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Burns to host class for seniors to update driving skills and save money

(May 15, 2026)

June 16 Seniors for Safe Driving course Read more

 

Burns urges federal action on public housing ‘loophole’

(May 12, 2026)

After a rash of shootings and other violent crimes in Johnstown, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today he is preparing a new House resolution urging the federal government to downsize the city’s public housing. Read more

 

Burns to host Senior Fair on May 29

(May 11, 2026)

Burns to host Senior Fair Read more

 

Rep. Burns calls for Cambria County election reform before midterms

(May 08, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) is calling for election reform and stronger voting procedures while citing issues in the 2024 election. Read more

 

Burns calls for county election reforms ahead of 2026 contests

(May 07, 2026)

With the 2026 election cycle approaching, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is calling for new election reforms to strengthen voting procedures and restore public confidence -- citing documented issues in Cambria County from the 2024 election. Read more

 

Burns issues statement about grant for Bishop McCort gym floor

(May 05, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, issued the following statement today about state approval of a $178,500 grant to replace an aging gym floor at Bishop McCort. Read more

 

Burns credited for help with Vintondale’s $177,592 grant

(May 04, 2026)

On-foot weed-whacking of 12,600 feet of surface area on Vintondale’s flood-control levee wall – which took borough workers days to complete – is no longer required due to a tractor and cutting attachments purchased with a heavy grant assist from state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria. Read more

 

PA House passes bill requiring all American flags to be made in the U.S.

(Apr 30, 2026)

he Pennsylvania House this week approved a bill that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the state to be made in America. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: April 30 Update

(Apr 30, 2026)

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

 

House approves Burns’ American-made flag bill

(Apr 29, 2026)

On a unanimous vote, the House this week approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the state to be made in America. Read more

 

Burns delivers $318,240 for Nanty Glo levee improvements

(Apr 27, 2026)

Much-needed improvements to the flood-control levee system in Nanty Glo Borough came to fruition with a $318,240 grant secured with support from state Rep. Frank Burns, which will ensure 17 pipes are in good working order. Read more

 

State Rep. introduces bill expanding which pharmacies can fill Medicaid prescriptions

(Apr 22, 2026)

New bill on PBMs, pharmacies filling Medicaid prescriptions Read more

 

Burns introduces bill to restrict decisions by PBMs

(Apr 21, 2026)

With a local pharmacy battling a giant third-party administrator over its ability to fill prescriptions, state Rep. Frank Burns has introduced a bill that would ensure more people can obtain medications from qualified pharmacies by preventing administrators from restricting which pharmacies can fill Medicaid prescriptions. Read more

 

Burns, Crime Stoppers introduce new therapy dog for Conemaugh Valley School District

(Apr 20, 2026)

New therapy dog introduced with Cambria County Crime Stoppers Read more

 

Cambria County Rep. speaks out over proposed gas rate increase

(Apr 20, 2026)

WTAJ story on People Gas increase Read more

 

Burns strongly opposes Peoples Gas rate increase

(Apr 16, 2026)

Letter to PUC opposing Peoples Gas rate increase Read more

 

Burns, Langerholc announce $23.4 million in state financing for local water projects

(Apr 15, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, and state Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., R-35, today announced $23.4 million in state financing for two critical water projects in Cambria County. Read more

 

Burns urges governor to help push for American-made steel bill

(Apr 13, 2026)

After Gov. Josh Shapiro blasted plans for the White House ballroom last week for reportedly relying on foreign steel, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, urged the governor to help push for his bill to require American-made steel for all construction work receiving public funding or tax incentives in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Burns: ‘Piece of the puzzle’ enhances Johnstown public safety

(Apr 08, 2026)

Johnstown police grant Read more

 

Burns: Cambria County Library receives $303K state grant

(Apr 06, 2026)

Burns announces state grant for Cambria County library Read more

 

Burns to host class for seniors to update driving skills and save money
May 15, 2026

Burns urges federal action on public housing ‘loophole’
May 12, 2026

Burns to host Senior Fair on May 29
May 11, 2026

Rep. Burns calls for Cambria County election reform before midterms
May 08, 2026

Burns calls for county election reforms ahead of 2026 contests
May 07, 2026

Burns issues statement about grant for Bishop McCort gym floor
May 05, 2026

Burns credited for help with Vintondale’s $177,592 grant
May 04, 2026

PA House passes bill requiring all American flags to be made in the U.S.
Apr 30, 2026

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: April 30 Update
Apr 30, 2026

House approves Burns’ American-made flag bill
Apr 29, 2026

Burns delivers $318,240 for Nanty Glo levee improvements
Apr 27, 2026

State Rep. introduces bill expanding which pharmacies can fill Medicaid prescriptions
Apr 22, 2026

Burns introduces bill to restrict decisions by PBMs
Apr 21, 2026

Burns, Crime Stoppers introduce new therapy dog for Conemaugh Valley School District
Apr 20, 2026

Cambria County Rep. speaks out over proposed gas rate increase
Apr 20, 2026

Burns strongly opposes Peoples Gas rate increase
Apr 16, 2026

Burns, Langerholc announce $23.4 million in state financing for local water projects
Apr 15, 2026

Burns urges governor to help push for American-made steel bill
Apr 13, 2026

Burns: ‘Piece of the puzzle’ enhances Johnstown public safety
Apr 08, 2026

Burns: Cambria County Library receives $303K state grant
Apr 06, 2026