Coleman Responds to Shapiro’s Budget Address: A Campaign Speech, Not a Serious Plan

HARRISBURG - Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) responds to Gov. Josh Shapiro's $53.3 billion budget proposal that includes $2.7 billion in new spending (5.4% increase), raiding the Rainy Day Fund and relying on nearly $2 billion in revenues generated from proposed initiatives that would hurt Pennsylvania businesses and residents:

"This is not a serious plan to govern. It is a campaign speech dressed up as a budget. Once the Rainy Day Fund is gone next year, taxpayers will be left with two bad options: higher taxes or painful cuts to essential services.

"Draining our savings to pay for everyday expenses is not responsible. It is reckless. No family would call it responsible to spend more than they earn and wipe out their emergency fund just to make ends meet.

"Pennsylvanians deserve a government that budgets like they do: living within its means, planning for the future and protecting what matters most. I will fight for a responsible plan that safeguards our financial stability instead of gambling it away."

For more information, visit SenatorColeman.com/budget

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