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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Raises Direct Care Worker Wages to $15 an Hour With $21 Million Investment

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Raises Direct Care Worker Wages to $15 an Hour With $21 Million Investment

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 Governor Josh Shapiro's administration is boosting wages for direct care workers, with a $21 million investment from the 2025-26 budget raising pay to $15 an hour for about 8,500 workers serving over 7,700 adults with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians, retroactive to January 1, 2026, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Workers and their clients must submit forms by May 8 to access the increase, which also covers personal time off and health insurance costs. Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget renews the call to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 starting January 1, 2027.

In a win for consumers, PECO withdrew its proposed rate hike after Shapiro's intervention, saving 1.7 million customers $510 million and cutting future bills by up to $34 monthly, as reported by HMS Legal. Crime trends show progress, with Pennsylvania experiencing a 21% overall drop from 2013 to 2023, though rural areas saw rises in violent crime and DUIs, per a Center for Rural Pennsylvania report cited by PennLive and Fox 43.

Business updates include Breeze Airways delaying its Pittsburgh-to-Los Angeles flight relaunch from May 7 to June 2 due to fuel costs, according to the Tribune-Review. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission earned national acclaim from Keep America Beautiful for partnering with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to combat cigarette litter. A $1.42 million Match-6 lottery jackpot was claimed from a CVS in Earl Township, state lottery officials announced.

Community efforts shine through Pennsylvania Small Business Week 2026 promotions by the Department of Community and Economic Development, while Philadelphia readies for FIFA World Cup matches starting June 14 with free Airbnb-funded SEPTA rides from NRG Station, Philly Voice reports. No major recent weather events have disrupted the state.

Looking Ahead: Watch for Pennsylvania's response to federal Medicaid fraud mandates requiring revalidation plans, per State Affairs Pro; small business celebrations; and the Turnpike's ongoing environmental initiatives.

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