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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Pennsylvania Supreme Court says abortion care is protected by the state constitution
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court also issued a decision forcing a lower court to take up a challenge to the commonwealth banning Medicaid funds to cover abortion costs.
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Congressional candidate says her would-be constituents ‘have no families’ and ‘live in squalor’
A candidate with a checkered past made controversial comments about Congresswoman Summer Lee’s constituents during a forum.
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Shapiro proposes $282 million plan to fund SEPTA, other public transit
Philadelphia area residents who rely on public transportation may face fare increases and service cuts if Pennsylvania lawmakers cannot agree on SEPTA funding.
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Pennsylvania launches new women’s healthcare program
The new program uses funding from the now-canceled contract with an anti-abortion group to provide healthcare services to pregnant and parenting women.
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Gov. Shapiro pledges defense of reproductive rights at Harrisburg roundtable
Gov. Josh Shapiro promises action if the Supreme Court bans mifepristone.
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Will Pennsylvania see another “red mirage” in the 2024 election?
Pennsylvanians may witness another scenario where former President Donald Trump ends Election Day with a lead, but eventually loses due to mail-in ballots being counted.
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Here’s how candidates make it on Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary ballot
Pennsylvania’s signature collection period to obtain access to the 2024 primary ballot is underway.
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Dave McCormick admits he spends half his time with wealthy donors
“I’m spending half my time with donors. Essentially, it’s going to be the most expensive race in the country,” McCormick told a Dartmouth University crowd according to audio obtained by Heartland Signal.
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Scott Perry draws GOP primary challenge over his ‘ridiculous’ attempt to overturn the 2020 election
It turns out Democrats aren’t the only ones upset with Congressman Scott Perry’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
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House Democrats address mental health issues affecting Pennsylvania’s students
Lawmakers on the Pennsylvania House Education Committee wrapped up two days of hearings focusing on helping students suffering from mental health issues, and they ended the hearings by passing a packet of bills doing just that.
