Owlett: Governor’s Budget Proposal Feels Like Groundhog Day

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) offered the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $51.47 billion state budget proposal outlined before a joint session of the General Assembly today. The plan represents an increase of $3.57 billion, or 7.5%, over the current fiscal year’s spending.

Governor’s Spending Plan Not Aligned with PA’s Needs, Stambaugh Says

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The $51.47 billion 2025-26 PA budget proposal presented by Gov. Josh Shapiro today would not only spend a whopping 7.5 percent more than the current fiscal year, but it also fails to consider how Pennsylvania families and small business owners are hurting due to exorbitant inflation, overregulation, and lack of pro-growth policies, according to Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata).

Ortitay Reacts to Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly:

Causer Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.47 billion state budget proposal outlined Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly:

Kauffman Issues Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address today in Harrisburg. The governor is proposing a state budget of $51.5 billion, which would be a 7.5% increase over the current fiscal year budget.

We Need to Work Toward a Responsible Budget, Says Fink

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro laid out his spending plan for fiscal year 2025-26, and he intends to spend big. Now that he’s given his budget address, the General Assembly must begin the hard work of negotiating a responsible plan that can meet Pennsylvania’s needs while remaining good stewards of taxpayer dollars, according to Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion).

Stender Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Stender issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:

Mako Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $51.47 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025-26:

Flick Outlines Goals for His Second Term

Feb. 04, 2025 /

WILLIAMSPORT – State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) is approaching his second term with energy and enthusiasm as lawmakers return to Harrisburg for the 2025-26 Legislative Session and has announced his goals for his second term.

Gaydos Announces Funding for Key Infrastructure, Community Projects in 44th District

Feb. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced 10 projects in the 44th Legislative District have been awarded more than $1.4 million in state grant funding from the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF). These funds will support essential infrastructure upgrades, public safety enhancements and community improvements throughout the district.

Causer, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Stopping New Energy Taxes

Feb. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG— Republican Chairman of the House Energy Committee Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), and other lawmakers hosted a hearing today at the state Capitol titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.