Why Pennsylvania minimum wage might be going up; what to know

The Pennsylvania House passed a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour over a gradual, three-year increase. Here’s what it means for workers and employers. The Democratic-led state House of Representatives passed the bill, H.B. 2189...

Pa. Senate Dems Launch Wallet-Rescue Blitz Ahead of 2026 Showdown

State Senate Democrats rolled out an Affordability Action Plan in Harrisburg on Tuesday, pitching a slate of proposals they say will cut costs for families and lock in a pocketbook message well before the 2026 elections. The package blends targeted relief, such as...

Pa. Senate Dems push affordability plan

Pennsylvania Democrats want to make affordability a central issue of their campaign this fall. Why it matters: State Democrats are hoping to capitalize on President Trump’s poor polling figures on the economy to flip the state Senate for the first time in 33...