Argall Finds Common Ground but Urges Cost Controls in Shapiro Budget

HARRISBURG - Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) issued a statement today in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed $53.3 billion state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, calling for greater fiscal responsibility in state spending.

"Pennsylvania families are still grappling with everyday costs," Argall said. "Now is not the time to drain our emergency reserves or expand government spending to unsustainable levels."

Argall emphasized his efforts to restrain spending: "We've successfully fought to eliminate harmful taxes like the $1.5 billion RGGI electricity tax. These victories help protect working families across Pennsylvania."

Argall agreed with the governor that housing is a critical issue: "I am committed to expanding public-private partnerships to deliver more housing in our region, and we need policies that promote homeownership and remove unnecessary regulatory barriers."

"As a member of our state Senate's majority leadership team, I will continue to advocate for honest budgeting, restrained spending and policies that help more Pennsylvanians achieve the American Dream throughout this large district in Carbon, Luzerne and Schuylkill counties," Argall said.

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