Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus

06/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/30/2026 12:27

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on completion of the 2026-27 state budget:

"This week, we have received the necessary clarity on many outstanding issues which were delaying completion of this year's budget. Presently, we believe we are well on our way to effectuating a full budget agreement in the days following July 4th. At the conclusion of session today, the Senate will recess to the call of the President Pro Tempore and will reconvene once final budgetary language is ready to advance."

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Erica Clayton Wright (Sen. Ward)
Kate Flessner (Sen. Pittman)
Jason Thompson (Sen. Martin)

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