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Burns supports victims of child sexual assault, votes to allow 2-year window for civil claims

(Apr 07, 2021)

Bill provides fix for administrative error that sunk constitutional amendment Read more

 

Burns urges care, foresight in dispersing $57.4 million in COVID relief

(Apr 07, 2021)

Calls for ‘strategic investments’ by Johnstown, Cambria County Read more

 

Burns touts recycling grant program; has secured more than $1.8 million for recycling in Cambria County

(Apr 06, 2021)

Program helps offset costs of county recycling programs Read more

 

Burns: Local school bus company awarded $200,000 state grant to replace aging diesels

(Mar 31, 2021)

More efficient diesel buses will improve air conditions Read more

 

Burns: Cambria County schools to see $53.6 million in COVID-19 relief funding

(Mar 30, 2021)

Funding to help schools address academic loss due to pandemic Read more

 

Burns: State grants available for volunteer fire companies

(Mar 25, 2021)

Program to help fund training, equipment to battle wildfires Read more

 

Burns: $2.6 million available for pre-apprenticeship programs

(Mar 22, 2021)

Program encourages school-business partnerships Read more

 

Burns steps up again for military families

(Mar 19, 2021)

Lawmaker reintroduces legislation for in-state tuition after near miss Read more

 

‘Cancel culture’ claims Dr. Seuss, Pepe Le Pew – what is next?

(Mar 18, 2021)

Banning books and x-ing out cartoon characters has more in common with censorship than effectively righting a wrong. We should all be concerned about where that train is headed. Read more

 

Burns’ bill honoring local paramedic passes House

(Mar 16, 2021)

Legislation would name bridge on Route 219 after first responder Janice Keen-Livingston Read more

 

Burns: More state grant opportunities available

(Mar 15, 2021)

Urges local governments, organizations to apply for funding Read more

 

Burns new Democratic chairman of legislature’s Second Amendment Caucus

(Mar 12, 2021)

‘Make life difficult for criminals, not law-abiding gun owners’ Read more

 

Burns: Wolf should abandon state income tax hike proposal

(Mar 11, 2021)

$7.3 billion in federal aid means no new state taxes needed Read more

 

Burns implores Biden to retain Trump tariffs on foreign steel

(Mar 05, 2021)

Urges bipartisanship in fight against unfair trade Read more

 

Burns urges local businesses to apply for hospitality grants

(Mar 03, 2021)

Small businesses could receive up to $50,000 Read more

 

Burns, legislators’ efforts mean vaccines for teachers

(Mar 03, 2021)

New state plan will make vaccine available for educators Read more

 

Burns urges PA to reprioritize vaccine rollout

(Feb 24, 2021)

Says smokers should be treated like everyone else Read more

 

Burns to host small business virtual town hall

(Feb 23, 2021)

U.S. Small Business Admin will focus on stimulus funding for local businesses Read more

 

Burns: Grants available for agriculture, historic preservation

(Feb 19, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Feb. 19 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is announcing several available grant programs to promote Pennsylvania’s hemp products, support the specialty crop industry, and preserve historical landmarks. “One of my goals as your state representative is to make you aware of the grants being offered by the state. As a result, I’ve secured more than $200 million in grant money for our district since taking office,” Burns said. “Applying for these grants will give our local organizations great opportunities to show just how important our district is to the success of Pennsylvania.” Staff members in Burns’ office are standing by to help any person or organization apply for these opportunities. Grant programs available with approaching deadlines include: Agricultural Hemp Promotion, Education and Export Promotion Matching Grant Program -- For nonprofit agricultural product promotion and marketing organizations for projects aimed at increasing sales, export or consumer awareness of Pennsylvania hemp products. Eligible projects may include regional or national promotion. The deadline is March 5. Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program -- For state and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. This is for Read more

 

Burns: Tradition of honoring military veterans continues

(Feb 08, 2021)

Three bridge-naming bills include inaugural first responder honoree Read more

 

Burns supports victims of child sexual assault, votes to allow 2-year window for civil claims
Apr 07, 2021

Burns urges care, foresight in dispersing $57.4 million in COVID relief
Apr 07, 2021

Burns touts recycling grant program; has secured more than $1.8 million for recycling in Cambria County
Apr 06, 2021

Burns: Local school bus company awarded $200,000 state grant to replace aging diesels
Mar 31, 2021

Burns: Cambria County schools to see $53.6 million in COVID-19 relief funding
Mar 30, 2021

Burns: State grants available for volunteer fire companies
Mar 25, 2021

Burns: $2.6 million available for pre-apprenticeship programs
Mar 22, 2021

Burns steps up again for military families
Mar 19, 2021

‘Cancel culture’ claims Dr. Seuss, Pepe Le Pew – what is next?
Mar 18, 2021

Burns’ bill honoring local paramedic passes House
Mar 16, 2021

Burns: More state grant opportunities available
Mar 15, 2021

Burns new Democratic chairman of legislature’s Second Amendment Caucus
Mar 12, 2021

Burns: Wolf should abandon state income tax hike proposal
Mar 11, 2021

Burns implores Biden to retain Trump tariffs on foreign steel
Mar 05, 2021

Burns urges local businesses to apply for hospitality grants
Mar 03, 2021

Burns, legislators’ efforts mean vaccines for teachers
Mar 03, 2021

Burns urges PA to reprioritize vaccine rollout
Feb 24, 2021

Burns to host small business virtual town hall
Feb 23, 2021

Burns: Grants available for agriculture, historic preservation
Feb 19, 2021

Burns: Tradition of honoring military veterans continues
Feb 08, 2021