Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
07/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2025 07:09
Owlett Votes ‘No’ on $50.6 Billion Budget Proposal
Jul. 15, 2025
HARRISBURG - Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement in response to House passage of a $50.6 billion state budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
"With a steep price tag and many more questions than answers about how they would pay for it, I simply could not support the budget proposal put forth by House Democrats today. We are two weeks past the June 30 deadline, and we absolutely owe it to the people of Pennsylvania to get this job done…but we have to do it RIGHT and this budget simply isn't it.
"It's interesting to note that, apparently, even House Democrats think their governor wants to spend too much. In fact, their plan spends about $1 billion less than the governor called for back in February, but it's still far more than what the state is anticipated to generate in revenue this year. We simply can't spend what we don't have. And if we do, Pennsylvanians will soon end up with higher tax bills they can't afford.
"We need to come together and create a plan that will set Pennsylvania up for success, a plan that will grow our economy, boost the energy industry, and empower families and students to pursue the type of education that best meets their needs."
Representative Clint Owlett
68th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Patricia Hippler
717.772.9846
phippler@pahousegop.com
www.RepOwlett.com / www.Facebook.com/RepOwlett
"With a steep price tag and many more questions than answers about how they would pay for it, I simply could not support the budget proposal put forth by House Democrats today. We are two weeks past the June 30 deadline, and we absolutely owe it to the people of Pennsylvania to get this job done…but we have to do it RIGHT and this budget simply isn't it.
"It's interesting to note that, apparently, even House Democrats think their governor wants to spend too much. In fact, their plan spends about $1 billion less than the governor called for back in February, but it's still far more than what the state is anticipated to generate in revenue this year. We simply can't spend what we don't have. And if we do, Pennsylvanians will soon end up with higher tax bills they can't afford.
"We need to come together and create a plan that will set Pennsylvania up for success, a plan that will grow our economy, boost the energy industry, and empower families and students to pursue the type of education that best meets their needs."
Representative Clint Owlett
68th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Patricia Hippler
717.772.9846
phippler@pahousegop.com
www.RepOwlett.com / www.Facebook.com/RepOwlett
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