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John L. Micek

A three-decade veteran of the news business, John L. Micek is the Pennsylvania Capital-Star's former Editor-in-Chief.

The chamber approved one bill, while another is headed for the floor.

Advocates want Pa. to expand its LIHEAP program to help cover summer cooling costs.

The declaration authorizes the flow of money and assistance to reconstruct the highway, the Shapiro administration said Monday.

Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to issue a disaster declaration on Monday, multiple news outlets reported.

The federal ruling gives Pa. 'mapmakers a little more freedom' to craft majority-minority districts, an expert said.

COMMENTARY

We might not survive our own climate foolishness. But the planet will go on spinning without us.

The companies knew for decades about 'the dangers and damages,' of PFAS, Attorney General Michelle Henry said.

The bill cleared the House on a 189-14 vote and heads to the state Senate.

'It is our obligation to make sure these pension plans are in good enough shape' for retirees, Auditor General Tim DeFoor said.

Year-to-date collections are nearly 3% ahead of projections, according to new state data.

Boldly going where no one has gone before ... or Pittsburgh, because it's closer.

More than 50 chambers of commerce are calling Shapiro, lawmakers for help closing access, affordability gaps.

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