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  • A million working Pennsylvanians get a tax cut

    Plus, Pa. Working Families Party calls for primary challenge to Fetterman Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone,  And welcome to Tuesday’s edition of the Keystone Labor Report.  I want to give a quick shoutout to everyone who has signed up for the Keystone Labor Report in recent weeks. Thank you for helping us continue…


  • Pa.’s best spots for fall hiking

    Plus: Why this deer sighting has Bucks County talking Share with a friend Welcome to another week, Pennsylvania! Just a quick programming note that we’ll be operating on a limited schedule these next couple of weeks. This week, we’ll be in your inbox today, Wednesday, and Friday. Next week, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Monday,…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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.…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…