Burns to host holiday open houses in his local offices next week

(1 day ago)

“I invite my constituents to come out and join me for a holiday open house,” Burns said. “I regularly knock on doors throughout the district to meet and talk with residents and listen to their concerns, and this is another opportunity for me to hear directly from the people I represent. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Dec. 12 Update

(Dec 04, 2024)

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

 

Burns urges Trump, McCormick to pare Johnstown public housing

(Dec 03, 2024)

“It's estimated that HALF of the people living in Johnstown Housing Authority public housing came from outside Cambria County, primarily Philadelphia,” Burns emphasized. “HUD allows this gaming of the system to continue, creating a revolving door of poverty, crime and drain on local resources. Read more

 

Burns: Over $400,000 secured to fund safety resources for District 72 nonpublic schools

(Nov 27, 2024)

“A safe, secure place to learn is as essential to students as the curriculum and educational resources they receive,” Burns said. “The new PCCD funding will allow administrators at nonpublic schools in our district to meet specific security needs they have identified so they can provide students and staff the safest possible learning environment – and the peace of mind that goes with knowing they are safe.” Read more

 

Burns launches holiday toy drive

(Nov 27, 2024)

“Toys for Tots started with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve nearly 80 years ago with the goal of bringing joy and hope to economically disadvantaged kids during Christmas,” Burns said. “With prices high and budgets tight, that mission is still important. I’m urging anyone who would like to donate to bring new, unwrapped toys to my offices in Lower Yoder Township or Ebensburg.“ Read more

 

Burns launches annual food drive

(Nov 26, 2024)

“With the high price of groceries, keeping nutritious food on the table can be a challenge for many families, especially during the holidays,” Burns said. “Our local food banks are an important resource, but supplies often become depleted this time of year. To help keep them stocked, my office hosts an annual food drive, and our generous community always steps up to pitch in. “I’m encouraging everyone who wishes to donate to bring nonperishable food items – including canned and boxed goods – to my offices in Lower Yoder Township or Ebensburg. Your donation will make a difference for a neighbor in need.” Read more

 

Burns dedicates the Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge

(Nov 12, 2024)

“Everyone knew Tsikalas,” Burns said. “Whether you knew him from the Hi-Way Diner or as mayor or football coach, he was a fixture in town. Naming this bridge in his honor pays tribute to his service – both locally and to our country.” Read more

 

Burns: $300,000 state grant for Johnstown to evaluate flood mitigation projects

(Nov 12, 2024)

“Making sure Johnstown and its residents are adequately protected from flooding is important, especially given its history, but if a necessary and utilitarian flood mitigation project can be done in a way that enhances the region’s quality of life, all the better,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “This grant will help the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority study flood projection projects that prioritize those long-term benefits, including environmental considerations and recreational opportunities.” Read more

 

Burns delivers $5.5 million for projects in Johnstown, Westmont Hilltop SD

(Nov 01, 2024)

“When Governor Shapiro came to Johnstown in September, we toured the Public Safety Building. I also showed him the War Memorial and talked about how vital the facility is to the region and pushed for funding for the renovation project in the Westmont Hilltop School District, as smaller class sizes will make a real difference for the students. I think that without that tour and my advocacy to the governor, these projects wouldn’t have seen the funding they’re getting today,” Burns said. Read more

 

Burns: $4.1 million awarded to 19 local projects

(Oct 22, 2024)

“I personally met with many of these municipalities and organizations to get a full understanding of their needs and the impact it would have on our community – these awards are the results of those meetings,” he said. “These improvements will make a difference in the region’s quality of life and save local taxpayers money.” Read more

 

Burns: $2.89 million awarded to improve broadband access in Johnstown

(Oct 10, 2024)

“I’ve seen firsthand the efforts of the library and Bishop McCort and their plans to create dedicated spaces for students and adults alike to have easy access to broadband, whether it be for school, work or to learn about computers or find a job,” said Burns, a graduate of Bishop McCort. “Because they are important projects, I brought a member of the leader’s staff from Harrisburg to Johnstown earlier this year to demonstrate why these efforts are so vital to the city’s connectivity in the hopes of directing this funding to our region, and now we are reaping the benefits.” Read more

 

Burns delivers $26,138 for Blacklick Twp. street sweeper

(Oct 04, 2024)

EBENSBURG, Oct. 4 – Blacklick Township road flooding will be addressed and a significant cost savings realized from recouping winter antiskid material, due to a $26,138 grant obtained by state Rep. Frank Burns to purchase a street sweeper attachment. Read more

 

Area historical society, museum to receive state grant

(Sep 24, 2024)

The Cambria County Historical Society will receive $8,000, and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association will receive $22,800. Read more

 

Burns’ work yields $30,000 grant for Ebensburg Youth Little League

(Sep 23, 2024)

Burns, D-Cambria, traces this funding success to his attendance of the 75th anniversary celebration of the EYLL, where he met with coaches and players, and to his interaction with organization representative Tim Scanlan.“I was approached about the league trying to raise money for new, more efficient lights at their ballfields – an upgrade many other athletic organizations in our region have done – and I set about finding a way to meet that need,” Burns said. Read more

 

More than $1.2 million awarded to bolster public safety in 72nd District

(Sep 18, 2024)

"These grants help law enforcement upgrade their systems for easier sharing of crime reporting data with the FBI, which helps to capture statewide and local crime trends," Burns said. "Other grants awarded will strengthen the county prison's Vivitrol drug treatment program, expand resources under the Victims of Crime Act and provide legal aid to survivors of domestic violence and other crimes." Read more

 

Burns: Local projects receiving extra $354,511 in state funding

(Sep 17, 2024)

"These three entities originally shared $1.6 million in state funding for their needed improvement projects, but because other awarded projects in the state could not move forward for one reason or another, our district is reaping the rewards," said Burns, D-Cambria. Read more

 

Burns obtains $220K for Cover Hill fire station renovation, equipment

(Sep 16, 2024)

EBENSBURG, Sept. 16 – Challenging any attempt to downplay his role in obtaining state grants, state Rep. Frank Burns is announcing his success in obtaining $220,000 for Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Co. to renovate its fire station and bring it into ADA compliance. Read more

 

KOZ program Rep. Burns spearheaded bears fruit in Cambria County

(Sep 13, 2024)

“It’s heartening to see this valuable tool taking hold the way I envisioned it back in 2019 when I pushed my leadership and the governor’s office hard to make sure Cambria County finally got a KOZ program,” Burns said. “I made sure we had a level playing field with the rest of Pennsylvania when it came to offering state and local tax benefits in exchange for business investment and job creation. Read more

 

Burns delivers $116,872 for Summerhill Borough, Forest Hills EMS

(Sep 10, 2024)

EBENSBURG, Sept. 10 – After meeting with Summerhill Borough officials and afterward attending their Little League All-Star game for a firsthand assessment of their request for funding, state Rep. Frank Burns worked singlehandedly in Harrisburg to deliver a $116,872 state grant. “This funding will provide new lighting to a ballpark used by several youth teams and will upgrade Freedom Park with a gazebo, benches, sidewalks and handicapped accessibility,” Burns said. “It will also fill another need by enabling purchase of ballistic vests for members of the Forest Hills Area Ambulance/EMS, increasing their safety when responding to incidents.” Burns, D-Cambria, said the third component of the grant is important because the ambulance service covers 92 square miles and serves 15,000 people in Summerhill, Ehrenfeld and South Fork boroughs, and Summerhill, Croyle and Adams townships. ______________________________________________________________________ “ Frank Burns had everything to do with these grants … there were no other legislators involved. If it wasn’t for him, we would not have been able to secure funding for any of these three projects.” – Mayor Eric Miller, Summerhill Borough. ______________________________________________________________________ Eric Miller, who serves as Summerhill Borough mayor and Forest Hills Read more

 

Burns: $1.3 million secured for 72nd District school repairs, improvements

(Sep 09, 2024)

“I will always fight to ensure that our students have the resources they need to succeed, and that includes making sure our school buildings are safe, secure and free of environmental hazards like mold or asbestos,” Burns said. “That’s why I’ve worked to help secure budget funding for school upgrades and improvements. With this new funding, our schools can move forward to remedy any potentially dangerous or unhealthy conditions so that our students are free to focus on what’s important – learning, thriving and charting their best futures.” Read more

 

Burns to host holiday open houses in his local offices next week
1 day ago

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Dec. 12 Update
Dec 04, 2024

Burns urges Trump, McCormick to pare Johnstown public housing
Dec 03, 2024

Burns: Over $400,000 secured to fund safety resources for District 72 nonpublic schools
Nov 27, 2024

Burns launches holiday toy drive
Nov 27, 2024

Burns launches annual food drive
Nov 26, 2024

Burns dedicates the Michael G. Tsikalas Memorial Bridge
Nov 12, 2024

Burns: $300,000 state grant for Johnstown to evaluate flood mitigation projects
Nov 12, 2024

Burns delivers $5.5 million for projects in Johnstown, Westmont Hilltop SD
Nov 01, 2024

Burns: $4.1 million awarded to 19 local projects
Oct 22, 2024

Burns: $2.89 million awarded to improve broadband access in Johnstown
Oct 10, 2024

Burns delivers $26,138 for Blacklick Twp. street sweeper
Oct 04, 2024

Area historical society, museum to receive state grant
Sep 24, 2024

Burns’ work yields $30,000 grant for Ebensburg Youth Little League
Sep 23, 2024

More than $1.2 million awarded to bolster public safety in 72nd District
Sep 18, 2024

Burns: Local projects receiving extra $354,511 in state funding
Sep 17, 2024

Burns obtains $220K for Cover Hill fire station renovation, equipment
Sep 16, 2024

KOZ program Rep. Burns spearheaded bears fruit in Cambria County
Sep 13, 2024

Burns delivers $116,872 for Summerhill Borough, Forest Hills EMS
Sep 10, 2024

Burns: $1.3 million secured for 72nd District school repairs, improvements
Sep 09, 2024