Feb. 03, 2026
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brett Miller (R-Lancaster) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
"The governor laid out many ideas, and several are good ones. His strong focus on education - especially expanding the trades and career and technical education centers, funding special education, and his emphasis on outcomes and skill attainment for Pennsylvania’s students - are important and among the items I can support. I also appreciate his stated priorities of addressing the issue of energy affordability, strengthening law enforcement, and protecting our seniors and our children from exploitation.
"That said, there are serious financial considerations that cannot be ignored. The proposal exceeds projected revenues by roughly $6.4 billion. Big ideas still require responsible funding, and right now the plan relies on revenue sources that raise significant questions, including the legalization of marijuana and skilled games. There is also concern about tapping the Rainy Day Fund for ongoing expenses. That fund exists for emergencies, and using it this way risks leaving the state vulnerable down the road.
"As we move forward, the budget must be examined line by line. That's how families budget. That's how businesses budget. And that's how the General Assembly should budget: carefully, transparently, and responsibly."
Representative Brett Miller
41st Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives