Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
02/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/03/2026 12:37
Kutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must be at Forefront as Budget Talks Begin
Feb. 03, 2026
HARRISBURG - State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget address:
"After hearing the governor's proposal to spend $53.26 billion in Fiscal Year 2026-27, I have serious concerns. Chief among them is the plan to transfer $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to balance the budget. Raiding one of our key savings accounts to support unsustainable spending puts the Commonwealth in a precarious financial position for the long term.
"As a member of the House Appropriations Committee for the past three years, I will be directly involved in reviewing agency funding requests over the coming weeks. This is where the hard work begins. We must create a responsible, sustainable budget that reflects the priorities of Pennsylvanians without placing additional burdens on taxpayers.
"As negotiations move forward, I will keep the priorities of the 87th District at the forefront. My commitment remains clear: to make Pennsylvania and Cumberland County better places to live, work, and raise a family. Ensuring financial stability for constituents through a balanced budget will be a key part of that goal."
Questions about the budget, House Appropriations Committee hearings, or any other state-related issue can be directed to Kutz's office at 717-975-2235. The deadline for the 2026-27 budget is Tuesday, June 30.
Representative Thomas Kutz
87th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Katelin Morrison
717.260.6502
[email protected]
RepKutz.com / Facebook.com/RepKutz
"After hearing the governor's proposal to spend $53.26 billion in Fiscal Year 2026-27, I have serious concerns. Chief among them is the plan to transfer $4.58 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to balance the budget. Raiding one of our key savings accounts to support unsustainable spending puts the Commonwealth in a precarious financial position for the long term.
"As a member of the House Appropriations Committee for the past three years, I will be directly involved in reviewing agency funding requests over the coming weeks. This is where the hard work begins. We must create a responsible, sustainable budget that reflects the priorities of Pennsylvanians without placing additional burdens on taxpayers.
"As negotiations move forward, I will keep the priorities of the 87th District at the forefront. My commitment remains clear: to make Pennsylvania and Cumberland County better places to live, work, and raise a family. Ensuring financial stability for constituents through a balanced budget will be a key part of that goal."
Questions about the budget, House Appropriations Committee hearings, or any other state-related issue can be directed to Kutz's office at 717-975-2235. The deadline for the 2026-27 budget is Tuesday, June 30.
Representative Thomas Kutz
87th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Katelin Morrison
717.260.6502
[email protected]
RepKutz.com / Facebook.com/RepKutz
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