Jay Costa
03/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/24/2026 15:03
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Celebrates Passage of House Minimum Wage Bill, Calls for Swift Movement in Senate
HARRISBURG, PA - March 24, 2026 - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa offers the following statement on the final passage of HB 2189:
"The PA House of Representatives today passed a minimum wage bill that, in one swift motion, champions working families, economic development, and affordability by sending HB 2189 to the Senate. Raising PA's minimum wage to $15/hour is a top priority for Senate Democrats as we fight for an economy that works for every Pennsylvanian, and we are grateful to have allies in Governor Shapiro and House Democrats in this critical mission. We call on our Senate Republican colleagues to bring up this bill for a vote in the Senate as soon as possible. Senate Democrats are ready to vote this bill up right now, so only one question remains: Where do Senate Republicans stand on supporting Pennsylvania's hard-working families?"
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