PA HOUSE PASSES MEASURE TO SETUP STATEWIDE INCREASE IN MINIMUM WAGE

The Pennsylvania House is passing a measure that would set up a statewide increase in minimum wage.  House Bill 2189 passed with bipartisan support in a 104-to-95 vote yesterday.  The legislation would have the statewide minimum wage raised in increments from $7.25 to $15 by 2029, with annual cost-of-living adjustments to come each year after.  The measure will now go up for consideration in the state Senate.