PA House Democratic Policy Committee

06/01/2026

More and more Republicans agree it's beyond time to raise the minimum wage. The Republicans that control the Senate though - they think you don't need a raise.

Pennsylvania's minimum wage has been at $7.25 per hour since 2009. Gov. Josh Shapiro again seeks an increase to $15 in his 2026-27 budget proposal.

06/01/2026

GOP Inflation // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

05/29/2026

Millions more people are about to lose their healthcare, all to subsidize MAGA tax breaks for billionaires.

The Congressional Budget Office reports over 500,000 Pennsylvanians will lose health care coverage due to federal reconciliation bill cuts.

05/29/2026

End Fraud // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

05/28/2026

Pausing, seeing how someone else is experiencing an interaction, can de escalate traffic stops.

05/28/2026

MAGAnomics at work: Trump's bumbling of the Iran war already costs you more at the pump - now it means you'll pay more for a mortgage or a car loan:

Rising bond yields are pushing up borrowing costs for Americans, driven by inflation fears, the war in Iran and concerns about U.S. debt.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Senate GOP Must Act // MAJORITY POLICY POINT

05/28/2026

Trump is marking America 250 by accelerating his corruption to a "truly revolutionary level."

His $1.776 billion supposed settlement of his own lawsuit stands out even in a historically corrupt administration.

05/27/2026