Pennsylvania Republicans are willing to discuss the issue of raising the state’s minimum wage, which was stuck at $7.25 per hour since 2009.
Since last year, Gov. Tom Wolf has been calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation to raise the state’s hourly minimum wage. He repeatedly pointed out that Pennsylvania is falling behind its neighboring states.
In January, Wolf proposed increasing Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 per hour this year. He also proposed gradually raising it by 50 cents until it reaches to $15 per hour in 2025.
Last month, Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R- Benner Township) said he is open to a discussion on the governor’s proposal.
“We’re open to having a discussion. We think it’s an important discussion to have. It’s likely anything else: Do you want the issue, or do you want it accomplished. And if we want to get something accomplished, I think there’s ways we can go about doing it,” said Corman during a luncheon in Harrisburg on February 25, as quoted by the Centre Daily Times (CDT).
Corman’s concern about Wolf’s $12 per hour proposal
After a week, Corman told CDT that he remains committed to discussing the issue with the governor. However, he wanted the governor to reduce its proposed $12 per hour minimum wage.
