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.
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009, less than every one of our neighboring states. Our failure to act on this issue is making us less competitive and leaving our workers behind.
The House has now passed this increase three times. The path forward is clear. It’s time for Senate Republican leadership to bring this bill up for a vote and do right by Pennsylvania workers and families.
Hard work should be rewarded with a fair wage, and Pennsylvania cannot afford to keep falling behind.”
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