PA House Republican Leaders: Shapiro’s Proposed Budget a Starting Point

Mar. 07, 2023 /

PA House Republican Leaders: Shapiro’s Proposed Budget a Starting Point

HARRISBURG – Following the delivery of the FY 2023-24 state budget address by Gov. Josh Shapiro, which has a total spend of $45.8 billion, encompassing a 6% increase in year-over-year spending and unsustainable deficit growth that will spend down the Rainy Day Fund and the current surplus, House Republican leaders called the budget a starting point that will need to be further negotiated:

Cabell has Concerns with Shapiro Budget Plan

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Cabell has been appointed to serve on the House Appropriations Committee, which will conduct budget hearings in the coming weeks.

Mackenzie Highlights Good and Bad Elements of Shapiro Budget Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) today attended a joint session of the General Assembly during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Mackenzie issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $45.8 billion spending plan:

Kaufer Shares Thoughts about Shapiro Budget Plan

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) today attended a joint session of the General Assembly during which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his state budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Kaufer issued the following statement in response to the governor’s $45.8 billion spending plan:

Scialabba Comments on Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) shared her thoughts on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal and accompanying address for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The governor’s proposed budget spends nearly $45.8 billion, an increase of 6% ($2.5 billion) over the current year’s enacted budget.

Twardzik Voices Concerns About Governor’s Budget Plan

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) attended a joint session of the General Assembly today to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro outline his budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year. He issued the following statement in response:

Mercuri Comments on Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) shared his own thoughts and issued the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This year’s budget proposal of $45.8 billion is a 6% increase over the previous budget.

Owlett, Pickett Comment on Governor’s Budget Address

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) offered the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first state budget address to the General Assembly. The governor is proposing a $45.8 billion spending plan that represents a $2.5 billion, or 5.9%, increase over the current year’s spending.