Banta to Host Senior Expo
ERIE – In an effort to connect older residents with the programs and services that work best for them, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) will host his Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Corry Community Center.
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Banta Announces More Than $480,000 for Traffic Signal Equipment Upgrades in Corry
ERIE – Corry will receive $482,240 in state funding from the Green Light-Go program to upgrade traffic signal equipment at four intersections within the city, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today.
Banta Applauds Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision Ruling Warrantless Searches on Private Land Unconstitutional
ERIE – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), a lifelong sportsman and member of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, today applauded the ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declaring warrantless searches unconstitutional.
Banta Votes ‘Yes’ on 2026-27 Budget, Citing Long-Awaited Collaboration Among the General Assembly
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) today issued the following statement after voting “yes” on the $50.8 billion state budget deal for Fiscal Year 2026-27:
Banta: Grapes Grown by Farmers Impacted by Sudden Market Change Will Now Feed Community
ERIE – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today $500,000 will be used in emergency funding to purchase, process and transport 350 tons of grapes from 11 Erie County growers whose contracts were terminated by Refresco earlier this year. Grapes purchased from these local family farms will be made into juice concentrate and distributed to Feeding Pennsylvania-member food banks through the Pennsylvania Agriculture Surplus System (PASS).
Banta Announces Grant to Preserve Corry’s Historic Municipal Building
ERIE – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today the City of Corry will be receiving a matching Keystone Historic Preservation planning grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) to preserve and protect one of its most historic buildings.
Banta Announces Grant Awarded to Erie County Career and Technical Education Program
ERIE – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is proud to announce the Erie County Technical School will receive a grant from the Competitive Equipment Grants program, through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), to help prepare students in the 4th District for in-demand jobs.
Banta Announces Thousands in Grants Awarded to Erie County Senior Community Centers
ERIE – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today eight Erie County senior community centers (SCCs) will receive competitive and non-competitive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. These grants will help ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities.
Banta Introduces Legislation to Support Farmers Facing Uncertainty in Severe Market Interruptions
ERIE COUNTY – To address a major market disruption impacting dozens of family farms along the Erie Grape Belt and support farmers facing these interruptions in the future, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie County) has introduced legislation that would source short-term funding for farmers in agricultural emergencies.
Banta, Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society to Host Arrowhead Hunt
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is partnering with the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society to offer an Arrowhead Hunt on Saturday, May 2, starting at 9 a.m. at the Fort LeBoeuf Museum.
Banta to Host ‘Java with Jake’ April 21 in North East
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is hosting a “Java with Jake” event on Tuesday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at his North East district office.
Banta to Host Illegible License Plate Replacement Event
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is hosting an Illegible License Plate Replacement Event on Tuesday, April 7, from 4-6 p.m. at A.F. Dobler Hose and Ladder Company, 37 Walnut St. in Girard.
Nelson, Banta Proposal Would Help Farmers Expand Crop Damage Protections
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jake Banta (R-Erie) today introduced legislation that would allow more farmers to protect their crops from destruction by nuisance animals.
Banta Votes ‘No’ on 2025 Budget, Citing Overspending and Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jake Banta voted “no” on the 2025 General Appropriations bill. Banta called the budget fiscally irresponsible, emphasizing that it spends more than the state’s projected revenue. Banta also addressed, despite his opposition to the overall spending package, key policy victories secured during budget negotiations.
Banta to Host Arrowhead Hunt at Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced his office, in partnership with the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, is hosting an arrowhead hunt and tour of the Fort LeBoeuf Museum on Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. The museum is located at 103 S. High St., Waterford.
Banta, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes
WATERFORD— Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers hosted a hearing Friday in Erie County titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Banta, Policy Committee Hold Hearing in Waterford on Stopping New Energy Taxes
WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Banta, Policy Committee Hold Hearing in Waterford on Stopping New Energy Taxes
WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Banta Announces Fire, EMS Grants Awarded
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today that over $340,000 was awarded to local Fire and Emergency Services in the 4th Legislative District.
Banta Announces Funding for Local Water Authority
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today that the North East Borough Water Authority received a drinking water infrastructure low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
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