Governor’s Spending Plan Not Aligned with PA’s Needs, Barger Says

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – The 7.5% year-over-year state spending increase proposed today by Gov. Josh Shapiro not only fails to consider how Pennsylvanians are hurting within their household budgets, but also does not even pass the test of common sense, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).

Day Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Day issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:

Pugh Reacts to Shapiro’s Proposed 2025-26 Budget

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) offers the following reaction to today’s budget address from Gov. Josh Shapiro, in which he is proposing a $51.47 billion spending plan, an increase of 7.5% from the current fiscal year.

Olsommer: Shapiro’s Spending is Not Sustainable

Feb. 04, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $51.47 billion proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement: