Senate and House Democrats Call on Senate Republicans to take up House Bill 2189 and Raise Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
HARRISBURG, PA − June 10, 2026 − Today, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus rallied in support of a bill to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage from $7.25/hour, where it has stayed since 2009. “Senate Republicans have no excuse for continuing to deny...Raising Pennsylvania’s $7.25 Minimum Wage Is About Economic Justice and Improving Economic Competitiveness
Op-ed by Senator Steve Santarsiero
For the third time in four years, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation to raise the minimum wage. For the third time, this bill now sits in the Senate awaiting action.