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.

Shapiro Budget Proposal Unsustainable, Rader Says

Feb. 03, 2026 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) attended a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly today to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Affordability Must Be Center of 2026-27 State Budget, Says Kerwin

Feb. 03, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Today, 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. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) released the following statement, stressing the importance of addressing the affordability crisis: