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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Philly labor shows up for Josh Shapiro’s reelection campaign launch
Philadelphia’s labor movement was front and center for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection campaign launch on Thursday.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ceases operations in order to break union
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owners’ decision to cease operations on May 3, 2026, comes after the US Supreme Court denied their appeal to stay a lower court order, forcing them to compensate striking workers.
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Will labor unions propel Josh Shapiro to reelection victory?
Labor leaders remain optimistic that Gov. Josh Shapiro will be able to once again win Pennsylvania’s union voters at a time when Democrats have struggled to garner their support.
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New year, same wage: Pa. retains minimum wage despite 19 states seeking an increase
Pennsylvania Democrats hope that flipping the Pennsylvania Senate in November will finally bring a resolution to the minimum wage debate.
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Key Pennsylvania races to watch in 2026
Pennsylvania Democrats have the opportunity to build on their 2025 Election Day successes in the midterms. Here’s a look at some important races that’ll determine the future of the commonwealth.
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Fetterman ends 2025 as Trump’s top Democratic supporter in the US Senate
Despite defending his voting record, one legislative tracker shows the US Sen. John Fetterman sided with President Donald Trump and Republicans 26% of the time.
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Labor unions back firefighter to oust Republican congressman
Firefighter Bob Brooks has secured nine labor endorsements since launching his US House campaign and is uniting factions of the Democratic Party along the way.
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Mifflin county hospital workers deliver Christmas cards and flowers to avert strike
Geisinger hospital workers, tired of making $15.30 an hour, delivered Christmas cards and flowers to executives in order to avert a strike and win better wages.
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Pennsylvanians end 2025 with less money thanks to Trump’s economic policies
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance traveled to Pennsylvania to tout their economic agenda, but in reality, Pennsylvanians paid more in 2025 thanks to inflation, tariffs and budget cuts.
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Lawmakers, constituents call out Pa. congressman’s stock trading at town hall
US House Rep. Rob Bresnahan has made over 600 stock trades since taking office, angering many of his constituents and colleagues.
