Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
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GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
The average cost of a fast-food meal in the U.S. is now $11.56 in major cities across the U.S., according to LendingTree.
Pennsylvania's $7.25 minimum wage lags behind its neighbors, and many called for the Commonwealth to finally increase it.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.
Bank of America is hiking its base pay starting next month and plans to further lift the company's minimum wage in 2025.
Pennsylvania is still stuck at a minimum wage that hasn't gone up since 2009.
The court sided with current County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, saying that based on the county's home rule charter, the executive branch holds the authority to set all workers' wages.
The coffee chain said it is increasing eligible employees' pay, with longer-tenured workers in line for bigger raises.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is taking county council to court over the vote to raise the minimum wage for county employees.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives approved a measure that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2026 in a close vote Tuesday. KDKA-TV's money editor, Jon Delano, reports.
Allegheny County Council voted to override a veto of a bill to increase the minimum wage for county workers.
Allegheny County Council voted Tuesday to override a veto of a bill to increase the minimum wage for county workers. KDKA-TV's money editor, Jon Delano, reports.
The bill likely faces opposition from County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
Calling your retail clerk an "assistant store manager" has a surprisingly big payoff, new research finds.
The proposal would increase the minimum wage to $15/hour and an adjustment for inflation.
Every year, working people across the country are victims of wage theft to the tune of billions of dollars.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
The minimum wage is going up in most neighboring states in January, and in some states, that increase is tied to inflation. But as KDKA money editor Jon Delano reports, Pennsylvania stands alone among its neighbors in not providing any relief for low-wage workers.
The minimum wage is going up in most neighboring states in January, and in some states, that increase is tied to inflation. But as KDKA money editor Jon Delano reports, Pennsylvania stands alone among its neighbors in not providing any relief for low-wage workers.
State Republicans said many employers have raised their wages.
KDKA's Chris Hoffman is talking to local business owners about what raising the minimum wage would mean for them.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider opening the firearms deer season a week earlier.
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Talk Pittsburgh’s Dr. Natalie Gentile stops by PTL to let us know, once and for all, if going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
Treat yourself to some relaxing self-care from the very top of your head! That's exactly what Daisy Jade is doing! Izzazu now has three locations: Downtown, Warrendale, and South Hills!
Tim Neff and Shea Sweeny are highlighting a special event at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum that will pull at your heartstrings, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel knows that the weather is about to take a turn for the colder, and he's embraced that by learning how to carve some ice with Ice Creations of Pittsburgh!
It’s Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Heather and David are learning how to get creative with Workshop PGH!
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Scott Township is among multiple towns and municipalities where a lack of rock salt is causing some difficult decisions. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Early last year, kids were having a ball at the playground at the Little Village Learning Center, but after a landslide caused it to close, the owner hasn't been able to get through to the city to acquire the proper permits to fix it. John Shumway reached out to the city, and this is what happened.
Kruz Bailey-Baker died at UPMC Children's Hospital several days after he and another child were playing with a gun when it accidentally discharged at a home along Kirkbride Street.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.