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Pennsylvania House advances minimum-wage increase after failed tipped-wage amendments
Summary
Lawmakers approved a bill to raise the minimum wage after rejecting amendments aimed at preserving a separate tipped minimum and a 90-day training-wage exemption. Debate divided members along business and labor lines before the measure passed the House.
The Pennsylvania House voted to advance legislation to raise the state minimum wage after rejecting a series of amendments aimed at preserving exceptions for tipped workers and training wages. Representative Gleim urged support for a narrowly tailored amendment to preserve a 90-day training-wage period for workers under 20, arguing it aligns with…
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