Pa. Dems roll out affordability agenda
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By Ryan Deto
Published on April 22, 2026.
Pennsylvania Democrats have unveiled their Affordability Action Plan, aiming to make affordability a central issue in their upcoming election campaign. The plan includes raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029, expanding the free school breakfast program to include free lunch, preventing future hospital closures, and supporting Gov. Josh Shapiro's energy and housing action plans. However, Republicans plan to maintain their grip on the state Senate through series of tax holidays. The economy, health care and inflation are also key issues in voters' minds.
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