Pennsylvania Senate Democrats push for $15 minimum wage ahead of budget deadline
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Emily Scolnick
Summary
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats are pushing for an increase in the state's minimum wage from $7.25/hour (where it has been since 2009) to $15/hour by 2029. The state House has passed similar legislation three times in the last four years, most recently in March. The current bill has some bipartisan support but faces challenges as the budget deadline approaches.
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bskyPennsylvania Senate Democrats push for $15 minimum wage ahead of budget deadlinepenncapital-star.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSenate Democrats emphasized dignity for workers in their push for an increase in Pennsylvania's minimum wage Wednesday.
The state House has passed legislation to raise the minimum wage three times in the last four years, most recently in March.
This version of the bill would raise the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour — where it has sat since 2009 — gradually over the next three years until it reaches $15 an hour in 2029.
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