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Supreme Court sides with Burns, slaps down LCB attempt to maintain secrecy

(Jan 08, 2021)

‘Victory for the people’ led by Cambria rep.’s refusal to back down Read more

 

Burns: Area senior centers get nearly $15,000 in state grants

(Jan 07, 2021)

As an elected official who has always stood up for area seniors... Read more

 

Burns sworn in to seventh term as state representative

(Jan 05, 2021)

Burns, D-Cambria, said he’ll continue to work every day in the best interests of the people of Cambria County, and is committed to being their voice in the halls of Harrisburg and beyond. Read more

 

Burns: $69,700 in state grants to support local stream projects

(Dec 30, 2020)

Grants to improve water quality, fish habitat Read more

 

Burns: $500,000 state grant to enhance St. Francis’ health program

(Dec 23, 2020)

Grant marks another investment in local economy and education Read more

 

Burns: $143,000 awarded to expand local school-workforce development program

(Dec 23, 2020)

Grant will enable 11,000 western Pa. students to work with employers, gain experience Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications

(Dec 21, 2020)

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Program (Source of Funding: Veterans’ Trust Fund) Who May Apply : 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a mission of serving veterans, 501(c)(19) veteran service organizations, and county directors of veterans affairs. Use : Up to $150,000 in grant funding is available for new, innovative or expanded programs or services operated by the county directors of veterans’ affairs or the Pennsylvania Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs. The areas of emphasis for applicants in this category are veterans’ outreach and veterans’ court programs. Up to $650,000 in grant funding is available to veteran service organizations and non-profit organizations with a mission of serving Pennsylvania veterans. Funding priorities for applicants in this category are homelessness, behavioral health initiatives and veterans’ courts. Funds : A total of $800,000 will be awarded statewide. Application Deadline : January 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. More Information : Click on https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Programs%20and%20Services/Veterans%27%20Trust%20Fund/VeteransTrustFundGrantProgram.aspx . UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES: DEP Driving PA Forward Onroad Rebate Program – Trucks and Buses: Read more

 

Burns: $656,000 in state grants awarded to local justice, victims’ programs

(Dec 09, 2020)

Grants mark major investment in local programs Read more

 

Burns: High-speed internet coming to 3,557 rural homes and businesses in Cambria County

(Dec 09, 2020)

FCC to pay $5.2 million to expand broadband offerings in county Read more

 

Burns: Cambria County Historical Society receives $4K state grant

(Dec 03, 2020)

State funding to help pay for operating expenses Read more

 

Burns: $168,828 in state grants to fund local school safety programs

(Nov 16, 2020)

Funding made possible by law supported by Burns Read more

 

Burns secures $20K grant for Dean Twp. roof replacement

(Oct 29, 2020)

Supervisor: ‘No way’ township could fund project without grant Read more

 

Burns brings Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Cambria County

(Oct 27, 2020)

Children’s book program made possible thanks to state grant Read more

 

Burns, St. Francis and schools announce grant for countywide anti-bullying program

(Oct 22, 2020)

Program for local schools made possible thanks to state grant Read more

 

Burns’ plan would freeze property taxes for seniors

(Oct 21, 2020)

Legislation would provide relief to seniors by expanding video gaming Read more

 

Burns joins effort to override veto, fully reopen bars and restaurants

(Oct 20, 2020)

Legislation crucial to help save small businesses Read more

 

10/13/20 – Video Gaming Terminals and Skill Games in PA – Ebensburg

(Oct 16, 2020)

Materials from a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing hosted by State Rep. Frank Burns. Read more

 

Burns: $482,524 in grants to plan multi-county ATV trail system and expand Ghost Town Trail

(Oct 15, 2020)

Funding will promote continued growth of outdoor recreation Read more

 

Burns: $493,000 in COVID funding for local Fire, EMS companies

(Oct 08, 2020)

Lawmaker worked to make grant program more inclusive for rural companies Read more

 

Burns to hold House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on video gaming terminals and skill games Tuesday in Ebensburg

(Oct 07, 2020)

EBENSBURG, Oct. 7 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today that he will host a House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing on video gaming terminals and skill games in Pennsylvania. The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Ebensburg Borough Building, 300 West High St., Ebensburg. The media and public can also watch the livestream at www.pahouse.com/live . Requested by Burns, the hearing will feature testimony about the lay of the land for VGTs and skill games, including how much revenue could be generated for the state and appropriate regulations. He will be joined by HDPC Chair Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, and other committee members. Testifiers will include: Jeff Fisher , director, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police. Capt. James Jones , administrative division director in Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police. Rich Teitelbaum , president of Pennsylvania Video Gaming Association and owner of Lendell Vending Inc. Brent Myers , secretary of Pennsylvania Video Gaming Association and owner of Venture Gaming/Pro ATM. Rick Goodling , compliance supervisor, Pace-O-Matic. Paul Myers , owner, Myers Games & Amusements. Following the hearing, testimonies and full hearing video will be posted at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee . Read more

 

Supreme Court sides with Burns, slaps down LCB attempt to maintain secrecy
Jan 08, 2021

Burns: Area senior centers get nearly $15,000 in state grants
Jan 07, 2021

Burns sworn in to seventh term as state representative
Jan 05, 2021

Burns: $69,700 in state grants to support local stream projects
Dec 30, 2020

Burns: $500,000 state grant to enhance St. Francis’ health program
Dec 23, 2020

Burns: $143,000 awarded to expand local school-workforce development program
Dec 23, 2020

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications
Dec 21, 2020

Burns: $656,000 in state grants awarded to local justice, victims’ programs
Dec 09, 2020

Burns: High-speed internet coming to 3,557 rural homes and businesses in Cambria County
Dec 09, 2020

Burns: Cambria County Historical Society receives $4K state grant
Dec 03, 2020

Burns: $168,828 in state grants to fund local school safety programs
Nov 16, 2020

Burns secures $20K grant for Dean Twp. roof replacement
Oct 29, 2020

Burns brings Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Cambria County
Oct 27, 2020

Burns, St. Francis and schools announce grant for countywide anti-bullying program
Oct 22, 2020

Burns’ plan would freeze property taxes for seniors
Oct 21, 2020

Burns joins effort to override veto, fully reopen bars and restaurants
Oct 20, 2020

10/13/20 – Video Gaming Terminals and Skill Games in PA – Ebensburg
Oct 16, 2020

Burns: $482,524 in grants to plan multi-county ATV trail system and expand Ghost Town Trail
Oct 15, 2020

Burns: $493,000 in COVID funding for local Fire, EMS companies
Oct 08, 2020

Burns to hold House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on video gaming terminals and skill games Tuesday in Ebensburg
Oct 07, 2020