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John L. Micek

A 3-decade veteran of the news business, John L. Micek is the Pennsylvania Capital-Star's Editor-in-Chief. An award-winning political reporter, Micek’s career has taken him from small town meetings and Chicago City Hall to Congress and the Pennsylvania Capitol. His weekly column on U.S. politics is syndicated to 800 newspapers nationwide by Cagle Syndicate. He also contributes commentary and analysis to broadcast outlets in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Micek’s first novel, “Ordinary Angels,” was released in 2019 by Sunbury Press.

‘A People’s Budget:’ Activists rally at the Capitol for a higher minimum wage, free college, and better school funding

By: John L. Micek - April 17, 2019

'Estamos listos para este poder?' -- 'Are you ready for this power?' one activist asked.

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Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer’s super PAC is on the ground in #PA12 | Wednesday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - April 17, 2019

NextGen America launches voter push in GOP stronghold

‘This legislation is not anti-police’: Pa. House Dems propose package of police reform bills

By: John L. Micek - April 16, 2019

Democrats in the state House on Tuesday unveiled a quintet of police reform proposals they say will provide for increased oversight and training for law enforcement.

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Repeal some 1930s vintage laws? Yeah, a Pa. House committee is going to do that | Tuesday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - April 16, 2019

Actual things done by actual lawmakers.

Seeking to reduce fraud, new grand jury report calls for fixes to Pa.’s Medicaid program

By: John L. Micek - April 15, 2019

"We all want to ensure that people get the highest quality care possible," Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, whose office oversaw the grand jury, said during a news conference at his Harrisburg office.

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