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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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.
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Group Releases Playbook on How to Organize Against Right-Wing School Boards
The Campaign for Our Shared Future, an organization that advocates for inclusive education for students from grade school through high school, released a playbook on Tuesday.
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Clean Water for Erie: Biden Infrastructure Law to Fund Lead Pipe Removal
The City of Erie will now be able to replace lead pipes thanks to $30 million in federal funding.
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Pennridge School District Will Teach Right-Wing Propaganda on Slavery
The Pennridge School Board voted to whitewash their student’s history curriculums at the end of August. Teachers will now be required to teach students right-wing propaganda on race, slavery, and the Civil War.
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Shapiro Administration Funds Clean Energy Vehicles Across the State
Local governments, school districts, and businesses around Pennsylvania are receiving grant funding for no-emission electric vehicles (EVs) or low-emission vehicles powered by natural gas or propane.
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North Philly School Zones to Get Safety Improvements Due to Biden Policies
Public safety projects surrounding six North Philadelphia grade schools received a $25 million funding boost last week thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
