Rapp Blasts Bloated Budget Deal

Nov. 12, 2025 /

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:

2025-26 State Budget Ends RGGI Participation, But Spends Remaining Fund Balance, Gleim Says

Nov. 12, 2025 /

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).

Bipartisan Budget Good for PA, Mehaffie Says

Nov. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The 2025-26 state budget passed today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly makes key investments in important programs and better equips energy producers to meet the technology sector’s growing electricity needs, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).