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Proposed Pa. cyber charter school raises red flags
Plus: Pennsylvania’s budget includes important increases for public education Share with a friend A special edition from the Good afternoon everyone, I’d like to welcome everyone to a special edition of the Keystone Labor Report. This is Sean Kitchen, political correspondent here at The Keystone, and I am taking charge of today’s newsletter. Allow me…
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Proposed Pa. cyber charter school raises red flags
Plus: Pennsylvania’s budget includes important increases for public education Share with a friend A special edition from the Good afternoon everyone, I’d like to welcome everyone to a special edition of the Keystone Labor Report. This is Sean Kitchen, political correspondent here at The Keystone, and I am taking charge of today’s newsletter. Allow me…
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US Appeals Court sides with striking Post-Gazette journalists
Plus, an end to the ongoing federal government shutdown in sight? Share with a friend Good Afternoon everyone, Welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report, and happy Veterans Day to all who served. I hope you enjoy a peaceful afternoon and time to yourself if you’re lucky enough to have the day…
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Shutdown end in sight, but Pa. residents see no break on insurance
Plus: Vaccine exemptions on the rise in SW Pa. Share with a friend An end to the longest government shutdown in history appears on track after seven Senate Democrats—including Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman—and one Independent joined with Republicans late Sunday to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services.…
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Pa. voters reject Jeffrey Yass’ attempt to buy Pa. Court results
Plus, Democrats score major victories up and down the ballot on Tuesday Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, Welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. On Tuesday, Democrats across Pennsylvania, and pretty much across the country, cleaned up victories in their races on the state, county and local levels. Let’s drive…
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HACC faculty goes on strike after years of union busting
Happy Election Day!!! Don’t forget to vote Share with a friend Good Afternoon everyone, Welcome back to another edition of The Keystone Labor Report. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 4th, and you have until 8pm to vote this evening in this year’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention election. So much has been going on the past couple of…
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You could be paying a lot more for health insurance next year
Plus: Expats, we want to hear from you! Share with a friend Shortly after two federal judges ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must use some emergency funds to cover Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 42 million Americans—including 2 million Pennsylvanians—ahead of a midnight deadline, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an emergency declaration…
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Saturday marks an important day in the government shutdown
Plus, HACC professors prepare to strike after failed contract talks Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, And welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. With the federal government shutdown nearing one month, Saturday, Nov. 1, marks a turning point for how things will play out going forward. Here’s a quick…
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Pa. billionaire Jeffrey Yass named donor to Trump’s $250 million ballroom
Plus, SNAP freeze to affect millions of Pennsylvanians this Saturday Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, Welcome to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. It’s day 28 of the ongoing federal government shutdown, and it doesn’t look like there’s any end in sight. Pennsylvania’s seven Democratic US House lawmakers called on Republican Speaker…
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Pa. needs an official state candy
Plus: George Santos heads from prison to the Poconos Share with a friend Since Halloween arrives on Friday, I’d like to open today’s newsletter by offering solutions to two fairly common problems associated with Oct. 31. Problem No. 1: You keep eating all the fun-size candy you purchased to hand out to trick-or-treaters. Solution: It’s…
