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Burns seeks governor’s help to land Amazon data center

(Jun 18, 2025)

Burns, D-Cambria, formally asked the governor to return to Cambria County as his guest, as a follow-up to Shapiro’s visit and tour last year that resulted in $2.5 million for a new Johnstown Public Safety Building and $2 million to expand broadband internet access, among many other state investments. Read more

 

Burns: House moves to strengthen AG role in sales of hospitals

(Jun 17, 2025)

“Heath care should be about helping people, not boosting profits. Our health care should not be determined by some Wall Street brokers in New York – and giving the Pennsylvania attorney general more power to stop these damaging transactions makes total sense.” Read more

 

Burns credited for $202,713 ambulance added to Blacklick Valley fleet

(Jun 17, 2025)

Burns said delivering the grant is part of his job as state representative, and demonstrates his continued commitment to using his seniority and Harrisburg know-how to meet the needs of all residents of his district. Read more

 

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra awarded $10,000 America250PA grant

(Jun 16, 2025)

Called “Musical Roots, America at 250,” the orchestra will celebrate this country’s semiquincentennial during its 2025-26 season with several performances featuring the rich tapestry of American music. Read more

 

Burns: $450,000 awarded to Women’s Help Center

(Jun 12, 2025)

“Working together with the Women’s Help Center has produced results, as I went to bat for the organization,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “I even brought in a senior staffer from the House Majority Leader’s Office to meet with the organization and learn firsthand how important the Women’s Help Center is to our county. Now, our efforts have resulted in nearly half a million dollars for this local organization.” Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: June 11 Update

(Jun 11, 2025)

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

 

House passes Burns' bill requiring American-made steel for all taxpayer-funded projects

(Jun 09, 2025)

“This is commonsense legislation that passed near-unanimously. If tax dollars are spent on a project, then it should be made with American steel produced by workers right here in the United States,” Burns said. Read more

 

Burns: Office of Open Records orders Cambria County to conduct new search for voting system failure records

(Jun 06, 2025)

“Cambria County must now comply with the OOR’s Final Determination — it must do a good faith search and either provide the records or admit under oath that they don’t exist. That’s a win for transparency and truthfulness.” Read more

 

Burns, Langerholc Announce State Funding to Help Central Cambria School District Install Solar Energy

(May 22, 2025)

“When we held a hearing at the Central Cambria School District on the idea of Solar for Schools last year, school officials described how adding a solar array would benefit the district financially, but it was cost prohibitive,” Burns said. “We took their message to heart and now they will benefit from a state grant to help them reduce their electricity bills by generating their own electricity. It’s advanced thinking like this that will help the district save costs and enable the district to focus more on educating students and supporting their teachers.” Read more

 

Burns to host popular ‘Concealed Carry’ event in June

(May 15, 2025)

Burns said those interested in attending the seminar at 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 in the Jackson Township Fire Hall, 176 Adams Ave., Mineral Point, should register to attend. Read more

 

Burns: Cambria County screwed up May 20 election ballots

(May 08, 2025)

EBENSBURG, May 8 – Shocked beyond belief, state Rep. Frank Burns received a phone call from Pennsylvania Department of State Secretary Al Schmidt this morning, informing him that that Cambria County had misprinted its ballots for the upcoming May 20 primary election – despite assurances from county officials that stringent corrective measures were put in place after the Nov. 5 election ballot scanning fiasco that paralyzed voting across the county. Read more

 

Langerholc, Armanini, Burns, Kephart and Rigby Announce Increased Funding for Career and Technical Education

(May 01, 2025)

In Cambria County, Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center was awarded $75,000 to support the collaboration between schools and a local or regional CTE partner to expand learning opportunities for students. The Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School was awarded $450,000 to expand access to CTE computer science and STEM experience for students and adults. Read more

 

Burns’ annual Senior Fair to connect seniors to state resources

(May 01, 2025)

“This fair is a yearly reminder to our seniors of all of the benefits they qualify for,” Burns said. “It’s a way to connect our seniors with a variety of up-to-date services and state-related programs that they qualify for and do it all in one place.” Read more

 

Burns, Rigby, Langerholc announce $1 million grant for PA Highlands CC

(Apr 30, 2025)

EBENSBURG, April 30 – State Reps. Frank Burns and Jim Rigby and Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. today announced that the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Cambria County is the recipient of a $1 million state grant to increase its capacity to provide dual credit courses. “It’s been proven that offering students the chance to earn college credit while still in high school – known as dual credit programs – improves student outcomes, not only with increased high school graduation rates, but also college completion rates as well,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “This grant funding will help more students take in-demand courses that can lead to good jobs, strengthening our workforce and improving our economy.” “This grant is a smart investment in our students and our local economy. By expanding dual credit opportunities at Penn Highlands Community College, we’re giving high school students across our region a head start on college and career training while saving money,” Langerholc said. “Dual credit programs allow students to get a taste of post-secondary life and a possible future career while still working toward their high school diploma,” Rigby said. “The program is also an asset that makes Penn Highlands even more attractive as an option for study, and I applaud them for being awarded this grant.” The Dual Credit Read more

 

Langerholc, Burns Announce $22.1 Million for Water System Improvements in Greater Johnstown Region

(Apr 23, 2025)

The funding will be used to ensure the North Fork Reservoir can safely manage a probable maximum flood event. Planned upgrades include the installation of a roller-compacted concrete spillway, a new crest wall, a spillway cap, and auxiliary spillway training walls. Flood gates will also be added at the crest, along with other ancillary improvements to strengthen the reservoir’s overall flood resilience. Read more

 

Burns wants you to help him celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month

(Apr 22, 2025)

“From shaping young minds to inspiring students to reach their full potential, teachers have a profound impact on our lives,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “I’m asking area residents to help me celebrate teachers by nominating their favorite teacher to be recognized during Teacher Appreciation Month.” Read more

 

Burns: Health Department should approve hospital sales

(Apr 17, 2025)

Burns, D-Cambria, is sponsoring an upcoming bill to address hospital acquisition and price transparency, saying the Duke/Lifepoint Health System purchase of Conemaugh Health System in 2014 is a prime example of why additional oversight is needed. Read more

 

Burns proposing standardized testing of voting machines in PA

(Apr 15, 2025)

“Current state law gives county election officials too much discretion on how and when testing is performed on voting machines. We need to bring greater standardization to pre-election preparations to ensure machines will function on Election Day,” Burns said. Read more

 

Burns invites local sportsmen’s clubs to apply for state grant funding

(Apr 03, 2025)

The Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program helps local sportsmen’s clubs develop new or unique projects. The program is now open for applications. Read more

 

Burns: Cambria unearths relevant voting Right-to-Know document

(Apr 02, 2025)

“It’s an important, telling and seemingly required document to file, so why wouldn’t the Department of State, the county commissioners – who also serve as the Elections Board – and/or the county solicitor know of its importance and existence? If a newly appointed Elections Bureau director can find it, why couldn’t all those seasoned elections professionals?” – State Rep. Frank Burns Read more

 

Burns seeks governor’s help to land Amazon data center
Jun 18, 2025

Burns: House moves to strengthen AG role in sales of hospitals
Jun 17, 2025

Burns credited for $202,713 ambulance added to Blacklick Valley fleet
Jun 17, 2025

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra awarded $10,000 America250PA grant
Jun 16, 2025

Burns: $450,000 awarded to Women’s Help Center
Jun 12, 2025

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: June 11 Update
Jun 11, 2025

House passes Burns' bill requiring American-made steel for all taxpayer-funded projects
Jun 09, 2025

Burns: Office of Open Records orders Cambria County to conduct new search for voting system failure records
Jun 06, 2025

Burns, Langerholc Announce State Funding to Help Central Cambria School District Install Solar Energy
May 22, 2025

Burns to host popular ‘Concealed Carry’ event in June
May 15, 2025

Burns: Cambria County screwed up May 20 election ballots
May 08, 2025

Langerholc, Armanini, Burns, Kephart and Rigby Announce Increased Funding for Career and Technical Education
May 01, 2025

Burns’ annual Senior Fair to connect seniors to state resources
May 01, 2025

Burns, Rigby, Langerholc announce $1 million grant for PA Highlands CC
Apr 30, 2025

Langerholc, Burns Announce $22.1 Million for Water System Improvements in Greater Johnstown Region
Apr 23, 2025

Burns wants you to help him celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month
Apr 22, 2025

Burns: Health Department should approve hospital sales
Apr 17, 2025

Burns proposing standardized testing of voting machines in PA
Apr 15, 2025

Burns invites local sportsmen’s clubs to apply for state grant funding
Apr 03, 2025

Burns: Cambria unearths relevant voting Right-to-Know document
Apr 02, 2025