Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Gillen Backs First Responders, Calls for Fiscal Responsibility]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark M. Gillen (R-Berks) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposal:
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Heffley: Governor’s Spending Plan Threatens Fiscal Stability and Taxpayer Protection]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Fiscal Stewardship, Fair Funding Critical for Next State Budget, Says Bashline]()
HARRISBURG – Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his state budget address to outline his $53.26 billion proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 – a 5.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year. Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) released the following statement, urging fiscal discipline and fair funding for the 63rd District:
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Barton: Governor Opened the Door but Chose the Wrong Direction Again]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address yesterday:
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators]()
HARRISBURG – To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would allow courts to order the chemical or surgical castration of child rapists to prevent these offenders from reengaging in predatory actions against kids.
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Rapp: Long Way to Go Before Final Budget Bill]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Walsh Reacts to Governor’s Proposed State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) issued this statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address before the General Assembly on Tuesday:
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Olsommer: Shapiro’s Spending is Not Sustainable]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement in in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget proposal, a $53.26 billion plan that increases spending by 5.4% over the current year:
Feb. 04, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his state budget address to outline his $53.26 billion proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 – a 5.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year.
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Watro’s Cursive Bill Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would bring cursive handwriting instruction back to Pennsylvania schools is one step away from becoming law with its approval by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill).
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Nelson: Shapiro’s Budget is More of the Same]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address Tuesday:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![House Republican Leaders Respond to Shapiro Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Leaders of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Tuesday responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposal with the following comments:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Warner Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the state budget address Tuesday in which Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined a $53.26 billion spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Brown Raises Concerns About Governor’s Budget Proposal, Long-Term Tax Risks]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) joined her colleagues today in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address. The governor proposed a $53.26 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 5.4% spending increase over the current year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Governor’s Budget Proposal Fails to Address Pennsylvanians’ Needs, White Says]()
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2026-27 spending proposal to the Legislature today, he continued a tradition of overspending without offering meaningful proposals or real solutions, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Bernstine Slams Shapiro’s Out-of-Control Spending, Warns Families Will Pay the Price]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 5.4% increase over last year:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Williams and Governor Shapiro Address Energy Affordability]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s state budget address Tuesday:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Shapiro’s Budget Proposal is Not Affordable for Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG — In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year, Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) issued the following statement:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Gaydos Opposes Shapiro’s Overspending, Praises Cell Phone Ban, Making Data Centers Accountable for their Own Energy Use]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) joined her colleagues today in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address, proposing a $53.26 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 5.4% increase over last year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Gleim: Shapiro Slowly Bankrupting the State Using Your Tax Dollars]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s state budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year: