Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has expressed that he will prioritize raising the minimum wage if Democrats achieve a trifecta in the upcoming midterm elections. In an interview, he stated that he would not focus on progressive legislation but instead on issues like minimum wage, housing, and infrastructure. Currently, the minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour. Democrats are aiming to flip three state Senate seats to gain control while also defending their slim majority in the state House.
Key facts
- Josh Shapiro is the Governor of Pennsylvania.
- The current minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour.
- Democrats need to flip three seats in the state Senate for a majority.
- Shapiro plans to raise the minimum wage within the first 30 days if Democrats win.
- Democrats currently hold a narrow 103-100 majority in the state House.
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