02/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 15:18
Feb. 03, 2026 /
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: