Zimmerman Says Governor’s Budget Proposal a Disappointment

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today issued a statement following the governor’s 2024-25 state budget proposal before the General Assembly that seeks to spend $48.34 billion, an 8.4% increase in state dollars over the current fiscal year budget:

Brown Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s annual budget address today to a joint session of the House and Senate, Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) issued the following statement:

Mercuri Comments on Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 state budget address. Shapiro’s initial proposal is a $48.34 billion budget for the fiscal year, increasing state spending by $3.7 billion, or 8.4%, over the current fiscal year.

York House GOP Delegation: Shapiro’s Budget Unaffordable, Irresponsible, Misleading

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG ¬– In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.34 billion budget proposal, the York County House Republican Delegation consisting of House Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion), Mike Jones (R-York Township) and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) issued the following statement:

Causer Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 06, 2024 /

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

Overspending in Proposed Budget Detrimental to PA, Gregory Says

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2024-25 budget address today, the wish list included proposed spending for important programs but failed to acknowledge dramatic overspending that would decimate the state’s savings, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair/Huntingdon).

Much Work on the Budget Lies Ahead, Says Watro

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Cutler Forms Artificial Intelligence Opportunity Task Force to Guide AI Legislative Policy

Feb. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Monday he has formed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity Task Force comprised of House Republican lawmakers who will engage with experts and stakeholders to inform future legislative policy decisions relating to artificial intelligence, including the human-centric ethical development of this emerging technology, along with appropriate safeguards.