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.
West Virginia and North Carolina will face off at 7 p.m. tonight in Omaha, Nebraska.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pirates a 3-2 win.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
A duck was found with an arrow lodged in its body at Filbert Pond in Fayette County.
The crash happened around 5:15 a.m. along Rt. 66 in Washington Township.
West Virginia and North Carolina will face off at 7 p.m. tonight in Omaha, Nebraska.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pirates a 3-2 win.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
A duck was found with an arrow lodged in its body at Filbert Pond in Fayette County.
The crash happened around 5:15 a.m. along Rt. 66 in Washington Township.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Frank Nicotero got his start telling jokes right here in Pittsburgh before he went onto Hollywood to become a familiar face of TV, but now, he's back in his hometown!
Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape.We're taking a trip to Ohio with Mike Case of the Grand Resort is our tour guide!
Some of the most memorable getaways are the ones hiding in plain sight - places close enough for a spontaneous weekend, but packed with enough fun to feel like a true escape. Trumbull County, located just north of Youngstown, is one of those places!
Get ready to practice your bend and snap! Elle Woods and her dog Bruiser are about to steal the show at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and our Daisy Jade is checking out the show before the curtain comes up! Legally Blonde The Musical is presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, the Subscription Series Sponsor for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
For generations, a Smiley Cookie at Eat 'n Park has been a birthday surprise, a reward, and most importantly, a tradtion. Chef John and Smiley join us in the PTL Kitchen to put our own spin on the classic cookie.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
West Virginia and North Carolina will face off at 7 p.m. tonight in Omaha, Nebraska.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Spencer Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and give the Pirates a 3-2 win.
Indiana won the 4A baseball state title while Shaler, Union, Laurel, and Hempfield all won softball state titles.
It was a packed house at F.N.B. Stadium to watch Team USA's opening match of the World Cup against Paraguay.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
One person was transported from the scene while a large police presence gathered on Twin Oak Drive in Penn Hills on Saturday night. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer was live with the latest details.
A duck was found with an arrow lodged in its body near Filbert Pond in Fayette County, and now neighbors are banding together in the hopes of finding the person responsible for the act. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
A woman in Fayette County says a duck was shot with a bow and arrow. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest details.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails as part of the 12th annual Beers of the Burgh Festival.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
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.