Feb. 03, 2026 /
![House Republican Leaders Respond to Shapiro Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Leaders of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Tuesday responded to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposal with the following comments:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Gleim: Shapiro Slowly Bankrupting the State Using Your Tax Dollars]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s state budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Smith: Latest Budget Plan Feels Like Groundhog Day]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Shapiro Budget Proposal Unsustainable, Rader Says]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) attended a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly today to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Affordability Must Be Center of 2026-27 State Budget, Says Kerwin]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his state budget address to outline his $53.26 billion proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 – a 5.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year. Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) released the following statement, stressing the importance of addressing the affordability crisis:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Democrats Conspire to Shield PGC’s Abuse of Women Employees from Oversight, Maloney Says]()
HARRISBURG – During Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address today, he shouted “start listening to victims! Listen to the victims,” Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) said. “Apparently for Shapiro and House Democrats “listening to the victims” are only words, not deeds.”
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Miller Responds to Governor's Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brett Miller (R-Lancaster) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Staats Raises Concerns about Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s state budget address:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Flick Reminds Pennsylvanians Governor’s Budget Proposal is Just the First Step in the Process]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Flick issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Delozier Ready to Work Toward Compromise on State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Today, state Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) issued a statement detailing her reaction to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Jones: Governor Proposes Yet Another Big Spend Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget plan to again outspend what Pennsylvania collects in tax revenue:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Pugh Reacts to Shapiro’s Proposed 2026-27 Budget]()
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 $53.26 billion spending plan, an increase of $2.72 billion from the current fiscal year.
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Reichard: Gov.’s Spending Plan Too High for Residents to Afford]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) said Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion spending plan outspends what revenue the state collects and will lead to a financial crisis for Pennsylvania. Here is his statement on the spending plan:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![York County House Republicans: Shapiro’s Budget Proposal is Unrealistic, Fiscally Foolish]()
HARRISBURG – Citing egregious overspending, York County House Republican lawmakers today issued a joint statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address. The lawmakers include Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Marc Anderson (R-Dillsburg).
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Stender Says Governor’s Budget is Only Balanced by Raiding Rainy Day Fund]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) issued the following statement after Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 budget address to the General Assembly:
Feb. 03, 2026 /
![Kozak: Governor’s Budget Plan Proves He’s Out of Touch]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) issued this statement following the governor’s budget address today:
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: