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Burns’ offices collecting pet food donations in April

Burns co-sponsored new law that increases rebate amounts and eligibility for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

(Feb 06, 2024)

“This is the largest targeted tax cut in nearly 20 years, with income limits increased so more people qualify and there are larger rebates,” Burns said. Read more

 

Burns to President Biden: Secure the U.S.-Mexican border pronto

(Feb 02, 2024)

EBENSBURG, Feb. 2 – Believing it’s the overwhelming sentiment of his district –and not wanting to see Pennsylvania the next state saddled with billions in migrant care costs – state Rep. Frank Burns has written President Joe Biden urging swift and effective federal action to secure the U.S.-Mexican border. Read more

 

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expanded

(Jan 29, 2024)

Thanks to a new law I supported, you could now qualify for the largest targeted tax cut in nearly 20 years. My office can help you apply. Read more

 

Burns, Cambria County Crime Stoppers to host ‘Bless the Badge’ lunch event for 72nd District law enforcement

(Jan 25, 2024)

“The men and women in blue dedicate their lives to protecting others and keeping our streets safe from crime,” Burns said. “This appreciation event is my way of letting these officers know how much they are valued." Read more

 

Burns encouraging local governments to apply for free training program on how to apply for federal grants

(Jan 25, 2024)

The Appalachian Regional Commission is offering a no-cost, nine-week virtual training program called READY Local Governments that will help local government administrators and officials learn about how to identify and plan a project and develop a federal grant application, as well as the regulations and compliance, and risk management, among other related topics. Read more

 

$3.3 million loan awarded for improvements to Ebensburg’s stormwater system

(Jan 24, 2024)

The low-interest loan was awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority so the Ebensburg Municipal Authority can install a new stormwater collection and conveyance system, and replace deteriorated culvert pipes. Read more

 

Burns: $155 million in grants available to schools for safety and security

(Jan 23, 2024)

EBENSBURG, Jan. 23 – Schools of all types should investigate a handful of grant programs with open application windows through the end of February, according to state Rep. Frank Burns. Read more

 

Applications are available for Pa. House of Representative Scholarship

(Jan 19, 2024)

“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

 

Scholarships available for paramedic, AEMT training

(Jan 19, 2024)

Applications for the Individual Scholarship Program, a scholarship for certified emergency medical technicians who are interested in becoming an advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic, are due Feb. 9. Read more

 

Burns: DHS stalls a second time on providing public information

(Jan 18, 2024)

“It’s ludicrous for DHS to need a ‘legal review’ to determine if anything related to the renovation work being done at the Hiram G. Andrews Center – which is state-owned – is a public record,” Burns said of the most recent delay. “Similarly, any reasonable person would assume that all documents related to this move are already on file, and that simple keyword searches of DHS emails could nail down within a few days the information I’m seeking.” Read more

 

Burns supports ending ‘sanctuary cities’ in Pennsylvania

(Jan 17, 2024)

The move by Burns, D-Cambria, adds bipartisan weight to H.B. 1840 – legislation embraced by Burns because he doesn’t think it fair for Pennsylvania taxpayers, at all levels, to be saddled with sky-high costs related to undocumented immigrants. Read more

 

Burns: $263,125 in state grants awarded for outdoor projects

(Jan 16, 2024)

“These are more state grants for our area, which will have a positive impact on the community and the environment – money which otherwise would have gone to another community in another part of the state,” Burns said. “I remain committed to making sure Cambria County and our communities receive their fair stare of state funding – and working to support outdoor opportunities for all ages.” Read more

 

Interim response from DHS re: Hiram G. Andrews office lease

(Jan 12, 2024)

Letter from DHS re: Hiram G. Andrews office lease, RTK status Read more

 

Burns responds to ‘depressing data’ on GJSD student poverty

(Jan 12, 2024)

“The community’s number one focus should be to stop importing poverty via the Johnstown Housing Authority,” Burns said, echoing his longstanding and very public position. “Johnstown will never be able to climb out of this cycle of poverty unless HUD and the Johnstown Housing Authority stop making excuses, and seriously address the issue of people from outside the area coming to Johnstown to obtain public housing and Section 8 Program vouchers.” Read more

 

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(Jan 11, 2024)

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Burns presents annual Charlie Vizzini Volunteer Award

(Jan 11, 2024)

“Every year it is my honor to recognize one person from our community who has made an incredible impact on the place we call home through their volunteer work,” Burns said. “This year’s winner, Stephanie Urban, is a shining example of what it means to be a volunteer, an individual who has tirelessly worked to help those less fortunate and promote kindness across Cambria County. I want to thank her for her work in our communities and congratulate her on this recognition.” Read more

 

Burns: $6.19 million grant will upgrade Pro Disposal Inc. truck fleet

(Jan 10, 2024)

Burns, D-Cambria, said the grant awarded to Pro Disposal Inc. through the Drive PA Forward program will provide upgraded trucks for use in Johnstown and at the firm’s new Ebensburg facility, where 16 fast-charging plugs will also be installed using the money. Read more

 

Burns seeks more info on Cambria Assistance Office move

(Jan 08, 2024)

“I’m trying to piece this puzzle together on both ends – the vacating of the downtown Johnstown location, and the new tenancy at Hiram G. Andrews Center – so we have the full picture of how and why this proposed change went down.” Read more

 

Burns announces $236,979 grant for environmental projects

(Jan 05, 2024)

“With many land uses, from mining to agriculture and more, there’s always the potential to have sediment and excess nutrients escaping into our waterways,” Burns said. “This grant will help the county focus on ways to implement practices and projects to manage those issues to reduce water pollution and improve the area’s water quality.” Read more

 

Burns baffled at DHS response to Right-to-Know Law request

(Jan 02, 2024)

“They’re only delaying the inevitable, for reasons known only to them,” Burns said. “Either you have a lease or a written agreement for the existing CAO, or you don’t. But if you do, how can that not be a public record? Read more

 

Burns co-sponsored new law that increases rebate amounts and eligibility for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Feb 06, 2024

Burns to President Biden: Secure the U.S.-Mexican border pronto
Feb 02, 2024

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Expanded
Jan 29, 2024

Burns, Cambria County Crime Stoppers to host ‘Bless the Badge’ lunch event for 72nd District law enforcement
Jan 25, 2024

Burns encouraging local governments to apply for free training program on how to apply for federal grants
Jan 25, 2024

$3.3 million loan awarded for improvements to Ebensburg’s stormwater system
Jan 24, 2024

Burns: $155 million in grants available to schools for safety and security
Jan 23, 2024

Applications are available for Pa. House of Representative Scholarship
Jan 19, 2024

Scholarships available for paramedic, AEMT training
Jan 19, 2024

Burns: DHS stalls a second time on providing public information
Jan 18, 2024

Burns supports ending ‘sanctuary cities’ in Pennsylvania
Jan 17, 2024

Burns: $263,125 in state grants awarded for outdoor projects
Jan 16, 2024

Interim response from DHS re: Hiram G. Andrews office lease
Jan 12, 2024

Burns responds to ‘depressing data’ on GJSD student poverty
Jan 12, 2024

January 2024
Jan 11, 2024

Burns presents annual Charlie Vizzini Volunteer Award
Jan 11, 2024

Burns: $6.19 million grant will upgrade Pro Disposal Inc. truck fleet
Jan 10, 2024

Burns seeks more info on Cambria Assistance Office move
Jan 08, 2024

Burns announces $236,979 grant for environmental projects
Jan 05, 2024

Burns baffled at DHS response to Right-to-Know Law request
Jan 02, 2024