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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WATCH: Gov. Josh Shapiro Hails Historic Public Education Investment and Universal Free Breakfasts in Schools
Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro sat down for an exclusive interview with Allan Piper for The Keystone and highlighted the historic investments in education.
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Connecticut Hedge Fund Manager Running for Pennsylvania Senate Seat
McCormick, who served as the president of Bridgewater Associates from 2009 to 2020 and the company’s CEO from 2020 to 2022, lost the 2022 Republican primary for the US Senate to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
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Erie, Harrisburg and Lancaster Airports Getting Upgrades Thanks To Biden Infrastructure Funds
A trio of airports across Pennsylvania received a boost in federal infrastructure funding on Wednesday.
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Planned Parenthood Launches Ad Campaign On Carluccio’s Anti-Abortion Resume
Planned Parenthood Votes, the national advocacy wing of the reproductive rights organization, launched a 7-figure ad campaign reminding voters about Carluccio’s resume and the support she has received from anti-abortion organizations.
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Parents, Students and Lawmakers Rally Against Book Bans in Harrisburg
Buzz Bissinger, a Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist from Philadelphia, spoke at a press conference at the Pennsylvania capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday about the dangers of banning books.
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Emails Reveal Right-Wing Lobbyists Driving PA Treasurer’s Pro-Voucher Budget Strategy
The Keystone obtained emails through a Right to Know request from Garrity’s office that offers insight into the roles the Commonwealth Foundation, a right-wing organization, and the Treasurer’s office had during the voucher program’s legislative process.
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Brian Fitzpatrick Touts Right-Wing Positions Amid Primary Challenge
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks) recently mailed a letter to constituents promoting the right-wing agenda he’s supported this legislative session. The mail piece may have caught some off guard, but comes as Fitzpatrick faces a primary challenge next year.
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Multiple Lawsuits Seek To Block Trump From Pennsylvania’s Ballot
Multiple lawsuits seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off of Pennsylvania’s 2024 ballot have been filed in recent weeks.
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Democrats Look to Maintain Control of the PA House in Special Election
Voters in Allegheny County get to decide if Democrats retain control of the House in next week’s special election to fill the House seat left vacant by former State Rep. Sara Innamorato. The election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Philly Barista: Starbucks Retaliating Against Unionized Staff By Blocking Tips
Leaving tips on credit card transactions was one of the first demands Starbucks employees made when organizing their union, Starbucks Workers United, in August 2021. The company implemented credit card tipping the following year, but only to non-union stores.
