Nov. 14, 2025 /
![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.
Nov. 14, 2025 /
![Flood Issues Statement on 2025-26 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) issued the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 state budget:
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Jones Stands Firm on Conservative Values in Budget Vote]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) voted against a budget which again increases spending far beyond our revenues. He issued the following statement:
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Kozak Fights Excess Spending, Supports RGGI Removal During State Budget Votes]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year:
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Flick, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Child Custody Reform in Pennsylvania]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will host a hearing to discuss House Bill 1499 and broader efforts to reform Pennsylvania’s child custody laws.
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Walsh Votes Against Unsustainable Budget Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) released the following statement after he voted against final passage of the 2025-26 state budget:
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Day Issues 2025-26 State Budget Statement]()
HARRISBURG – Following the passage of the 2025-26 state budget, Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) issued this statement:
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Heffley: 130-Day Budget Delay Shows Failure of Leadership]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued this statement following his approval of the 2025-20 Pennsylvania state budget, ending a more than 130-day delay.
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Staats Highlights Fiscal Responsibility, Education Investments, and Energy Relief in Budget Agreement]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the fiscal year 2025-26 state budget:
Nov. 13, 2025 /
![Cook Votes ‘Yes’ on Budget Bill That Unleashes PA Energy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding the passage of a $50.1 billion state budget agreement.
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Topper: State Budget Puts Pennsylvania in a Winning Position]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) commented on the passage of the FY 2025-26 state budget with the following statement:
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Compromise Budget Sent to Governor’s Desk, Struzzi Says]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) shard today Pennsylvania’s budget impasse has ended with a bipartisan compromise which combines good public policy with prudent fiscal policy.
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Mako Supports Reforms Included in Budget Package]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to passage of a $50.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26:
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![James Votes ‘Yes’ on 2025-26 State Budget, Enacted into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Following a 135-day budgetary standoff, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget is now law after the House passed the $50.1 billion spending plan by a 156-47 vote.
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Emrick Keys on Improving Affordability for Pennsylvanians with State Budget Vote]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Nazareth Township) today voted for the 2025-26 state budget and issued the following statement regarding his support for the budget agreement and its many components:
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Mustello: State Budget Delivers Key Wins for Butler County, Pennsylvania Communities]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year:
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Rapp Blasts Bloated Budget Deal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year:
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Kutz: New State Budget Delivers for Cumberland County, Strengthens Economy, Invests in Education and Families, and Keeps Pennsylvania Competitive]()
HARRISBURG—State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) released the following statement after final passage of the 2025-26 state budget, which ended a months-long impasse:
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![2025-26 State Budget Ends RGGI Participation, But Spends Remaining Fund Balance, Gleim Says]()
HARRISBURG – The 2025-26 state budget adopted today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly eliminates Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), allowing the state grow; however, its overall price tag of $50.1 billion puts the Commonwealth on a dangerous path toward a negative fund balance and future tax increases,” according to Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland).
Nov. 12, 2025 /
![Moul Bill to Allow Cash as Payment for School Events Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) that will make cash an acceptable form of payment for admission to school-sponsored events in Pennsylvania.