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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Latest from Sean Kitchen
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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.
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Pennsylvanians reject attempted billionaire takeover of Pa. Supreme Court
The Associated Press called the elections in favor of three Democratic Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices up for retention vote.
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HACC professors strike after years of anti-union pushback
HACC staff have been organizing for over five years. Now, they’re on strike.
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Shapiro and Garrity spar over Pennsylvania SNAP funding
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, running against Josh Shapiro for Governor, believes loans can keep SNAP benefits afloat amid government shutdown. They come at a serious cost.
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Why health care costs will skyrocket in Pennsylvania
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are set to see their health care premiums increase as Republicans fail to extend critical tax credits.
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HACC faculty members fail to reach contract agreement with strike looming
Close to 750 HACC professors and faculty members across south central Pennsylvania are ready to walk off the job after contract negotiations made little progress.
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A freeze on SNAP benefits for 2 million in Pennsylvanians is coming
President Donald Trump’s administration refuses contingency funds to help SNAP recipients. Up to 2 million Pennsylvanians could be affected.
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Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom
This is the latest in a long history between Jeffrey Yass and President Donald Trump.
