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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PA Democrats announce $20 minimum wage legislation
Pennsylvania hasn’t raised the minimum wage since 2006, and now, Senate Democrats are proposing a $20 minimum wage.
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Railroad agrees to $600 million settlement for fiery Ohio derailment, residents fear it’s not enough
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement for a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio, but local residents worry the money won’t go very far because their potential health needs down the road may be tremendous.
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210,000 families can see lower child care costs with expanded PA child tax credit
The maximum credit is $1,050 for one child and $2,100 for two or more children, while the minimum credit is $600 for one child and $1,200 for two or more children.
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Dauphin County expands ballot drop boxes, accessibility after Democrats flip county commission
Dauphin County announced on Wednesday that they are expanding the number of ballot drop boxes located throughout the county from two to seven for the upcoming 2024 primary election.
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Biden’s campaign ramps up in Pennsylvania as new poll shows him ahead
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign opened 14 coordinated offices across Pennsylvania since the State of the Union address.
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Susan Wild highlights impacts IVF restrictions have on military families
Restrictions to IVF and the impacts it has on military families was the main focus at a roundtable discussion in Allentown with Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Lehigh) and members of the local military community on Wednesday.
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Shapiro revives Whole Home Repair Program in new budget proposal
Restoring funding for the extremely popular Whole Home Repairs Program to the tune of $50 million is one of the top anti-homelessness and housing initiatives in Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget.
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Shapiro administration pushes insurers to cover Opill for PA residents
Gov. Josh Shapiro issued guidance on Monday for health insurance companies to provide coverage and access to Opill, the new birth control medication.
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Harrisburg spends American Rescue Plan money on affordable housing, home repairs, overdue trash bills and more
Harrisburg City Council voted to spend $18.8 million from the American Rescue Plan to help the city residents.
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Sen. Casey highlights work for veterans on burn pits in first campaign ad
US Sen. Bob Casey highlights veterans and his work in getting the PACT Act, which expands VA health benefits to those exposed to toxic burn pits.
