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).

Reichard Stands Firm on Budget

Nov. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) issued the following statement following a vote on the 2025-26 budget:

Budget Not Perfect But Delivers Wins, Ortitay Says

Nov. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – After more than 100 days of gridlock, the Pennsylvania General Assembly finally passed a 2025-26 state budget. Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement:

Barger Critical of State Budget Process

Nov. 12, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The 2025-26 state budget adopted today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly establishes unsustainable spending levels that set the stage for future tax increases, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).