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Tiered Minimum Wage Hike Proposal Passes Pennsylvania House

On June 11, 2025, Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, led by Democrats, approved legislation that would increase the minimum wage through a tiered system applied by county.
This bill responds to long-standing wage stagnation and calls by Governor Josh Shapiro, with New Democratic sponsor Jason Dawkins aiming to address counties' differing needs without repealing local wage preemption laws.
The legislation sets Philadelphia's minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2026, raises the 16 most populous counties to $12, smaller counties to $10 starting in 2026, and includes scheduled increases up to $15 or $12 by 2028 plus cost-of-living adjustments from 2029.
The bill was approved by a very close vote of 102 to 101, strictly divided by party affiliation—Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed—while critics warn of potential negative effects on nonprofits and small businesses, and support in the Senate remains unclear.
The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate where key details remain unresolved, including the wage floor and cost-of-living adjustments, suggesting a challenging path forward despite calls for dialogue and compromise.

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