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

(13 hours ago)

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

(1 day ago)

“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

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 19 Update

(Mar 19, 2025)

A listing of state grant programs open for applications. Click here to learn more. 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 brings $350,000 back to district for park improvements

(Jan 28, 2025)

“Parks are public spaces where residents of all ages can connect, be active and enjoy the outdoors,” Burns said. “I’ve been working with Upper Yoder, East Conemaugh and Brownstown officials since last year to obtain funding for these community projects.” Read more

 

Burns submits Right-to-Know requests on Cambria voting failure

(Jan 21, 2025)

Seizing on Cambria County solicitor Ronald N. Repak’s admission that the county is “working intimately in tandem with the Department of State” and has “come up with a plan” to guide an internal investigation, Burns has sent separate RTK requests to the Cambria County Commissioners – who double as the county Election Board – and to Department of State Secretary Al Schmidt, seeking all documents and communications on their joint effort. Read more

 

Learning Lamp to increase space for early learning, thanks to state program

(Jan 15, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 15 – State Rep. Frank Burns announced that Learning Lamp Inc. in Johnstown will benefit from $18,000 in tax credits from the Neighborhood Assistance Program. Read more

 

Burns: $223,925 awarded to area schools for career, technical education

(Jan 13, 2025)

“These grants are part of a program to help technical schools and career centers purchase equipment for high-demand careers so students can get the hands-on training necessary for them to enter the workforce in these careers,” Burns said. “This also gives employers access to a qualified workforce from day one.” Read more

 

Burns: $48,000 state grant aids PTSD-suffering veterans, law enforcement

(Jan 08, 2025)

Burns, D-Cambria, has cultivated a strong and fine-tuned working relationship with the Crime Stoppers group, which he credits as the fulcrum that enables them to jointly achieve successes like this for the community. Read more

 

Burns wants State Department to investigate Cambria election snafu

(Dec 17, 2024)

“I urge you to conduct a public hearing – and to use the full investigative powers of your office – to determine what went wrong in Cambria County, who was responsible and how we can ensure it never happens again,” Burns wrote the high-ranking state official. Read more

 

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

Burns major player in renewed voter ID push
1 day ago

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 19 Update
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

Burns brings $350,000 back to district for park improvements
Jan 28, 2025

Burns submits Right-to-Know requests on Cambria voting failure
Jan 21, 2025

Learning Lamp to increase space for early learning, thanks to state program
Jan 15, 2025

Burns: $223,925 awarded to area schools for career, technical education
Jan 13, 2025

Burns: $48,000 state grant aids PTSD-suffering veterans, law enforcement
Jan 08, 2025

Burns wants State Department to investigate Cambria election snafu
Dec 17, 2024