“One of the very first winners of this scholarship was from our region, and I’m hopeful that future winners will be as well. I know we have a lot of hardworking and deserving students, so if you know someone who is eligible, please share this information with them.” Read more
Applications for the Individual Scholarship Program, a scholarship for certified emergency medical technicians who are interested in becoming an advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic, are due Feb. 9. Read more
“It’s ludicrous for DHS to need a ‘legal review’ to determine if anything related to the renovation work being done at the Hiram G. Andrews Center – which is state-owned – is a public record,” Burns said of the most recent delay. “Similarly, any reasonable person would assume that all documents related to this move are already on file, and that simple keyword searches of DHS emails could nail down within a few days the information I’m seeking.” Read more
The move by Burns, D-Cambria, adds bipartisan weight to H.B. 1840 – legislation embraced by Burns because he doesn’t think it fair for Pennsylvania taxpayers, at all levels, to be saddled with sky-high costs related to undocumented immigrants. Read more
“These are more state grants for our area, which will have a positive impact on the community and the environment – money which otherwise would have gone to another community in another part of the state,” Burns said. “I remain committed to making sure Cambria County and our communities receive their fair stare of state funding – and working to support outdoor opportunities for all ages.” Read more
Letter from DHS re: Hiram G. Andrews office lease, RTK status Read more
“The community’s number one focus should be to stop importing poverty via the Johnstown Housing Authority,” Burns said, echoing his longstanding and very public position. “Johnstown will never be able to climb out of this cycle of poverty unless HUD and the Johnstown Housing Authority stop making excuses, and seriously address the issue of people from outside the area coming to Johnstown to obtain public housing and Section 8 Program vouchers.” Read more
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“Every year it is my honor to recognize one person from our community who has made an incredible impact on the place we call home through their volunteer work,” Burns said. “This year’s winner, Stephanie Urban, is a shining example of what it means to be a volunteer, an individual who has tirelessly worked to help those less fortunate and promote kindness across Cambria County. I want to thank her for her work in our communities and congratulate her on this recognition.” Read more
Burns, D-Cambria, said the grant awarded to Pro Disposal Inc. through the Drive PA Forward program will provide upgraded trucks for use in Johnstown and at the firm’s new Ebensburg facility, where 16 fast-charging plugs will also be installed using the money. Read more
“I’m trying to piece this puzzle together on both ends – the vacating of the downtown Johnstown location, and the new tenancy at Hiram G. Andrews Center – so we have the full picture of how and why this proposed change went down.” Read more
“With many land uses, from mining to agriculture and more, there’s always the potential to have sediment and excess nutrients escaping into our waterways,” Burns said. “This grant will help the county focus on ways to implement practices and projects to manage those issues to reduce water pollution and improve the area’s water quality.” Read more
“They’re only delaying the inevitable, for reasons known only to them,” Burns said. “Either you have a lease or a written agreement for the existing CAO, or you don’t. But if you do, how can that not be a public record? Read more
“Steel is one of America’s iconic industries,” Burns said. “From good-paying jobs to national security, steel production is part of the backbone of our economy and the fabric of American life. The U.S. cannot afford to be dependent on another country for its access to steel.” Read more
Rep. Burns sends resolution to Congress to intervene in sale of US Steel. Read more
EBENSBURG, Dec. 20 – Citing preservation of a robust domestic steel industry as a national security concern, state Rep. Frank Burns, chairman of the House Steel Caucus, is calling for stiff and unified Congressional opposition to the takeover of iconic U.S. Steel by a Japanese company. Read more
The projects range from water and sewer improvement projects to arts and culture organizations.“One of my priorities as state representative is to ensure that the region receives its fair share of state funding, and this funding is no exception,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “The projects these grants will fund may not be exciting, but they’re important to the region’s quality of life – and perhaps even more importantly, will save local taxpayers money.” Read more
On Wednesday, the General Assembly and the governor finalized additional pieces of the 2023-24 state budget, including the Fiscal Code, which creates a Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone for Franklin Borough. Read more
“When we seek care from a medical professional, help from an accountant, services from an engineer or treatment for a sick pet, we rely on well-trained, licensed professionals,” said Burns, chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee. “Their certifications, permits and licenses give us peace of mind that they can safely and effectively perform their duties. Read more
According to Burns, the Cambria County Historical Society has been awarded $4,000, and the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, $11,000 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Read more
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