Rushed Process Results in Detrimental Budget, Barger Says

Jul. 15, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – When House Democrats pushed through the framework for a 2025-26 state budget today, they did so with only a few hours for lawmakers to review the measure and with the knowledge it will meet strong resistance in the GOP-controlled Senate, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).

Jones Rejects Bloated Budget

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) today rejected the $50.61 billion budget proposal put forth by House Democrats. Citing reckless spending and a lack of transparency, he issued the following statement.

Fink: House Democrats Need to Stop Playing Budget Games

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats put forth and passed House Bill 1330, a $50.61 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) called the rush action by the House’s majority party a game, as this version of the legislation does not reflect a negotiated product and will face challenges in the GOP-controlled Senate.

Walsh: Budget Games Must Stop

Jul. 14, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats put forth and passed House Bill 1330, a potential $50.6 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The bill, which was amended only a few hours before the vote, is not an agreed-to product between parties, House and Senate. Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) says it’s well past time to get serious about the budget.

Schmitt: Pennsylvanians Deserve a Responsible Budget

Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG—Citing partisan gimmicks and a lack of information, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) today voted against House Democrats’ $50.61 billion budget proposal. In the following statement, he explained numerous issues with the proposed spending plan.

House Democrats Vote Against Democracy

Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Today, House Democrats voted in unison to reject legislation that would have allowed anglers to vote for their representatives on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), reported Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks).