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Pa. voters overwhelmingly support increasing the state’s minimum wage, which falls far below surrounding states

At $7.25 an hour, Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is one of the lowest in the country.

Myriam Ramirez (right) holding a sign during a rally to fight for the end of local preemption and to raise the state and local minimum wage in Philadelphia on May 9, 2023. Philadelphia Councilmember-At-Large Kendra Brooks (left) addressed the group.
Myriam Ramirez (right) holding a sign during a rally to fight for the end of local preemption and to raise the state and local minimum wage in Philadelphia on May 9, 2023. Philadelphia Councilmember-At-Large Kendra Brooks (left) addressed the group.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer