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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UPMC hired powerful anti-union law firm to thwart Magee Women’s Hospital elections
Ogletree Deakins, known for representing the textile manufacturer at the center of the real life Norma Rae story, had been hired to break UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses and nurse practitioners.
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“We Ain’t Buying It” boycotts target these Pa. retailers during holiday shopping season
The “We Ain’t Buying It” are aimed at Target, Home Depot and Amazon for their adherence to right-wing politics.
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HACC professors and faculty ratify contract after prolonged negotiations
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) staff voted 94% in favor of ratifying their first contract.
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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.
