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FY 2026-27 State Budget Passes, Topper Says

July 12, 2026

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said Sunday that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 state budget and related legislation passed the Pennsylvania General Assembly and now heads to Gov. Josh Shapiro for his expected signature.

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2026-27 Budget Reflects Dauphin County’s Priorities, Says Kerwin

July 12, 2026

HARRISBURG – Today, the House passed a $50.8 Billion spending plan for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year. This budget is a nearly $2.5 Billion decrease from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s original request during his budget address in February. Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin), who voted for the bipartisan plan, released the following statement:

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Causer Votes ‘Yes’ to 2026-27 State Budget

July 12, 2026

HARRISBURG– In a rare Sunday legislative session, the General Assembly approved and sent to the governor’s desk a $50.8 billion state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) cast a vote in favor of the plan and its investments in core government services but also cautioned more work needs to be done to solidify the Commonwealth’s financial future.

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