Press Releases

Banta, House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Impact of Inflation

Oct. 02, 2024 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Relief is Possible: Combatting the Crisis of Cost” to discuss the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.

Banta to Host Senior Expo

Aug. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R- Erie) invites local seniors to attend his upcoming Senior Expo on Friday, September 20, 10 a.m. to Noon, at Corry Community Center, 15 S. 1st Ave, Corry, PA 16047.

Banta to Host Damaged License Plate Event

Jul. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – After hosting several successful Hard-to-Read License Plate events, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is teaming up with the Edinboro Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police to help constituents who have license plates that have become difficult to read.

Another Example of House Democrats’ Consistent Failure Shines Through PA Budget, Says Banta

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:

Banta Disappointed in House Democrats’ Constant Failure in Protecting PA Elections

Jul. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) released the following statement condemning House Democrats' latest disenfranchisement of Pennsylvania voters by blocking an amendment to bring expanded voter identification law to the Commonwealth.

Banta Praises U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Limit Government Overreach

Jul. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) praised Friday’s Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimodo, a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 1984 decision in Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council.

Banta Introduces Legislation to Prevent Government Overreach

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) introduced legislation to rein in the regulatory overreach that has grown too prevalent in Pennsylvania’s administrative agencies.

Banta Stands for Second Amendment

Apr. 30, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) stood with Republican colleagues in the state House and Senate in support of the Second Amendment. Following the rally, Banta released the following statement.

Banta Applauds Funding for School Safety and Mental Health Resources Across 4th Legislative District

Apr. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) applauded the investment of over $1.5 million into school safety and student mental health.

Banta Continuing Work to Reconnect Unclaimed Property with Rightful Owners

Apr. 24, 2024 /

NORTH EAST – In an effort to continue to reconnect citizens with unclaimed property, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is hosting additional unclaimed property events in May.

Banta Working to Reconnect Unclaimed Property with Rightful Owners

Mar. 05, 2024 /

NORTH EAST – In an effort to reconnect citizens with unclaimed property, Rep Jake Banta (R-Erie) is hosting an unclaimed property event.

Banta Commends Funding for Fire and EMS Services in 4th District

Feb. 13, 2024 /

Harrisburg – Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) release a statement announcing 24 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 4th Legislative District will receive nearly $360,000 in in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Banta Condemns Biden Administration for Withholding Funding to Schools with Hunting, Archery Programs

Aug. 18, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) is accusing the Biden Administration of stepping on the Second Amendment rights of Americans by withdrawing funding for schools with hunting and archery programs based on its interpretation of new law.

Banta Touts Program Expanding Property Tax, Rent Rebates for Seniors

Aug. 08, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) is applauding a new state law that will make more Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities eligible for additional property tax and rent relief.

Banta to Host Hard-to-Read License Plate Event

Jul. 26, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jacob Banta (R-Erie) will be hosting two upcoming Hard-to-Read License Plate events in August.

Banta to Host Waterford, Girard and North East Open Houses

Feb. 22, 2023 /

WATERFORD – Continuing to honor his commitment to make state government more transparent, responsive and accountable to the people, State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) is cordially inviting all District 4 residents to attend one of his upcoming district office open houses on the following dates:

Banta Confirms $257,530 Awarded to District 4 Emergency Responders

Feb. 09, 2023 /

WATERFORD – State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today that 21 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 4th District have qualified to receive approximately $257,531 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.