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Cambria County fire companies receive $115K in grants for renovations, new hoses

(9 hours ago)

Fire company grants to East Taylor and Conemaugh Read more

 

Burns secures $115K in grants for two local fire companies

(1 day ago)

As part of his career-long commitment to first responders in Cambria County, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, has obtained two new state grants totaling $115,000 for local fire companies. Read more

 

House approves bill to name Blacklick Township bridge after WWII hero

(Sep 29, 2026)

The House today unanimously approved a bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, that would name a bridge in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, after local World War II hero Martin J. Kupchella. Read more

 

Two municipalities work together to obtain state grant for shared road paver

(Sep 28, 2026)

Paver grant for East Taylor, Conemaugh townships Read more

 

Burns secures $95K state grant for East Taylor paver

(Sep 24, 2026)

$95K grant for paver shared by East Taylor and Conemaugh townships Read more

 

Burns secures $1.43 million in new grants for local projects and equipment

(Sep 15, 2026)

“I work hard to make sure Cambria County is never overlooked—especially when it comes to getting our fair share of state funding,” Burns said. “These grants are critical for local projects, which might not ever happen without the state funds, or might burden local taxpayers if the state didn’t chip in. That’s why I never shy away from pressing my connections in Harrisburg to help us out at home.” Read more

 

Burns: $9,500 state grant awarded to Cambria County Historical Society

(Sep 10, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today that the Cambria County Historical Society was awarded a new state grant of $9,500 to help the nonprofit organization meet general costs related to its operation. Read more

 

Pa representatives urge prompt review of pharmacy reinstatement in Cambria County

(Sep 10, 2026)

Martella’s Pharmacy is still fighting to fill prescriptions while its reinstatement applications are pending. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Sept. 10 Update

(Sep 10, 2026)

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

 

Burns urges prompt review of Martella’s reinstatement applications

(Sep 09, 2026)

Still fighting to help Martella’s Pharmacy fill prescriptions, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is urging the massive pharmacy benefit manager that dropped the local pharmacy from its network to promptly review applications seeking reinstatement so customers know where they can get their medications. Read more

 

Burns: Dolly Parton touched the lives of many local children

(Aug 25, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, who worked to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Cambria County five years ago, today mourned the passing of Dolly Parton, praising her as a champion of child literacy who left a legacy of educating children to achieve their dreams Read more

 

Burns to hold Senior Fair on Sept. 10

(Aug 24, 2026)

Sept. 10 Senior Fair in Ebensburg Read more

 

Burns: $664K grant awarded for Gautier Steel sidewalk improvements

(Aug 17, 2026)

$664K grant for Gautier Steel for sidewalk improvement Read more

 

Burns to host annual Veterans Appreciation Meal

(Aug 10, 2026)

August 22 Veterans Meal Read more

 

Burns: $203,848 to East Taylor for playgrounds, fixing electric hazard

(Aug 03, 2026)

Significant playground rehabilitations and a sorely needed municipal building electrical system upgrade are coming to East Taylor Township, from state Rep. Frank Burns’ guiding hand in securing separate state grants of $130,848 and $73,000. Read more

 

Burns: Hard work paying off as KOZ creates new opportunities for Johnstown

(Jul 31, 2026)

Meets with governor and First Summit CEO to discuss KOZs in Johnstown Read more

 

$95K grant awarded to restore public access TV in Cambria County

(Jul 29, 2026)

Cambria County residents will once again be able to watch community access television, which airs public meetings, church services, educational and non-profit programming. Read more

 

$95K state grant to fund public access TV in Cambria County

(Jul 29, 2026)

Thanks to a $95,000 state grant obtained by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, local residents will once again be able to watch community access television which airs public meetings, church services, educational and non-profit programming. Read more

 

Burns votes to keep murderers off the streets, casts ‘no’ vote on bill to weaken sentencing for 2nd-degree felony convictions

(Jul 23, 2026)

“Today I voted against legislation in the House that would make it easier for murderers to get out of prison. I've always stood up to House leadership to do what's best for the people of Cambria County, and today is another example of that. I believe stronger protections to keep convicted murders locked up is common sense." Read more

 

Fiscal Code expands blight program

(Jul 21, 2026)

Tax breaks aim to spur housing projects in blighted areas Read more

 

Cambria County fire companies receive $115K in grants for renovations, new hoses
9 hours ago

Burns secures $115K in grants for two local fire companies
1 day ago

House approves bill to name Blacklick Township bridge after WWII hero
Sep 29, 2026

Two municipalities work together to obtain state grant for shared road paver
Sep 28, 2026

Burns secures $95K state grant for East Taylor paver
Sep 24, 2026

Burns secures $1.43 million in new grants for local projects and equipment
Sep 15, 2026

Burns: $9,500 state grant awarded to Cambria County Historical Society
Sep 10, 2026

Pa representatives urge prompt review of pharmacy reinstatement in Cambria County
Sep 10, 2026

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: Sept. 10 Update
Sep 10, 2026

Burns urges prompt review of Martella’s reinstatement applications
Sep 09, 2026

Burns: Dolly Parton touched the lives of many local children
Aug 25, 2026

Burns to hold Senior Fair on Sept. 10
Aug 24, 2026

Burns: $664K grant awarded for Gautier Steel sidewalk improvements
Aug 17, 2026

Burns to host annual Veterans Appreciation Meal
Aug 10, 2026

Burns: $203,848 to East Taylor for playgrounds, fixing electric hazard
Aug 03, 2026

Burns: Hard work paying off as KOZ creates new opportunities for Johnstown
Jul 31, 2026

$95K grant awarded to restore public access TV in Cambria County
Jul 29, 2026

$95K state grant to fund public access TV in Cambria County
Jul 29, 2026

Burns votes to keep murderers off the streets, casts ‘no’ vote on bill to weaken sentencing for 2nd-degree felony convictions
Jul 23, 2026

Fiscal Code expands blight program
Jul 21, 2026