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Banta Applauds Funding for School Safety and Mental Health Resources Across 4th Legislative District
On April 26, 2024, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) expressed his appreciation for the allocation of over $1.5 million towards school safety and student mental health. The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved $47 million in grants statewide to enhance safety, security, and mental health support for students and staff in Pennsylvania schools."I am glad to see the safety of our students and educational staff, as well as mental health initiatives, receive this significant funding," remarked Rep. Banta....
Banta Continuing Work to Reconnect Unclaimed Property with Rightful Owners
Rep. Jake Banta from the 4th Legislative District in Pennsylvania is actively working to reconnect citizens with unclaimed property. Banta's efforts include hosting events in collaboration with the Office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to assist residents in finding and recovering their rightful property at no cost.The upcoming events will take place in Waterford on Friday, May 10, and in Girard on Tuesday, May 28. Banta emphasized the success of a previous event by stating, "Our first event helped deliver over $37,000 of unclaimed property for constituents." He...