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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This Pa. lawmaker refused discharge petition to restore federal workers’ union rights
There is a bipartisan push to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, but this vulnerable Pennsylvania lawmaker is sitting on the sidelines.
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Progressive organization calls for primary challenge to Fetterman
A major organization launched an effort to train and recruit potential primary candidates for the commonwealth’s 2028 US Senate primary against John Fetterman.
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Working Pennsylvanians are about to get a tax break. Here’s what that means
Working Pennsylvanians can expect some tax relief once they file their taxes after the New Year with the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
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Lancaster Starbucks baristas join nationwide Red Cup Rebellion
Starbucks baristas at unionized locations across Pennsylvania walked off the job on the coffee giant’s busiest day of the year.
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New Pennsylvania cyber charter school application raises red flags
Limitless Cyber Charter School is testing the bounds of Pennsylvania’s cyber charter approval process.
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Democrats looks to keep momentum in Bucks County with key endorsement
The Fitzpatrick name has been a fixture in Bucks County politics for 20 years, but Democrats are hoping to change that.
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Shutdown-ending vote reveals rift among Democrats
Some Democrats are left wondering why eight of their own caved on Sunday to end the government shutdown following major election victories.
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Red Cup clapback: Pa. Starbucks workers to strike
Starbucks employees in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster plan to rally in support of the Red Cup Day strike on Thursday.
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Expiration of ACA tax credits to hit small businesses across Pennsylvania
Many small business owners support permanently extending the ACA tax credits, according to a new report.
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Pa. Democrats gain ground in Trump counties following election
Democrats scored wins in parts of Pennsylvania that supported President Donald Trump during the 2024 election.
