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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Democrats Keep House Majority as Heather Boyd Wins Special Election
Heather Boyd won her Delaware County special election for the 163rd House District. Her victory allows Democrats to keep their 102-101 majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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Biden Endorses Heather Boyd in Special Election That Will Determine Control of Pennsylvania House
Biden endorsed Democrat Heather Boyd in a race that will determine control of the PA House of Representatives and could affect key issues, including reproductive freedom and voting rights.
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Gun Reform Bills Set to Pass Pennsylvania House This Month
Democrats are ready to advance a packet of gun reform bills once the House returns to session later this month. The safety measures include reporting lost and stolen guns, expanding background checks, safety storage requirements and a red flag law.
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Reproductive Freedom and Voting Rights on the Line in Upcoming House Special Election
Control of the Pennsylvania House hangs in the balance with the upcoming special election in Delaware County to fill a vacant House seat. Issues such as abortion access, reproductive rights and voting rights take center stage.
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Sen. Fetterman Endorses Neil Makhija for Montgomery County Commissioners Office
Makhija is running to become the first Asian American ever elected as County Commissioner in Montgomery County and Pennsylvania.
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4 Key Bills Pennsylvania House Democrats Have Passed so Far This Year
House Democrats used their spring session to help Pennsylvania workers, close the teacher shortage gap, and more. Here’s a look at four bills they’ve passed.
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One Million Pennsylvanians at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage Under GOP Default Plan
A new report shows that one million Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage in House Republicans’ bid to cut federal spending.
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Bill Protecting LGBTQ Pennsylvanians From Discrimination Passes Pa. House in Historic Vote
The Pennsylvania House made history Tuesday after passing the Fairness Act. The LGBTQ non-discrimination bill now advances to the Senate, and Gov. Shapiro wants it on his desk as soon as possible.
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PA House Dems Advance Bill Protecting LGBTQ Pennsylvanians From Discrimination
The Fairness Act, which Democrats have been trying to advance for more than two decades, cleared a major hurdle Monday. A vote before the full House is expected Wednesday.
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Low Income PA Homeowners Could Get Help Repairing Their Homes Thanks to This Program
Legislators and advocates toured Pennsylvania this week promoting the Whole Home Repairs program, which aims to help low-income homeowners and small landlords upgrade and weatherize their homes.
