Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Reichard: Gov.’s Spending Plan Too High for Residents to Afford]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) said Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion spending plan outspends what revenue the state collects and will lead to a financial crisis for Pennsylvania. Here is his statement on the spending plan:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![York County House Republicans: Shapiro’s Budget Proposal is Unrealistic, Fiscally Foolish]()
HARRISBURG – Citing egregious overspending, York County House Republican lawmakers today issued a joint statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address. The lawmakers include Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Marc Anderson (R-Dillsburg).
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Stender Says Governor’s Budget is Only Balanced by Raiding Rainy Day Fund]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) issued the following statement after Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 budget address to the General Assembly:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Kozak: Governor’s Budget Plan Proves He’s Out of Touch]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Causer Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion state budget proposal outlined Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Owlett, Pickett Comment on Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) offered the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion state budget proposal delivered Tuesday during a joint session of the General Assembly. The plan represents a $2.72 billion, or 5.4%, increase over the current year’s spending.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Governor’s Budget Proposal Foolhardy in Spending, Diamond Says]()
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2026-27 spending proposal to a joint session of the Legislature today, his $53.26 billion total for planned spending did not sit well with many members, including Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Grimm Krupa: Shapiro’s Budget Betrays the Keystone Promise]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Marcell Statement on Governor’s 2026–27 Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 state budget:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Mako Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Governor Demonstrates Delusion Related to State Spending, Barger Says]()
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro today proposed another $2.7 billion in state spending, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) questioned whether the state’s top executive needs coursework in math.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Shaffer Urges On-Time Budget and Government Reform in Response to Governor’s Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Cook: Shapiro Is at It Again, Overspending and Ignoring Fiscal Responsibility]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Cutler Responds to Proposed Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal presented to the General Assembly today with the following statement:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![An Ortitay Note: Pennsylvanians Deserve to Hear About this Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![State Budget Spends Too Much, Future Tax Increase Incoming, Roae Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the $53.26 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Grow the Economy Instead of Taxes, O’Neal Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposal:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Kutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must be at Forefront as Budget Talks Begin]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address:
Feb. 02, 2026 /
![Topper, Marcell, White and Hogan Condemn Antisemitic Protest]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), Caucus Chair Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) fully condemn an antisemitic rally that was organized by Philly Palestine Coalition and held in Rittenhouse Square over the weekend. They issued the following statement:
Feb. 02, 2026 /
![Pugh Legislation Targets Disproportionate ‘Rain Tax’]()
HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.