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Cambria County designates 300 acre KOZ to attract businesses

(17 hours ago)

300 KOZ acres for Cambria County in state budget Read more

 

Burns hosts Pet Food Drive for pets at local shelters

(Mar 27, 2026)

April pet food drive for local shelters Read more

 

‘Common sense’: Bill ensuring state flown flags are made in U.S. advances in House

(Mar 25, 2026)

A bill that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the state to be made in America has advanced in the Pennsylvania House. Read more

 

Burns’ American-made flag bill advances in House

(Mar 24, 2026)

A bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the commonwealth to be made in America cleared a key legislative hurdle today. Read more

 

Burns guides Bishop McCort to state grant to replace aging gym floor

(Mar 23, 2026)

The 49-year-old gym floor at Bishop McCort – so badly splintered and heaving that rising planks had to regularly be screwed and bolted down to avert hazards – is being replaced due to a $178,500 state grant credited to state Rep. Frank Burns. Read more

 

Burns warns residents of PennDOT text scam

(Mar 20, 2026)

PennDOT text scam alert with tips Read more

 

Burns engineers West End Ambulance Service grant success

(Mar 18, 2026)

West End Ambulance Service -- which answers 4,000 calls a year in a coverage area that includes the western half of Johnstown and Lower Yoder, Middle Taylor, and West Taylor townships -- is totally renovating its deteriorated building with a $459,900 state grant obtained by working closely with state Rep. Frank Burns. Read more

 

Burns assists Adams Croyle Recreation Authority in $63,019 grant

(Mar 10, 2026)

Connections made at state Rep. Frank Burns’ annual Christmas party are paying off for the Adams Croyle Recreation Authority, which is buying two zero-turn riding mowers and a small lawn tractor with a front-end loader bucket with a $63,019 state grant. Read more

 

Burns: $68,998 backhoe to replace hand-shoveling in Daisytown

(Mar 05, 2026)

Daisytown Borough’s workers will no longer have to shovel gravel by hand, or pay to have its salt trucks loaded in winter – thanks to a $68,998 backhoe coming its way through a state grant delivered by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 4 Update

(Mar 04, 2026)

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

 

Burns urges local entities to apply for school bus safety grants

(Mar 03, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today urged local entities to apply for state grants from the Automated School Bus Enforcement Grant Program, which helps fund initiatives to increase school bus safety in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Burns helps Vintondale fire company acquire $64K rescue vehicle

(Feb 23, 2026)

Vintondale fire grant for trail vehicle Read more

 

Burns announces $421K in grants awarded to local fire and EMS companies

(Feb 19, 2026)

A leading supporter of local first responders, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today announced a total of nearly $421,000 in state grants has been awarded to 26 fire and EMS companies across the 72nd Legislative District. Read more

 

Burns backs local pharmacy in fight against PBM

(Feb 17, 2026)

As a local pharmacy chain battles a major pharmacy benefit manager over its ability to fill prescriptions, state Rep. Frank Burns said he is preparing legislation to address the issue and has asked Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office to review the matter. Read more

 

Burns welcomes governor’s call to fight waste, fraud, abuse

(Feb 03, 2026)

As he works to crack down on financial waste, fraud and abuse, state Rep. Frank Burns today said he welcomes the support Gov. Josh Shapiro announced for protecting taxpayers with a state False Claims Act in his annual budget address. Read more

 

Burns: Johnstown rail project receives $2.1 million state grant

(Jan 23, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced today that a $2.1 million state grant was awarded to Lehigh Valley Rail Management for a rail rehabilitation project in Johnstown. Read more

 

Burns proposes new blueprint for Johnstown to prosper

(Jan 21, 2026)

Johnstown must reorder its priorities for its comeback to succeed, state Rep. Frank Burns said, arguing that enhanced public safety should serve as the foundation of the city’s recovery, followed closely by strong cleanup and blight elimination efforts. Read more

 

Burns, Langerholc announce $8.2 Million for water system improvements in Cambria County

(Jan 21, 2026)

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, and state Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., R-35, announced $8.2 million in state funding for a critical water system improvement project in Cambria County. Read more

 

Burns lands $1 million for two local projects

(Jan 20, 2026)

Leveraging his seniority and experience in the state grant process, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, today announced $1 million in new state grants for projects aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety between First Summit Arena and the Convention Center, as well as revitalizing streetscapes in Lower Yoder Township. Read more

 

Rep. Frank Burns reminds EMS of program to help find people prone to wandering

(Jan 16, 2026)

Rep. Frank Burns is reminding municipalities about a program to help first responders locate people prone to wandering. Read more

 

Cambria County designates 300 acre KOZ to attract businesses
17 hours ago

Burns hosts Pet Food Drive for pets at local shelters
Mar 27, 2026

‘Common sense’: Bill ensuring state flown flags are made in U.S. advances in House
Mar 25, 2026

Burns’ American-made flag bill advances in House
Mar 24, 2026

Burns guides Bishop McCort to state grant to replace aging gym floor
Mar 23, 2026

Burns warns residents of PennDOT text scam
Mar 20, 2026

Burns engineers West End Ambulance Service grant success
Mar 18, 2026

Burns assists Adams Croyle Recreation Authority in $63,019 grant
Mar 10, 2026

Burns: $68,998 backhoe to replace hand-shoveling in Daisytown
Mar 05, 2026

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 4 Update
Mar 04, 2026

Burns urges local entities to apply for school bus safety grants
Mar 03, 2026

Burns helps Vintondale fire company acquire $64K rescue vehicle
Feb 23, 2026

Burns announces $421K in grants awarded to local fire and EMS companies
Feb 19, 2026

Burns backs local pharmacy in fight against PBM
Feb 17, 2026

Burns welcomes governor’s call to fight waste, fraud, abuse
Feb 03, 2026

Burns: Johnstown rail project receives $2.1 million state grant
Jan 23, 2026

Burns proposes new blueprint for Johnstown to prosper
Jan 21, 2026

Burns, Langerholc announce $8.2 Million for water system improvements in Cambria County
Jan 21, 2026

Burns lands $1 million for two local projects
Jan 20, 2026

Rep. Frank Burns reminds EMS of program to help find people prone to wandering
Jan 16, 2026