Burns: $100,000 grant to mitigate Nanty Glo Borough flooding

(May 08, 2024)

Burns, D-Cambria, said he pursued state help for the 2,500-person borough to address an immediate problem, but also as part of a long-range upgrade plan. Read more

 

Burns: $47,200 grant for Cambria Twp. VFC to buy new EMS vehicle

(May 06, 2024)

“I had a meeting in Colver with several members of the fire company and when they showed me the condition of their emergency vehicle, I knew we didn’t have much time to waste,” Burns said. “Their vehicle was having serious electrical issues and would randomly stall out and shut down. Read more

 

Burns: $20,850 grant buys tasers for West Hills Regional Police Dept.

(May 02, 2024)

Burns, D-Cambria, began working to acquire the tasers with former police Chief Ed Fisher, meeting to discuss the severity of need and then devising a plan that successfully secured Harrisburg funding. Read more

 

Burns: Imhoff resignation is telling

(Apr 30, 2024)

Another piece on the Johnstown elites’ chess board is on the move, with other moves certain to follow, with the unexpected resignation of city manager Ethan Imhoff, who turned in his resignation 27 months after being handed the job – and just three months after being awarded a second two-year contract with a yearly salary increase to $137,500. Read more

 

Letter to PUC re: First Energy proposed rate increase

(Apr 29, 2024)

Letter to PUC re: proposed rate hike by FirstEnergy Read more

 

Letter to PUC re: First Energy proposed rate increase

(Apr 29, 2024)

Letter to PUC opposing the proposed rate hikes by FirstEnergy, which would increase rates for Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn customers. Read more

 

Burns announces more than $1.2 million in safety, security grant funding for area schools

(Apr 26, 2024)

“No child should have to worry about their safety at school, nor should parents have to worry about their kid’s safety either,” Burns said. “Schools should be places of learning where students can be free to achieve their full potentials. I’ve fought in the past for funding for our schools, and I am committed to continuing to do so.” Read more

 

Burns opposes proposed Peoples Gas increase

(Apr 25, 2024)

“This rate hike would unfairly strap a financial burden on residents who can least afford to pay it,” Burns wrote. “In my district, many residents are older and on fixed incomes, or struggle generally to make ends meet. Even before surging inflation rates over the last two years hiked the price of everyday goods, Johnstown was labeled the poorest small city in Pennsylvania. My constituents simply cannot bear a rate increase of this magnitude.” Read more

 

Burns votes for transparency in campaign spending

(Apr 18, 2024)

“I’m all for the public’s right to know,” Burns said. “That’s why I’ve been fighting Vision 2025, the Johnstown Housing Authority and others – to ensure the public knows what’s happening in their community so they can have their say. This is no different. Read more

 

Burns: ‘Regular contact’ with Nanty Glo officials yields $75K grant

(Apr 15, 2024)

Burns, D-Cambria, and Councilmember Diane Holby credit a free-flowing and attentive working relationship with creating the dynamic that identified and solved the borough’s problem. Read more

 

Burns: $13,000 state grant helps nonprofit that feeds hundreds

(Apr 12, 2024)

“If our ceiling fell down, that would be a devastating blow, because we wouldn’t have anywhere to keep our food supplies,” Lehman said. “I sent Frank an email on his state website on Nov. 20…I reached out to Frank and said, ‘Is there anything we can do here?’ Read more

 

Burns’ offices collecting pet food donations in April

(Apr 12, 2024)

Those interested in donating non-perishable food items may drop off their items at either of Burns’ offices: 535 Fairfield Ave. in Johnstown and 123 W. High St. in Ebensburg during regular business hours. Read more

 

Burns bill to increase pool of mortuary inspector candidates passes House

(Apr 11, 2024)

HARRISBURG, April 11 – The state Senate has received a bill introduced by state Rep. Frank Burns that would help ensure that funeral homes in the state are operating safely and according to state law. Read more

 

Burns gets Upper Yoder VFC $10K grant for firefighter safety needs

(Apr 11, 2024)

Burns puts his role succinctly: “While at the event, members of the fire company approached me about funding for various equipment they were hoping to obtain. I then went to work to make it happen.” Read more

 

Burns bill would name Cambria Township bridge after longtime Ebensburg mayor

(Apr 10, 2024)

Burns’ bill would name the bridge that carries U.S. Route 22 over Howells Run in Cambria Township after Tsikalas, a WWII veteran and longtime Ebensburg mayor. Read more

 

Burns urges local municipalities to investigate state grant programs that offer millions to improve safety, mobility of traveling public

(Apr 03, 2024)

EBENSBURG, April 3 – For years, state Rep. Frank Burns has made it a priority to inform and encourage local governments, business, non-profits and educational and cultural institutions to apply for a multitude of state grants that become available. Read more

 

Burns questions misrepresented vote

(Apr 01, 2024)

Is it too much for me to ask that the Tribune-Democrat at least get my voting record right? All I want is to get the same treatment and accuracy standard afforded to state Reps. Jim Rigby, Carl Metzgar and Dallas Kephart, whose “No” votes on this bill were correctly published. Read more

 

Burns brings home nearly $1 million for community road, bridge projects

(Mar 26, 2024)

“This is big news for these communities,” Burns said. “Small towns like many I represent could never afford to make these major investments without state funding. I’ve made it my mission to support our communities by helping them to secure grant funds that make projects like these possible.” Read more

 

House committee approves Burns’ ‘American Made Jobs Plan’ to bring back manufacturing

(Mar 20, 2024)

Burns, D-Cambria, said his “American Made Jobs Plan” is a package designed to end our economy’s heavy reliance on China and other countries and reverse decades of unfair trade policies, driven by corporate greed and special interests, that have helped wipe out the middle class in Pennsylvania and Cambria County. Read more

 

Burns: $1.8 million coming to Greater Johnstown SD to support learning in a safe, supportive environment

(Mar 16, 2024)

HARRISBURG, March 16 -- State Rep. Frank Burns announced that the Greater Johnstown School District has been awarded $1.8 million to establish safe, healthy and supportive learning environments. “This grant will help GJSD provide safe learning environments to help students grow, while also preventing bullying, violence and hate,” Burns said. “I have made it my mission to address school bullying and I continue to advocate for any effort that can help.” The grant is from the federal Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant to promote social, emotional, physical and mental well-being of students and staff, address family and community engagement and promote equitable and inclusive policies and practices. Since taking office, Burns has worked to address school bullying, from installing buddy benches on playgrounds, and hosting roundtables on school violence, to securing an anti-bullying pilot program for Penn Cambria School District and obtaining grants to promote school safety. “Since taking office, I’ve always worked to make sure our schools are safe environments for our children,” Burns said. “Whether that is providing safety equipment, promoting anti-bullying efforts or supporting our first responders and police officers, I want to make sure school is always a place that kids – and their parents – feel safe.” Read more

 

Burns: $100,000 grant to mitigate Nanty Glo Borough flooding
May 08, 2024

Burns: $47,200 grant for Cambria Twp. VFC to buy new EMS vehicle
May 06, 2024

Burns: $20,850 grant buys tasers for West Hills Regional Police Dept.
May 02, 2024

Burns: Imhoff resignation is telling
Apr 30, 2024

Letter to PUC re: First Energy proposed rate increase
Apr 29, 2024

Letter to PUC re: First Energy proposed rate increase
Apr 29, 2024

Burns announces more than $1.2 million in safety, security grant funding for area schools
Apr 26, 2024

Burns opposes proposed Peoples Gas increase
Apr 25, 2024

Burns votes for transparency in campaign spending
Apr 18, 2024

Burns: ‘Regular contact’ with Nanty Glo officials yields $75K grant
Apr 15, 2024

Burns: $13,000 state grant helps nonprofit that feeds hundreds
Apr 12, 2024

Burns’ offices collecting pet food donations in April
Apr 12, 2024

Burns bill to increase pool of mortuary inspector candidates passes House
Apr 11, 2024

Burns gets Upper Yoder VFC $10K grant for firefighter safety needs
Apr 11, 2024

Burns bill would name Cambria Township bridge after longtime Ebensburg mayor
Apr 10, 2024

Burns urges local municipalities to investigate state grant programs that offer millions to improve safety, mobility of traveling public
Apr 03, 2024

Burns questions misrepresented vote
Apr 01, 2024

Burns brings home nearly $1 million for community road, bridge projects
Mar 26, 2024

House committee approves Burns’ ‘American Made Jobs Plan’ to bring back manufacturing
Mar 20, 2024

Burns: $1.8 million coming to Greater Johnstown SD to support learning in a safe, supportive environment
Mar 16, 2024