Sean Kitchen is the Keystone’s political correspondent, based in Harrisburg. Sean is originally from Philadelphia and spent five years working as a writer and researcher for Pennsylvania Spotlight.
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Workers decry GOP congressman’s vote for Trump budget bill
President Donald Trump’s budget bill cuts Medicaid by $1 trillion, but most won’t feel effects until after the 2026 midterms.
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Tips to replace full wages for rest stop workers along PA Turnpike
Corporation Applegreen wants travelers along the Pennsylvania Turnpike to pay the burden of wages it cut for rest stop employees.
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Low Cut Connie to perform free show after being canceled for politics
Low Cut Connie fans and attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs and good vibes to Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 6.
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Health insurance companies increase premiums following Trump’s ”One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
Lawmakers fear President Donald Trump’s budget is going to dramatically increase Pennsylvania’s uninsured rate.
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Jeffrey Yass funded Trump’s super PAC. Then the TikTok ban was delayed
Jeffrey Yass’ personal wealth ballooned to $65.7 billion thanks to TikTok. With its ban on the table, he turned to Trump.
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Fetterman says Trump is winning the trade war as Pennsylvanians brace for impact
Pennsylvanians face higher costs for goods and services as President Donald Trump’s tariffs take effect.
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GOP efforts to flip the Pennsylvania Supreme Court cause concern for judges
The Pennsylvania Republican Party’s effort to “vote no” on this year’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court race could backfire and wreak havoc on local court systems.
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UPDATE: ICE refutes reports that it deported Allentown man to Guatemala
This story has been updated to reflect ICE’s statement refuting that it deported Luis Leon to Guatemala, and to include other discrepancies in the initial reporting on the status of his case.
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Pennsylvania unions embrace Josh Shapiro; shun GOP opposition
Union leaders say they will continue to back Gov. Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania governor’s race.
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ICE officers detaining Lehigh County residents sparks fear
ICE officers are detaining and arresting immigrants at the Lehigh County Courthouse, angering local residents.
