Pennsylvania Senate leaders have provided an update on the ongoing efforts to finalize the state’s 2025-26 budget. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) released a joint statement addressing the current progress.
“Standing up for families and taxpayers remains our focus as work to finalize the 2025-26 state budget continues to advance. Over the last two weeks we have taken actions on several key components of the budget, to fund certain government functions.
“Pennsylvania is facing a multi-billion-dollar structural deficit that we must address this year to prevent a financial crisis and tax increases in the future. Better aligning revenues with expenditures remains our top priority.
“We will continue to work with all parties to reach a final agreement on a spending plan that respects taxpayers, while allowing Pennsylvania to grow.”
The statement comes as lawmakers deliberate over how to close a significant gap between expected revenue and planned expenditures. Legislative leaders say they are working toward a solution that avoids tax hikes and supports essential government services.
