Sen. Fontana Statement on Minimum Wage Bill Passing the PA House
Pittsburgh, March 25, 2026 – Today, state Senator Wayne Fontana issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voting to increase the commonwealth’s $7.25/hr minimum wage: “I am pleased to see the PA House, once again, pass legislation to...State Senator Steve Santarsiero Statement on the Pa House Passage of a $15 Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA – March 25, 2026 − The following is attributable to Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10): “The Pennsylvania House has done its job and passed legislation to raise the minimum wage. Now is the time for the Senate Republicans to finally follow suit....Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Celebrates Passage of House Minimum Wage Bill, Calls for Swift Movement in Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – March 24, 2026 – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following statement on the final passage of HB 2189: “The PA House of Representatives today passed a minimum wage bill that, in one swift motion, champions working families,...Post Session Report :: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
SB 614 PN 1530 (Brooks): Amends the Fiscal Code providing for the FQHC Primary Care Workforce Initiative. The bill was approved, 26-23. SB 804 PN 1282 (Boscola): Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) banning the use of certain chemicals in the construction of...Lawmakers, Advocates Push Bipartisan Legislation to Close Loopholes in Pet Cremation Industry
Harrisburg, PA – March 23, 2026 − State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), co-chair of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus, joined fellow lawmakers, animal welfare advocates, veterinary professionals, and pet owners for a press conference in the Main Capitol Rotunda to call for reform in the pet cremation industry following the Pennsylvania House’s unanimous passage of House Bill 1750.