State Rep. Frank Burns has long made it a priority to inform and encourage local governments, businesses, non-profits and educational and cultural institutions to apply for a multitude of state grants that become available.As such, he’s publicizing five grant programs that have the potential to provide millions to successful applicants: Multimodal Transportation Fund; Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant; Community Conservation Partnerships Program; Greenways, Trails and Recreation; and Small Water and Sewer Grants. Read more
EBENSBURG, June 27 – While visiting his bank one day, members of the East Conemaugh Borough road crew were driving by and stopped to explain to state Rep. Frank Burns their desperate need for a new maintenance vehicle.“I told them I would help,” said Burns, D-Cambria. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 26 — In a bold move to make Pennsylvania’s tax system fairer and more competitive, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, celebrated the passage of landmark legislation that would deliver tax breaks for working Pennsylvanians while closing loopholes that have allowed large, out-of-state corporations to avoid paying taxes in Pennsylvania. The measure, House Bill 1610, passed the state House Wednesday with bipartisan support by a vote of 104-99. See how every House member voted here: HB 1610 Roll Call “For far too long, the tax code in Pennsylvania has worked for the powerful, leaving small businesses and working families footing the bill,” Burns said. “This legislation would close the ‘Delaware Tax Loophole.’ It would cut taxes for businesses, provide tax breaks for working people, and level the playing field for small businesses, while strengthening Pennsylvania’s ability to compete nationally.” Key highlights of the tax reform package: Close corporate loopholes Major national corporations — such as Amazon, Walmart, and FedEx — have used legal loopholes to shield their profits from Pennsylvania taxes, leaving them paying little-to-no taxes. This legislation would eliminate those gimmicks, ensuring that doing business in Pennsylvania, means paying taxes in Pennsylvania. Level the playing field for small businesses Read more
A listing of state grant programs open for applications. Click here to learn more. Read more
“As a result of Frank coming here with Matt McCarry, we got funding for rental assistance, and some funds for shelter operations,” said Roxann Tyger, Help Center executive director, of $450,000 and $225,000 grants. “We’ve been able to maintain the connection with Matt, and Frank’s involvement has helped us through two funding cycles. Read more
EBENSBURG, June 24 – Conemaugh Valley Junior-Senior High School is getting major energy-saving improvements – estimated to shave $40,000 off its yearly $200,000 utility bill – due to a $2 million grant that featured state Rep. Frank Burns as Harrisburg advocate. Read more
“My office set up a meeting with the borough officials and PennDOT to discuss complaints by residents concerning safety issues with them crossing West High Street and Julian Street,” Burns said. “At the meeting (Burns volunteer staffer) Charlie Vizzini told everyone our office would assist in finding a solution to address the safety concerns. I secured funding to help slow traffic down and notify drivers of pedestrian crossings.” Read more
Burns, D-Cambria, formally asked the governor to return to Cambria County as his guest, as a follow-up to Shapiro’s visit and tour last year that resulted in $2.5 million for a new Johnstown Public Safety Building and $2 million to expand broadband internet access, among many other state investments. Read more
“Heath care should be about helping people, not boosting profits. Our health care should not be determined by some Wall Street brokers in New York – and giving the Pennsylvania attorney general more power to stop these damaging transactions makes total sense.” Read more
Burns said delivering the grant is part of his job as state representative, and demonstrates his continued commitment to using his seniority and Harrisburg know-how to meet the needs of all residents of his district. Read more
Called “Musical Roots, America at 250,” the orchestra will celebrate this country’s semiquincentennial during its 2025-26 season with several performances featuring the rich tapestry of American music. Read more
“Working together with the Women’s Help Center has produced results, as I went to bat for the organization,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “I even brought in a senior staffer from the House Majority Leader’s Office to meet with the organization and learn firsthand how important the Women’s Help Center is to our county. Now, our efforts have resulted in nearly half a million dollars for this local organization.” Read more
“This is commonsense legislation that passed near-unanimously. If tax dollars are spent on a project, then it should be made with American steel produced by workers right here in the United States,” Burns said. Read more
“Cambria County must now comply with the OOR’s Final Determination — it must do a good faith search and either provide the records or admit under oath that they don’t exist. That’s a win for transparency and truthfulness.” Read more
“When we held a hearing at the Central Cambria School District on the idea of Solar for Schools last year, school officials described how adding a solar array would benefit the district financially, but it was cost prohibitive,” Burns said. “We took their message to heart and now they will benefit from a state grant to help them reduce their electricity bills by generating their own electricity. It’s advanced thinking like this that will help the district save costs and enable the district to focus more on educating students and supporting their teachers.” Read more
Burns said those interested in attending the seminar at 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 in the Jackson Township Fire Hall, 176 Adams Ave., Mineral Point, should register to attend. Read more
EBENSBURG, May 8 – Shocked beyond belief, state Rep. Frank Burns received a phone call from Pennsylvania Department of State Secretary Al Schmidt this morning, informing him that that Cambria County had misprinted its ballots for the upcoming May 20 primary election – despite assurances from county officials that stringent corrective measures were put in place after the Nov. 5 election ballot scanning fiasco that paralyzed voting across the county. Read more
In Cambria County, Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center was awarded $75,000 to support the collaboration between schools and a local or regional CTE partner to expand learning opportunities for students. The Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School was awarded $450,000 to expand access to CTE computer science and STEM experience for students and adults. Read more
“This fair is a yearly reminder to our seniors of all of the benefits they qualify for,” Burns said. “It’s a way to connect our seniors with a variety of up-to-date services and state-related programs that they qualify for and do it all in one place.” Read more
EBENSBURG, April 30 – State Reps. Frank Burns and Jim Rigby and Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. today announced that the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Cambria County is the recipient of a $1 million state grant to increase its capacity to provide dual credit courses. “It’s been proven that offering students the chance to earn college credit while still in high school – known as dual credit programs – improves student outcomes, not only with increased high school graduation rates, but also college completion rates as well,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “This grant funding will help more students take in-demand courses that can lead to good jobs, strengthening our workforce and improving our economy.” “This grant is a smart investment in our students and our local economy. By expanding dual credit opportunities at Penn Highlands Community College, we’re giving high school students across our region a head start on college and career training while saving money,” Langerholc said. “Dual credit programs allow students to get a taste of post-secondary life and a possible future career while still working toward their high school diploma,” Rigby said. “The program is also an asset that makes Penn Highlands even more attractive as an option for study, and I applaud them for being awarded this grant.” The Dual Credit Read more
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