St. in Ebensburg during regular business hours, which are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read more

 

Burns guides Conemaugh Twp. in right direction to get $350K grant

(Mar 24, 2025)

Conemaugh Township went without a road repaving program for many years, until its supervisors and appointed roadmaster J.D. Burns met with state Rep. Frank Burns, who steered them toward a state program that yielded a $350,140 grant to initiate a long-term improvement plan. Read more

 

Burns: $585,360 delivered to fix deteriorated Croyle Twp. roads

(Mar 20, 2025)

EBENSBURG, March 20 – Assessing grants worth $585,360 recently announced by state Rep. Frank Burns, Croyle Township supervisor Rich Potter said it continues a pattern of help received since the memorable time Burns showed up after he started representing the township 12 years ago. Read more

 

Burns major player in renewed voter ID push

(Mar 19, 2025)

“I’m proud to sponsor this bill, and I believe that everyone, regardless of political party, should support it," Burns said, noting that the proposed legislation has just been introduced. “Voter ID is about ensuring trust in our elections – and nothing is more sacred. Read more

 

Burns’ annual Kids’ Fair to be held April 5

(Mar 17, 2025)

Burns said in addition to the big bunny, lunch will be provided free for the kids – adults and children older than 13 each may join in for a $5 donation, and representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police, Game Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be available to provide educational materials. Burns and his staff also will be available to answer questions and provide help with state-related programs. Read more

 

Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say

(Mar 17, 2025)

House Bill 771 would require a registered voter to show an acceptable form of ID that matches the name listed at his or her polling place before a ballot is cast. If the voter cannot produce an acceptable ID, the voter can affirm his or her identity in writing. Read more

 

Seniors can save 5% on their car insurance by taking Burns’ Seniors for Safe Driving class

(Mar 13, 2025)

The PennDOT-approved course allows mature drivers 55 or older to refresh existing driving techniques and cultivate a positive attitude toward the road. There will be no on-the-road driving or in-class testing; this will only be classroom instruction. Burns also said the course will help older drivers improve their awareness. Read more

 

Burns: Extra local opportunities to prepare for Real ID

(Mar 12, 2025)

“The enforcement start date for the federal Real ID program is just over a month away and I don’t want anyone to be caught off guard, which is why I’m encouraging anyone interested in getting a Real ID to consider visiting the Johnstown Driver License Center on one of these days to have their documents verified and scanned into the system,” Burns said. “After doing that, a person can expect to receive their Real ID in the mail in about 15 business days.” Read more

 

Burns encouraging area high school seniors to apply for PA House Scholarship

(Feb 27, 2025)

“As the cost of a college education continues to rise, families and students are looking for ways to ease the financial burden,” Burns said. “This scholarship is one way to help make higher education more affordable.“One of the very first winners of this scholarship was from our region, and I’m hopeful that future winners will be as well. I know we have a lot of hardworking and deserving students, so if you know someone who is eligible, please share this information with them.” Read more

 

Burns: Croyle, Conemaugh townships, Lorain awarded $1.57 million in state funding for road, bridge improvements

(Feb 24, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 24 -- Three communities in Cambria County will share more than $1.57 million in competitive state funding, thanks to the efforts of Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria. Read more

 

Burns: Cambria County denies voting fiasco Right-to-Know requests

(Feb 13, 2025)

EBENSBURG, Feb. 13 – The Cambria County commissioners won’t reveal to state Rep. Frank Burns the number of voting machines the county owns or how many ballots it ordered and distributed for the Nov. 5 election, saying they don’t have to comply with anything posed as a question in the legislator’s Right-to-Know Law request. Read more

 

Burns: More than $450,000 awarded to local fire, EMS companies

(Feb 10, 2025)

“It’s no secret that volunteer companies across the state struggle to fundraise and find volunteers. In Harrisburg, I’ve consistently voted for legislation that would help them out, including last year when we re-upped the program through 2029. This is another example of my commitment to first responders.” Read more

 

Do you qualify for a Property Tax/Rent Rebate?

(Feb 10, 2025)

For details, click on this postcard and call my office. Read more

 

Burns optimistic about Shapiro’s budget proposal

(Feb 04, 2025)

“I’ve been vocal about the local challenges of Conemaugh Hospital being owned by the second largest private equity firm in the country; now Governor Shapiro is demanding action to hold these private equity firms accountable,” Burns said. Read more

 

Summerhill lumber company recipient of $100,000 state grant

(Feb 03, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 3 -- State Rep. Frank Burns today announced that C&C Smith Lumber Co. has been awarded a $100,000 state grant from the Ag Innovation Grant Program. Read more

 

Burns invites local sportsmen’s clubs to apply for state grant funding
Apr 03, 2025

Burns: Cambria unearths relevant voting Right-to-Know document
Apr 02, 2025

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: April 1 Update
Apr 01, 2025

Nearly $500,000 awarded to area schools to prepare students for employment
Mar 28, 2025

Senior Fair 2025
Mar 26, 2025

Burns’ offices collecting pet food donations in April
Mar 26, 2025

Burns guides Conemaugh Twp. in right direction to get $350K grant
Mar 24, 2025

Burns: $585,360 delivered to fix deteriorated Croyle Twp. roads
Mar 20, 2025

Burns major player in renewed voter ID push
Mar 19, 2025

Burns’ annual Kids’ Fair to be held April 5
Mar 17, 2025

Bipartisan Push for Voter ID Underway, Representatives Say
Mar 17, 2025

Seniors can save 5% on their car insurance by taking Burns’ Seniors for Safe Driving class
Mar 13, 2025

Burns: Extra local opportunities to prepare for Real ID
Mar 12, 2025

Burns encouraging area high school seniors to apply for PA House Scholarship
Feb 27, 2025

Burns: Croyle, Conemaugh townships, Lorain awarded $1.57 million in state funding for road, bridge improvements
Feb 24, 2025

Burns: Cambria County denies voting fiasco Right-to-Know requests
Feb 13, 2025

Burns: More than $450,000 awarded to local fire, EMS companies
Feb 10, 2025

Do you qualify for a Property Tax/Rent Rebate?
Feb 10, 2025

Burns optimistic about Shapiro’s budget proposal
Feb 04, 2025

Summerhill lumber company recipient of $100,000 state grant
Feb 03, 2025