HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.3 billion dollar budget proposal, which increases spending by 5.4% and would risk potential future tax increases on Pennsylvania taxpayers, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) released the following statement:
“After listening to the governor again tout a fiscally irresponsible budget that prioritizes taking more money out of the pockets of taxpayers, I stand with my Senate Republican colleagues as we focus on a more responsible and spending-conscious approach to this year’s budget that prioritizes Pennsylvanians.
“His bold proposals sound good on paper but the funds aren’t there to support these requests. We shouldn’t have to raid things like our Rainy Day Fund – one-time dollars – to support recurring budget costs.
“We will continue, as we have the last three years, to work on limiting spending increases and enact pro-growth, pro-Pennsylvania policies that allow our commonwealth and its residents to have a prosperous future.”
CONTACT: Heather Burke