At the moment, Pennsylvania’s wage floor is $7.25 an hour — the same as the federal minimum. The legislature last increased the state’s minimum wage in 2006.
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Disputes over education spending, cash reserves emerge as Pa. budget deadline approaches
The Democratic-controlled state House passed a budget plan last week that includes a major boost to education spending. It faced immediate opposition from Republicans who control the state Senate.
A train safety bill inspired by the East Palestine derailment faces tough odds in the Pa. legislature
Rail safety legislation in Pennsylvania faces quiet resistance from the industry and its allies, who have questioned the legality of the proposed measure.
Pa. officials spent $12.6M on private lawyers to fight challenge to state’s education funding
The legal battle, two state officials privately acknowledged, carries one of the highest price tags for outside lawyers in decades.
Pa. budget 2023: Your guide to what’s on the table, what comes next, and how to follow along
The Pennsylvania legislature has a June 30 deadline to complete a multibillion-dollar budget. Here’s what you need to know.
Secret meetings by board overseeing Pa.’s $1 billion in opioid settlements draw criticism
The Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust board does not let the public speak at meetings and says it’s not subject to the state’s Right-to-Know Law.
After a DuBois official was arrested on corruption charges, nearly $100K in cash arrived at city hall
The mysterious money was apparently stored at a local nonprofit then delivered weeks after former DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio was arrested on corruption charges.
Shapiro won’t share daily calendar, a departure from previous Pa. governor’s transparency
The Democratic governor’s decision to withhold details about who he meets behind the scenes is legally sound, though experts said he could choose to reveal more.
How Harrisburg Works: New caucuses, special election season, and the death of a bill
As Pennsylvania approaches the June 30 budget deadline, top lawmakers are busy negotiating and Capitol lips are tightly sealed about what is being discussed.
Democrats push to restore board’s power to regulate abandoned oil and gas wells
The state House panel passed a bill Tuesday that would restore the Environmental Quality Board’s ability to raise bond prices on conventional well drillers.
Proposed bill would help get billions in unclaimed property back to its owners
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has proposed legislation that would allow Pa. to automatically return some unclaimed money to people with no action required on their part.
How Local Government Works: Are government officials’ personal social media posts public records?
A recent decision by the Pa. Commonwealth Court established a new three-factor test to judge when social posts on public officials’ personal accounts are public records.
Pa. opioid settlement money: What you need to know
In Pennsylvania, there’s currently no single resource for people to see how counties and local governments plan to spend the money. But understanding the process can help you influence it.
Proposed Pa. budget nearly quadruples funding for local government cooperation
A 266% funding increase for Pennsylvania’s Municipal Assistance Program could help local governments spend tax dollars more efficiently while providing public services collectively.
Pa. election results: Carluccio, McCaffery win Supreme Court primary, will advance to November general
The candidates who eventually win seats on the state’s three appellate courts will have a major impact on politics and policy in Pennsylvania.