Brings total investment in township project to $25.6 million Read more
Multi-agency grants available to help community programs Read more
Read Rep. Burns latest report on how he's connecting with the people of Cambria County. Read more
Rep. Burnswalked more than 374,000steps listening to people’sconcerns. Read more
Grants can be used for equipment, training or other needs Read more
Grants build on 2019 investments, total $175,000 for school tech, training Read more
$2.44 million in state aid awarded to university since 2017 Read more
Investment is in workforce development program to grow regional economy Read more
Legislators cast a bipartisan vote to stop closer of two state centers for the intellectually disabled in Pennsylvania Read more
EBENSBURG, Jan. 15 – Intrigued by the similarities between its aims and his own effort to pry public information from the state Liquor Control Board, state Rep. Frank Burns has sponsored a Republican-authored bill known as the Taxpayer Protection Act. Burns, D-Cambria, said H.B. 1316 not only seeks to limit the rate of state spending increases, tying them to the Consumer Price Index and population growth, it also would create greater transparency in a state budget process that often leaves rank-and-file legislators in the dark. “I have absolutely no qualms about crossing party lines to support good legislation,” Burns said. “That’s what my constituents expect of me, that’s what I’ve promised them – and that’s what I’m going to deliver.” As a fiscally conservative legislator who’s consistently refused to raise state taxes , sometimes in the face of enormous pressure from his own party, Burns said he would welcome the bill’s provision that would essentially tie state spending hikes to reasonable benchmarks. “Too many times, we’ve all been victimized by the Harrisburg shell game of, ‘Authorize the spending now, figure out how to pay for it later,’ which is doing things backward,” Burns said. “It’s time for that game to end, for everyone to know up front how the bills are going to be paid, and for state government to learn to live within Read more
I’m supporting the Taxpayer Protection Act and its aims of reigning in excessive state spending Read more
Newly introduced legislation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is designed to lower the costs of some prescription drugs Read more
Bill would lower costs, ensure access to life-saving medication such as insulin, epinephrine Read more
Grants help farmers plan business, management strategies Read more
Grants awarded to local schools will help increase student career readiness Read more
The program, which is privately funded, awards a four-year scholarship to two students. Read more
Program will help troubled teens and young adults get on the path toward gainful, sustainable employment. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 19 – Residents and visitors to Cambria County will benefit from a state grant to maintain a premier outdoor recreational trail system, state Rep. Frank Burns announced today. Burns, D-Cambria, said Rock Run Recreation, an ATV recreation park located in northern Cambria and southern Clearfield counties, will receive $121,300 in funds from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s ATV grant program to purchase equipment to maintain 140 miles of ATV outdoor trails and conduct educational programs on ATV use. “Making these investments boosts the economic impacts of our region, encouraging visitors and residents alike to enjoy the wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities available at Rock Run,” Burns said. “Bringing these tax dollars and reinvesting them into the community ensures these opportunities can be enjoyed for years to come.” DCNR’s ATV grant program can be used to purchase land, develop plans and surveys, construct and maintain ATV trails, buy equipment, and conduct ATV-related educational opportunities. More information on the grant can be found by clicking here. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 17 – Counties, nonprofits and municipalities should consider applying for a variety of competitive state grant programs, including several with upcoming deadlines, state Rep. Frank Burns announced today. Burns, D-Cambria, said he has consistently provided state grant information to eligible entities as a way to have more tax dollars returned to communities, and will continue to encourage them to apply for these state funds. “Cambria County has received over $21 million this year alone toward efforts to keep our residents safe, providing educational opportunities for students and workers, and supporting organizations that help those in need,” Burns said. “I highly encourage you to contact my office if you feel you may be eligible for these grants, and we can assist you with the application process.” Burns added that Charlie Vizzini, who serves as an interim grant-writing liaison in his Ebensburg office, can be reached at 814-472-8021 to provide information and help in applying for the following grants: Pennsylvania Department of Education: PAsmart – Advancing Computer Science and STEM Education Grants Eligibility : School districts, career and technology centers, charter schools, cyber charter schools, intermediate units, postsecondary institutions and public libraries. Each proposal must have a lead applicant, a fiscal agent and a partnership. Use : Collaborative efforts with business, Read more
LORETTO, Dec. 12 – Three vehicles filled with more than 2,500 donated food items – with nearly half of that amount donated by a local school – were delivered today to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center at St. Francis University to help local families in need, state Rep. Frank Burns announced. Burns, D-Cambria, said more than 1,350 items were donated by the Portage Area Junior Senior High School, thanks to a competition put on by that school’s Interact Club. “In late October, we began asking for food donations, and people across the region, including Portage Junior Senior High School, Cambria County Christian School, and Saint Benedict School in Carrolltown, stepped up to help,” said Burns. “There’s no way we could have done this without the community’s assistance and support.” The Dorothy Day Outreach Center explained how the organization relies on the kindness of others to help those in need, especially during the holiday season. “We are so grateful to everyone in the community for their generosity,” said Brother Gabriel Amato, Franciscan Friar of the Third Order Regular and director of the center. “Our food pantry is open all year and we rely so closely on the kindness of others to help keep our shelves stocked. Thanks to Representative Burns and his staff in supporting this food drive once again. We will be able to help more local families who need our assistance, Read more
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