HARRISBURG – Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Shapiro’s latest Executive Order regarding state government employment:
“We must be thoughtful and deliberative when looking to fill state positions. Hiring the most qualified individuals should always be our focus, which does not require any Executive Order. Cutting waste, fraud and abuse from government is something an overwhelming number of taxpayers have been vocal about supporting across all levels of government.
“The ongoing debate in Washington, D.C. at the federal level looks to provide long-term stability for our nation, while also serving to further underscore the need for Pennsylvania government to rein in spending at the state level. As details are being closely examined, it is clear Gov. Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal increasing spending by $3.6 billion from the current year’s budget is not a realistic path to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar structural deficit.”
MEDIA CONTACT: Kate Flessner kflessner@pasen.gov