
Pennsylvania leaders renew push for increase in state's minimum wage
State Republicans said many employers have raised their wages.
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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.
Target announced Monday that it is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions to up to $24.
The battle to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage, stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009, is heating up again.
Hobby Lobby has announced it is increasing its minimum wage for full-time employees to $18.50 per hour.
BNY Mellon is raising its minimum pay from $16.50 an hour to $18 an hour.
Costco this week raised its starting wage for hourly store workers in the United States for the second time this year as businesses hike pay to draw and retain workers amid a labor shortage.
In a stalemate with lawmakers over raising the minimum wage or requiring companies to have paid sick leave, Gov. Tom Wolf says he will impose those requirements on companies getting loans, grants or tax breaks from the state.
PNC Bank is the latest large U.S. financial services company to increase wages in a bid to keep and attract employees, raising its minimum wage to $18 an hour while also giving higher-paid workers a bump in pay.
Gov. Tom Wolf and state lawmakers renewed their push to hike the minimum wage.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry says raising the minimum wage would immediately benefit rural areas.
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour for non-tipped employees.
A state official says it's time to immediately raise the state's minimum wage.
Gov. Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise the minimum wage.
The lack of workers for businesses is a growing issue across our region.
State Senator Jay Costa from Allegheny County joined other state officials to discuss what they called the "labor shortage myth."
It's becoming increasingly more difficult to find hospitality workers to fill the open jobs.
Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor announced that it is raising its minimum wage to $15 this week.
A state senator from Erie says the minimum wage should be increased to $10 dollars an hour.
This proposal from Governor Tom Wolf would increase the minimum wage to $12 at first.
Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy.
Gov. Tom Wolf laid out a path Tuesday to raise minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15 an hour.
Facing a deep, pandemic-inflicted budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for a multibillion-dollar investment into workforce development and employment assistance to help Pennsylvania recover, his office said Thursday as the governor outlined his 2021 agenda priorities.
Hobby Lobby announced it will be raising its minimum hourly wage for full-time employees to $17.
Governor Tom Wolf called on state legislators to raise the minimum wage today.
The Buccos responded in a dominant fashion after losing games one and two.
A deck fire resulted in multiple fire agencies being called to the 300 block of Marylea Avenue early Sunday morning.
The victim was transported to the hospital conscious and alert.
Several bridge inspections will cause some changing traffic patterns.
Tests found no bacteriological contaminants.
The live music will take place each Sunday this month.
August 7 is National Purple Heart Day, a day to remember those who served.
Friday's storms left several displaced in Westmoreland County.
You can once again visit the Pittsburgh Zoo!
The Buccos responded in a dominant fashion after losing games one and two.
A deck fire resulted in multiple fire agencies being called to the 300 block of Marylea Avenue early Sunday morning.
The victim was transported to the hospital conscious and alert.
Several bridge inspections will cause some changing traffic patterns.
Tests found no bacteriological contaminants.
His attorney has said Mastriano will not testify unless he can record the session.
Pennsylvania has a new political party and it's running candidates for both governor and U.S. senator.
Pennsylvania has a new political party, and it’s running candidates for both governor and U.S. senator this November; KDKA's Jon Delano reports.
Pennsylvania has a new political party, and it’s running candidates for both governor and U.S. senator this November; KDKA's Jon Delano reports.
John Fetterman is returning to the campaign trail for the first time since suffering a stroke.
We've all seen the used by date on food in our fridge, but is it something to strictly follow?
Conagra is recalling more than 100,000 pounds of P.F. Chang's Home Menu beef and broccoli.
Conagra is recalling more than 100,000 pounds of P.F. Chang's Home Menu beef and broccoli
Gov. Tom Wolf reintroduced a program he says is aimed at supporting families in Pennsylvania through the inflation crisis.
More than 50 protein and nutritional drink products are being pulled from store shelves for what is described as microbial contamination.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
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Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
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Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Several changes are being discussed, including distancing, isolation, and others.
U.S. District Judge Chuck Chambers in Huntington made the ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by Lambda Legal.
A Pennsylvania boy is recovering after a rare tick-borne disease left him with a severe life-threatening infection.
The Buccos responded in a dominant fashion after losing games one and two.
The Orioles have taken games one and two of the three-game set.
The "Women's Impact on Football" exhibit debuted ahead of this week's enshrinement festivities.
It was a pitchers' duel at Camden Yards.
Pitt Athletics announced the Pitt-WVU game is officially sold out.
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
The iconic Heinz Ketchup bottles may no longer be on the end zone scoreboard, but they are not leaving Acrisure Stadium.
The store may turn into a one-stop shop for residents of the area.
Two Pittsburgh police officers were injured while trying to make an arrest on the South Side.
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Sting is coming to Heinz Hall to perform his greatest hits reimagined with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Beloved actor and director Tony Dow died at 77 after a battle with cancer. He was best known for playing Wally Cleaver in the iconic series "Leave It to Beaver."
The first of four concerts in Pittsburgh begin tonight.
Veterans groups will take part in a brand new Purple Heart Monument dedication in South Park on Sunday.
This week, Jon Delano welcomes Matt Galluzzo, President & CEO of Riverlife.
Four teenagers are in stable condition after being shot on Saturday night at Allegheny County Housing Authority's Orchard Park Community.
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On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.