Christine Tartaglione
Coverage of Christine Tartaglione in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers, workers plan to keep pushing for Pennsylvania to raise the minimum wage
Pennsylvania lawmakers and workers continue advocating for a minimum wage increase, which has remained at $7.25 since 2009. State Sen. Christine Tartaglione highlighted 20 years of inaction, while caregivers like Lynn Weidner face financial struggles despite recent partial funding boosts. Over 43,000 workers earn $7.25 or less, and 510,000 make below the state's average living wage of $22.
- ‘I hope you can live with your consciences’: Pa. minimum wage proposal blocked by Senate GOP
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour with annual cost-of-living increases. The House had passed the bill, but Senate rules prevented debate on its contents during a procedural vote, leading to a party-line split. Neighboring states have higher minimum wages than Pennsylvania’s current $7.25.