
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.
The University of Pittsburgh's dining hall was recently recognized as the best in the nation.
Police said the man who shot and wounded three Ohio officers in an ambush used a high-powered rifle and had weapons in his vehicle.
Pennsylvania hunters may get 10 extra Sunday hunting opportunities later this year now that a new law is in effect.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Steelers fans from all over western Pennsylvania and beyond are flocking to Saint Vincent College for training camp.
The University of Pittsburgh's dining hall was recently recognized as the best in the nation.
Police said the man who shot and wounded three Ohio officers in an ambush used a high-powered rifle and had weapons in his vehicle.
Pennsylvania hunters may get 10 extra Sunday hunting opportunities later this year now that a new law is in effect.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Steelers fans from all over western Pennsylvania and beyond are flocking to Saint Vincent College for training camp.
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
The House Oversight Committee wants Maxwell to testify on Aug. 11.
"OWNERS, GET IT DONE!!!" wrote President Trump, in calling on the Washington Commanders to revert to the name Redskins, which many view as a slur against Native Americans.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
Coffee prices could soon increase at Pittsburgh-area shops due to tariffs on imported coffee beans.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance announced plans to open a new grocery store on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh.
Products may include raw milk sold in pint, half-gallon, and gallon containers as well as several types of cheeses.
A new bill introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature could make it easier for bars and restaurants to serve cocktails.
Tickets are now on sale for when Sir Paul McCartney makes his return to Pittsburgh later this year.
Sean Collier joined us for a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Pittsburgh's first 84 Lumber Andersen Showroom is now open in Mt. Lebanon. Katie teamed up with HGTV's Steve Ford for a tour of the space. This segment is sponsored by 84 Lumber.
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to help us unlock the secret to cheeseburger sliders in the PTL Kitchen.
Need to sneak in a quick trip before summer drifts away? We spotlighted quick escapes that feel like a world away.
Steeler Nation has "Renegade" queued up and ready to go. KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh checked in from Steelers training camp in Latrobe. He talks with Joey Thurby, of the Neighborhood Ford Store, about this season's Ford pickup giveaway!
When a college student in Pittsburgh returned to his apartment after being away for a month, he found two strangers living there.
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday.
Research shows the source of those stolen guns is changing.
A look at the problem of boaters who camp out on the North Shore with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
We've all dropped our car off at a body shop or dealership hoping for the best.
Dr. Zach Shasteen joined us in the studio to help football players stay strong and steady from warm-up to cool-down with some helpful training tips.
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Dr. Andrew Nowalk joined us to share how you can keep you and your loved ones safe from getting bitten by a tick.
With great power and sports prowess comes great responsibility. How do athletes handle the pressure of competing at such a high level?
Products may include raw milk sold in pint, half-gallon, and gallon containers as well as several types of cheeses.
Montour graduate and hometown kid Dylan Mathiesen wasn't expecting it, but when the Pirates called his name, it became a day to remember.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Justin Fields, the New York Jets' new quarterback, got hurt while practicing Thursday morning, suffering an apparent lower leg injury.
James Franklin and Penn State came up one game shy of making it to the National Championship last season.
The Steelers arrived at training camp with a far different team than the one that was blown out in the playoffs in Baltimore in January.
Il Venetian, an eatery in Cleveland, Ohio, was named one of the 100 best hotel restaurants in America for 2025.
Donald M. Soffer, a real estate mogul best known as the developer of South Florida's Aventura Mall and often credited as the city's "founder," has died. He was 92.
The apartment complex sits near PNC Park and the developers and builders say it'll be the first of its kind in Pittsburgh.
Some of the investments promised during the AI and energy summit on Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University included AI data centers, which can require massive amounts of energy to run.
Everything is expected to be finished by 2028.
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
The Seawolves beat out 47 other minor league teams to win the rebranding contest.
Hannah Olsen, a baker and business owner from the Pittsburgh area, was here to talk about her big baking journey in New York.
Dr. Zach Shasteen joined us in the studio to help football players stay strong and steady from warm-up to cool-down with some helpful training tips.
Steelers Training Camp is happening right now in Latrobe! We chatted with Rich Walsh and Brett Keisel about the first day of camp.
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz joined us, as she shared tips to get you started on how to navigate your child's first steps into daycare.
Let's get the conversation started with Mikey Hood and David Highfield!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.