Fiscal Stewardship, Fair Funding Critical for Next State Budget, Says Bashline

Feb. 04, 2026 /

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:

Bernstine to Host ‘Protect Our Kids’ Seminar Feb. 9

Feb. 04, 2026 /

BUTLER COUNTY - Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) will host a Protect Our Kids Seminar on Monday, Feb. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will take place at the Middlesex Township Volunteer Fire Company located at 130 Browns Hill Road in Valencia.

Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators

Feb. 04, 2026 /

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.

Rapp: Long Way to Go Before Final Budget Bill

Feb. 04, 2026 /

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:

Olsommer: Shapiro’s Spending is Not Sustainable

Feb. 04, 2026 /

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:

Watro’s Cursive Bill Heads to Governor

Feb. 04, 2026 /

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).

Warner Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 03, 2026 /

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:

Brown Raises Concerns About Governor’s Budget Proposal, Long-Term Tax Risks

Feb. 03, 2026 /

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.