PA House GOP Approps

Governor Shapiro wants $1.88 billion in NEW TAXES (skill games, marijuana, forced minimum wage hikes) to balance a budget that increases spending by $2.72 BILLION. We should be growing PA's energy sector and our economy instead of growing the tax burden.

Opportunity shouldn't depend on your zip code. PA House Republicans are advancing reforms so every child has a fair shot at success.

Chairman Struzzi provides an update on the #PABudget 🎥🔽

#PABudget update from Chairman Struzzi after today's House Appropriations meeting

House Republicans have been clear on our budget priorities: 📈Grow Pennsylvania's Economy 🔌Unleash PA's Energy Industry 📊Support Efficient Government 📓Support Student Centered Education

Your voice is being SILENCED in Harrisburg. Today, the majority party continued to table stacks of our amendments ... which means no vote and no debate. That means YOUR Representatives can’t speak for YOU.

No Surplus + No Rainy Day Fund = Gov. Shapiro’s State Budget 💰 ⠀ #Trending, #Politics

"We believe that the public has a right to know, certainly more information than they do now." -Rep. Jesse Topper Today, Leader Topper and @RepWilliamsPA are filing a resolution in the House to demand more details about the arson at the Governor's residence.

“You can say you want to bring in all the data centers in that you want. If you don’t have the power to flip switches and have lights come on, it’s not going to matter.” – PA House GOP Leader Jesse Topper Watch the full clip here:

It's important we get back to fiscal responsibility. #PABudget PA State Rep. Martin Causer Watch more below. ⬇⬇

Energy should be a key focus in discussions about driving economic development in PA. Rep. Jamie Barton shares his perspective.

Chairman Struzzi breaks down our key takeaways from the 2025 Budget Hearings.

Here's a quick summary of what we saw during week two of the 2025 budget hearings this week.

Rep. Ryan Warner points out inconsistencies with the governor's budget proposal regarding surpluses.

Chairman Struzzi sets the record straight on state funding for education.

Budget Hearing Alert 🚨🚨🚨 The @PADeptofEd Acting-Secretary: "It’s more complicated than simply adding additional funding."

"The very things that built our Commonwealth, that built our country, he's demonizing." -Rep. Jamie Barton Instead of unleashing PA's energy sector, Governor Shapiro continues to take steps to make utilities more expensive for all Pennsylvanians. #GroundhogDaybudget

Governor's budget proposal: $3.6B in added spending ✅ $1.3B in new revenue ✅ ------------------------------ = Not a balanced a budget ✅

The House Appropriations met on Monday, February 3, 2025, and advanced the following bills unanimously: HBs 190, 201, 291, and 324.

PA remained the top exporter of electricity in 2024 while relative carbon emissions continued its long-term decline. See: ifo.state.pa.us/Resources/Docu…