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
“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
A listing of state grant programs open for applications. Click here to learn more. Read more
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
“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
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
“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
These Schools-to-Work grants awarded to Forest Hills School District and Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School from the PA Department of Labor and Industry will help schools expand pre-apprenticeships, classroom training and job shadowing initiatives. Read more
Click here to find out more information about Rep. Burns' Senior Fair 2025 Read more
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, which are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read more
Conemaugh Township went without a road repaving program for many years, until its supervisors and appointed roadmaster J.D. Burns met with state Rep. Frank Burns, who steered them toward a state program that yielded a $350,140 grant to initiate a long-term improvement plan. Read more
EBENSBURG, March 20 – Assessing grants worth $585,360 recently announced by state Rep. Frank Burns, Croyle Township supervisor Rich Potter said it continues a pattern of help received since the memorable time Burns showed up after he started representing the township 12 years ago. Read more
“I’m proud to sponsor this bill, and I believe that everyone, regardless of political party, should support it," Burns said, noting that the proposed legislation has just been introduced. “Voter ID is about ensuring trust in our elections – and nothing is more sacred. Read more
Burns said in addition to the big bunny, lunch will be provided free for the kids – adults and children older than 13 each may join in for a $5 donation, and representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police, Game Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be available to provide educational materials. Burns and his staff also will be available to answer questions and provide help with state-related programs. Read more
House Bill 771 would require a registered voter to show an acceptable form of ID that matches the name listed at his or her polling place before a ballot is cast. If the voter cannot produce an acceptable ID, the voter can affirm his or her identity in writing. Read more
The PennDOT-approved course allows mature drivers 55 or older to refresh existing driving techniques and cultivate a positive attitude toward the road. There will be no on-the-road driving or in-class testing; this will only be classroom instruction. Burns also said the course will help older drivers improve their awareness. Read more
“The enforcement start date for the federal Real ID program is just over a month away and I don’t want anyone to be caught off guard, which is why I’m encouraging anyone interested in getting a Real ID to consider visiting the Johnstown Driver License Center on one of these days to have their documents verified and scanned into the system,” Burns said. “After doing that, a person can expect to receive their Real ID in the mail in about 15 business days.” Read more
“As the cost of a college education continues to rise, families and students are looking for ways to ease the financial burden,” Burns said. “This scholarship is one way to help make higher education more affordable.“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
HARRISBURG, Feb. 24 -- Three communities in Cambria County will share more than $1.57 million in competitive state funding, thanks to the efforts of Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria. Read more
EBENSBURG, Feb. 13 – The Cambria County commissioners won’t reveal to state Rep. Frank Burns the number of voting machines the county owns or how many ballots it ordered and distributed for the Nov. 5 election, saying they don’t have to comply with anything posed as a question in the legislator’s Right-to-Know Law request. Read more
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