Nov. 12, 2025
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year:
“As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and allocated to areas of genuine need.
“This budget was 135 days late and still doesn’t go far enough to rein in government spending, which concerns me. However, it represents a reasonable compromise given the challenges of the current budget process in Harrisburg. Additionally, it includes several important ‘wins’ that will benefit the people and communities I represent, while helping restore state government to its full and proper function.
“This budget gets Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which is a huge victory for households in helping to control skyrocketing energy prices. It will also serve as a catalyst for job creation across the state. The plan also includes reforms that increase government transparency and streamline processes, such as permitting, which will encourage business growth.
“The budget contains safeguards on benefit integrity, assuring those receiving benefits from the state are eligible, and that state government is accountable for how tax dollars are allocated.
“There is still work to do, but this is a step in the right direction.”
Representative Marci Mustello
11th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives