Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Causer Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion state budget proposal outlined Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Owlett, Pickett Comment on Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) offered the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion state budget proposal delivered Tuesday during a joint session of the General Assembly. The plan represents a $2.72 billion, or 5.4%, increase over the current year’s spending.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Governor’s Budget Proposal Foolhardy in Spending, Diamond Says]()
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2026-27 spending proposal to a joint session of the Legislature today, his $53.26 billion total for planned spending did not sit well with many members, including Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Grimm Krupa: Shapiro’s Budget Betrays the Keystone Promise]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Marcell Statement on Governor’s 2026–27 Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 state budget:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Mako Reacts to Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Governor Demonstrates Delusion Related to State Spending, Barger Says]()
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro today proposed another $2.7 billion in state spending, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) questioned whether the state’s top executive needs coursework in math.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Shaffer Urges On-Time Budget and Government Reform in Response to Governor’s Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Cook: Shapiro Is at It Again, Overspending and Ignoring Fiscal Responsibility]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Cutler Responds to Proposed Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal presented to the General Assembly today with the following statement:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![An Ortitay Note: Pennsylvanians Deserve to Hear About this Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![State Budget Spends Too Much, Future Tax Increase Incoming, Roae Says]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the $53.26 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Grow the Economy Instead of Taxes, O’Neal Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposal:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Kutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must be at Forefront as Budget Talks Begin]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address:
Feb. 02, 2026 /
![Topper, Marcell, White and Hogan Condemn Antisemitic Protest]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), Caucus Chair Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) fully condemn an antisemitic rally that was organized by Philly Palestine Coalition and held in Rittenhouse Square over the weekend. They issued the following statement:
Feb. 02, 2026 /
![Pugh Legislation Targets Disproportionate ‘Rain Tax’]()
HARRISBURG – To address the unfair fee structure impacting homeowners, small businesses and nonprofit organizations from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) plans to introduce legislation that will preserve environmental outcomes and ensure costs are distributed fairly and responsibly across the Commonwealth.
Feb. 02, 2026 /
![Reichard Named to House Appropriations Committee]()
WAYNESBORO – Just in time for the kick-off of the 2026-27 state budget season, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) was named to the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for creating yearly budgets, by House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).
Jan. 30, 2026 /
![Shapiro Needs to Answer Abuse of Women in His Administration, Maloney Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today called on Gov. Josh Shapiro to investigate the repeated reports of abuse of women at work in his administration.
Jan. 30, 2026 /
![Policy Committee Spotlights Indiana County as Blueprint for Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care]()
INDIANA—The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R–Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a hearing last Thursday at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) focused on Overcoming Challenges in Rural Health Care, bringing together leaders in health care, higher education, and workforce development to examine solutions to Pennsylvania’s growing rural provider shortage.
Jan. 30, 2026 /
![Heffley Fights to Protect Pennsylvanians’ Right to Grill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is opposed to House Bill 660, legislation that would impose aggressive energy efficiency standards on household appliances, including outdoor grills. He warns the bill could lead to higher costs for families and businesses, limit consumer choice, and even open the door for municipalities to restrict outdoor grilling.