State Rep. Jake Banta
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Concord Township receives $300K grant for new plow truck
Rep. Jake Banta of Erie has announced a $300,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to fund a new plow truck for Concord Township. The current vehicle is inadequate for its tasks, and the new truck will aid in snow and ice removal, as well as potentially assist with non-winter projects.
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Pennsylvania leaders address inflation's impact at policy committee hearing
Today, a hearing was held in McKean Township by Rep. Jake Banta and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail, to discuss the effects of inflation on Pennsylvania communities. This was the second hearing in a series focusing on how inflation impacts local businesses and households.
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Rep. Jake Banta to host Senior Expo in Corry
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) invites local seniors to attend his upcoming Senior Expo on Friday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Corry Community Center, 15 S. 1st Ave, Corry, PA 16047.
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Rep. Jake Banta announces event for damaged license plates in Edinboro
After hosting several successful Hard-to-Read License Plate events, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is collaborating with the Edinboro Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police to assist constituents with illegible license plates.
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Rep. Jake Banta criticizes House Democrats over delayed PA budget approval
Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) issued a statement following the House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
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Banta criticizes Democrats for blocking expanded voter ID law in Pennsylvania
Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) issued a statement on July 2, 2024, criticizing House Democrats for blocking an amendment aimed at expanding voter identification laws in Pennsylvania. The amendment was proposed during a House State Government Committee meeting and sought to align the state's election procedures with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022.
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Banta praises Supreme Court's decision limiting government agency authority
Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) expressed approval for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimodo, which overturned the 1984 Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council ruling.
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Rep. Jake Banta introduces bill against regulatory overreach in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – May 22, 2024 – Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) introduced legislation aimed at curbing what he describes as regulatory overreach by Pennsylvania’s administrative agencies.
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Banta Stands for Second Amendment
Rep. Jake Banta from the 4th Legislative District in Pennsylvania House of Representatives made a strong statement in support of the Second Amendment during a rally in Harrisburg. In his address, Banta emphasized the importance of upholding citizens' rights, citing the Pennsylvania Constitution."Article I, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution states, ‘The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.’ I am proud to stand with my fellow Pennsylvanians today in support of protecting their rights," stated Rep. Jake...
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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....
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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...
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Banta Working to Reconnect Unclaimed Property with Rightful Owners
Rep Jake Banta of Erie is set to host an event in collaboration with the Office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to assist residents in recovering unclaimed property. The event will take place at Banta's North East district office on March 28. Banta emphasized the importance of the event, stating, "Constituents could be missing tangible assets such as jewelry, military medals, bonds or other physical items. We want to give them the opportunity to obtain what is rightfully theirs."The initiative is crucial as statistics show that "one in every 10 Pennsylvanians has...
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Banta Commends Funding for Fire and EMS Services in 4th District
On February 13, 2024, Representative Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced that 24 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 4th Legislative District will receive nearly $360,000 in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The grants were made available by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)."I am beyond grateful for our first responders and the continual sacrifices they make for our community," said Banta. "I am glad to see this funding go to our...