Wake Up to the Issues: PA State Budget

Description

Pennsylvania’s state budget has far reaching implications for employers, communities, and the overall business climate. Decisions made in Harrisburg influence everything from workforce development and infrastructure investments to taxes, healthcare costs, education funding, and economic competitiveness.

Join us for this Wake Up to the Issues event focused on the 2026–27 Pennsylvania State Budget and what it means for Lancaster County’s business community. As lawmakers work through budget negotiations and competing priorities, this conversation will provide timely insights into the policies and funding decisions shaping Pennsylvania’s future.

Hear directly from Senator Scott Martin, Senator James Malone, Representative Bryan Cutler, Representative Tom Jones, and Representative Nikki Rivera as they share perspectives on the budget process, legislative priorities, and key issues being debated in Harrisburg.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• Major budget priorities and proposals under consideration
• Potential impacts on employers, workforce development, healthcare costs, infrastructure, and economic growth
• The fiscal and policy challenges facing Pennsylvania
• What Lancaster County businesses should be paying attention to as budget negotiations continue
• Opportunities for the business community to stay informed and engaged on public policy issues

Come prepared with questions and join the conversation on the policies shaping Pennsylvania’s economy and the future of doing business in our region.

This session will feature insights from:

Senator Scott Martin

Senator James Malone

Representative Bryan Cutler

Representative Tom Jones

Representative Nikki Rivera

who will share perspectives on the budget process, key priorities, and the issues being discussed in Harrisburg.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of how state budget decisions may impact employers, residents, and communities across the region, along with what the business community should be watching as the process moves forward.

What is Wake Up to the Issues? Wake Up to the Issues is a timely advocacy-focused event that brings business and community leaders together to stay informed on the public policy issues shaping our region. Designed to connect attendees with insights on legislation, regulations, and emerging policy trends, this event creates space for meaningful dialogue, informed perspectives, and a clearer understanding of how advocacy impacts business and the broader community.