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Burns secures $1.9 million in grants for three local projects

(1 day ago)

As part of his ongoing efforts to bring home as many state grants as possible, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today announced three new grants totaling $1.9 million for big-ticket projects in Cambria County. Read more

 

Burns announces $7.2M state grant for Nanty Glo water project

(Jul 15, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today announced the award of a $7.2 million state grant for a critical water project for the Nanty Glo Water Authority. Read more

 

Tax incentive program for Cambria County, Johnstown included in state budget

(Jul 15, 2026)

A first-of-its-kind Residential Revitalization Keystone Opportunity Zone strictly for Cambria County and Johnstown was included in the recently adopted 2026-27 fiscal year Pennsylvania budget. Read more

 

Pennsylvania adopts provision to help restore pharmacy access

(Jul 15, 2026)

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget package signed Sunday by Gov. Josh Shapiro includes an amended fiscal code that opens the door for patients to return to their local pharmacy of choice. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: July 14 Update

(Jul 14, 2026)

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

 

Burns: New state budget ‘a huge win’ for Cambria County

(Jul 12, 2026)

Cambria County stands to gain significantly from a new state budget approved by the General Assembly today after state Rep. Frank Burns won major provisions to aid local revitalization efforts and help a local pharmacy chain that has been fighting to keep filling prescriptions. Read more

 

Burns hosts state grant seminar for local officials

(Jul 10, 2026)

Grant seminar for local officials Read more

 

Grant seminar aims to help Cambria County officials navigate available funding programs

(Jul 10, 2026)

Local agencies came together in Cambria County on Friday to talk about different grants that are available to municipalities. Read more

 

Burns’ support ‘definitely helped’ Nanty Glo Fire Co. get grant

(Jul 08, 2026)

The degraded and leaking 30-year-old rubber roof over Nanty Glo Fire Co. – whose 40-square-mile primary coverage area includes Nanty Glo Borough and Blacklick Township – is being replaced thanks to a $259,033 state grant supported by state Rep. Frank Burns. Read more

 

Cambria County State Rep. refuses paycheck until budget is passed

(Jul 02, 2026)

Refuses paycheck until budget is passed. Read more

 

Burns refuses paycheck until state passes budget

(Jul 01, 2026)

As the state begins a new fiscal year without an approved budget, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, said he is voluntarily refusing to accept a state paycheck until a budget is passed. Read more

 

Rep. Burns calling to ‘hold big tech accountable’ following passing of data center bill

(Jun 26, 2026)

Following the passing of a bill that would allow municipalities to temporarily pause all data center applications Wednesday, one state Representative is stressing the importance of holding “big tech” accountable. Read more

 

Pennsylvania House passes bill to cut electric bills

(Jun 26, 2026)

Relief could be on the way for Pennsylvanians frustrated by soaring electric bills after the state House unanimously passed a bill supporters say would cut utility costs by nearly 6 percent. Read more

 

Burns votes to hold Big Tech accountable

(Jun 26, 2026)

Responding to concerns about the impact of data center development on Pennsylvanians and their wallets, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, voted this week to allow municipalities to enact a temporary pause on new data center applications. Read more

 

Burns votes ‘yes’ to cut utility bills and protect consumers

(Jun 22, 2026)

“This bill is all about affordability,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “Families need relief from skyrocketing energy costs and this bill will do that while also sending a clear message to utility companies that they can’t line their pockets at the expense of ratepayers.” Read more

 

Burns called ‘spokesperson’ for Ebensburg ballfield grant

(Jun 15, 2026)

The flooding situation at two ballfields in Ebensburg Memorial Park – where pooling rainwater was high enough to cover your shoes, making the ground unplayable – has been rectified by a $42,000 state grant facilitated by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambia. Read more

 

$350K in funding awarded to emergency, transitional housing in Cambria County

(Jun 15, 2026)

$350K in grants awarded to Johnstown Women's Help Center Read more

 

Burns secures another $350K for Johnstown Women’s Help Center

(Jun 12, 2026)

PHARE grants for Johnstown Women's Help Center Read more

 

Rep. Burns hears from police on ways to curb crime in Cambria County

(Jun 05, 2026)

Rep. Burns discusses crime concerns at law enforcement luncheon Read more

 

Burns: $252K in grants awarded to career and technical education programs in Cambria County

(Jun 03, 2026)

Grants for career and technical education programs Read more

 

Burns secures $1.9 million in grants for three local projects
1 day ago

Burns announces $7.2M state grant for Nanty Glo water project
Jul 15, 2026

Tax incentive program for Cambria County, Johnstown included in state budget
Jul 15, 2026

Pennsylvania adopts provision to help restore pharmacy access
Jul 15, 2026

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: July 14 Update
Jul 14, 2026

Burns: New state budget ‘a huge win’ for Cambria County
Jul 12, 2026

Burns hosts state grant seminar for local officials
Jul 10, 2026

Grant seminar aims to help Cambria County officials navigate available funding programs
Jul 10, 2026

Burns’ support ‘definitely helped’ Nanty Glo Fire Co. get grant
Jul 08, 2026

Cambria County State Rep. refuses paycheck until budget is passed
Jul 02, 2026

Burns refuses paycheck until state passes budget
Jul 01, 2026

Rep. Burns calling to ‘hold big tech accountable’ following passing of data center bill
Jun 26, 2026

Pennsylvania House passes bill to cut electric bills
Jun 26, 2026

Burns votes to hold Big Tech accountable
Jun 26, 2026

Burns votes ‘yes’ to cut utility bills and protect consumers
Jun 22, 2026

Burns called ‘spokesperson’ for Ebensburg ballfield grant
Jun 15, 2026

$350K in funding awarded to emergency, transitional housing in Cambria County
Jun 15, 2026

Burns secures another $350K for Johnstown Women’s Help Center
Jun 12, 2026

Rep. Burns hears from police on ways to curb crime in Cambria County
Jun 05, 2026

Burns: $252K in grants awarded to career and technical education programs in Cambria County
Jun 03, 2026