Flick Remains Hopeful for Start of Budget Process

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Flick issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:

Smith Slams Governor’s Budget Plan

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his budget priorities for the 2024-25 fiscal year. State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement in response:

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).

Staats Concerned About Spending Increases in Proposed Budget

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement today on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposed budget, which would increase state spending by 8.4%, or $3.7 billion, over the current fiscal year: