Harrisburg, Pa. − February 3, 2026 − Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, Democratic Caucus Chair) attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget address today and would like to share the following comments:
“I was glad to see the Governor spotlight so many issues that matter deeply to the people I represent — and that move us closer to a Healthy Pennsylvania, where families can afford their lives, schools give every child a fair shot, and communities are safe, stable, and full of opportunity.
“This budget is laser focused on putting more money into working families’ pockets, continuing to invest in public education, growing good-paying jobs, strengthening public safety, and expanding access to affordable healthcare – all without raising taxes.
“Pennsylvanians deserve a government that stays open and keeps working for taxpayers. I join the Governor in calling on my Senate Republican colleagues to start the negotiations now. Let’s get to work to keep building a healthy Pennsylvania together.”
Senator Collett shared her full response to the Governor’s budget address in a social media video, which you can watch here.
Follow the 2026-27 state budget process at SenatorCollett.com/Budget.
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