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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4 Key Bills Pennsylvania House Democrats Have Passed so Far This Year
House Democrats used their spring session to help Pennsylvania workers, close the teacher shortage gap, and more. Here’s a look at four bills they’ve passed.
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One Million Pennsylvanians at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage Under GOP Default Plan
A new report shows that one million Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage in House Republicans’ bid to cut federal spending.
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Bill Protecting LGBTQ Pennsylvanians From Discrimination Passes Pa. House in Historic Vote
The Pennsylvania House made history Tuesday after passing the Fairness Act. The LGBTQ non-discrimination bill now advances to the Senate, and Gov. Shapiro wants it on his desk as soon as possible.
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PA House Dems Advance Bill Protecting LGBTQ Pennsylvanians From Discrimination
The Fairness Act, which Democrats have been trying to advance for more than two decades, cleared a major hurdle Monday. A vote before the full House is expected Wednesday.
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Low Income PA Homeowners Could Get Help Repairing Their Homes Thanks to This Program
Legislators and advocates toured Pennsylvania this week promoting the Whole Home Repairs program, which aims to help low-income homeowners and small landlords upgrade and weatherize their homes.
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Pa. Senate Leader: Vote on Child Sex Abuse Survivor Amendment ‘Unlikely’ Without Democratic Concessions
Democratic legislation giving victims of childhood sexual abuse legal recourse against their abusers faces long odds in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
