Jones Stands Firm on Conservative Values in Budget Vote

11/13/2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) voted against a budget which again increases spending far beyond our revenues. He issued the following statement:

“The budget voted on continues Pennsylvania’s spending problem and creates fiscal problems that will likely catch up to taxpayers in the form of tax hikes. Although I applaud House and Senate Republicans for the successful efforts to bring down spending compared to what Gov. Josh Shapiro wanted, the final spend number remains far too high.

“This budget includes a spending increase of $2.5 billion over the previous year. This rate of spending increase is not acceptable, nor is it sustainable. At some point in the not-too-distant future, residents will have to cover this out-of-control spending.

“A highlight of this budget is that the General Assembly withdrew Pennsylvania from RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative), a move that will improve energy production, attract more businesses to PA and help grow our economy. 

“In the end, however, this budget spends far too much, and I voted with my neighbors and future taxpayers in mind when I cast my vote against unchecked spending hikes.”