Scott E. Hutchinson
02/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 17:15
Hutchinson Responds to Shapiro’s Budget, Calls for Fiscal Responsibility
HARRISBURG - Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) issued the following statement responding to Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 state budget:
"At first glance, this budget spends way too much. We spent too much last year, and the governor is doubling down this year. I don't know how Pennsylvanian taxpayers can afford it. There are gimmicks in this proposal that overestimate projected revenues while underestimating spending.
"There's also a hidden tax increase on businesses by introducing combined reporting, which requires multi-state corporations to report profits not earned in Pennsylvania. The governor's proposal is counting on making billions of dollars of additional tax revenue from businesses through this change.
"We have a lot of work to do, and I'm glad we're starting early. We must think of the Pennsylvania taxpayer first and foremost through every decision we make."
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