Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
02/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 19:59
Warner Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
Feb. 03, 2026
HARRISBURG - Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the state budget address Tuesday in which Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined a $53.26 billion spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year:
"The governor is again failing to honor the most basic rule of budgeting: You can't spend more than you bring in. Yet, for the FOURTH year in a row, that is exactly what he is suggesting we do. Under the governor's plan, this year's funding shortfall is nearly $6.5 billion, and he's taking more than half or our state's Rainy Day Fund - $4.58 billion - to make his budget balance. He'll also need to tax skill games and legalize recreational marijuana to cover his proposed spending.
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: This approach to budgeting is both irresponsible and unsustainable.
"The good news is, this is just the governor's proposal, and it marks the start of a lengthy and detailed budget process. In the weeks and months ahead, we will examine the details of the plan and I, for one, will be advocating for a budget that spends within our means and advances policies that support economic growth in our Commonwealth."
Later this month, Appropriations committees in both the House and Senate will conduct a series of hearings with state agencies to dig into the details of the governor's plan. Members will use that information to craft a final spending plan, which is due by June 30. More information is available at PABudget.com.
Representative Ryan Warner
52nd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
"The governor is again failing to honor the most basic rule of budgeting: You can't spend more than you bring in. Yet, for the FOURTH year in a row, that is exactly what he is suggesting we do. Under the governor's plan, this year's funding shortfall is nearly $6.5 billion, and he's taking more than half or our state's Rainy Day Fund - $4.58 billion - to make his budget balance. He'll also need to tax skill games and legalize recreational marijuana to cover his proposed spending.
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: This approach to budgeting is both irresponsible and unsustainable.
"The good news is, this is just the governor's proposal, and it marks the start of a lengthy and detailed budget process. In the weeks and months ahead, we will examine the details of the plan and I, for one, will be advocating for a budget that spends within our means and advances policies that support economic growth in our Commonwealth."
Later this month, Appropriations committees in both the House and Senate will conduct a series of hearings with state agencies to dig into the details of the governor's plan. Members will use that information to craft a final spending plan, which is due by June 30. More information is available at PABudget.com.
Representative Ryan Warner
52nd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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