Katie Meyer
@katieemeyer4Katie Meyer is a government editor/reporter for Spotlight PA.
Previously, she was WHYY’s political reporter and covered state politics as Harrisburg bureau chief for WITF. She lives in South Philly.
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Pa. coronavirus update: State surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases
Across the commonwealth, 1,652 people are hospitalized with the virus. It’s an uptick in the trend after a period of falling hospitalization numbers.
4 years ago
What the new child tax credit means for you
One of the biggest changes in the new stimulus is an expanded tax credit for families with kids. Here’s what it would mean for you.
4 years ago
Meet the candidates: Race for Pa. Supreme Court kicks off with virtual forum
Four judges — three Republicans and a Democrat — are vying for the state’s high court and will be on the primary ballot in May.
4 years ago
Biden highlights Black-owned businesses during first official trip to Philly area as president
After passage of a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, President Biden headed to one of the places that helped get him into office: southeastern Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
State College smoothie shop owner charged in assault of Capitol Police officer who died after riot
Federal officials allege Julian Khater sprayed a chemical repellent at Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6. The officer died the next day.
4 years ago
Despite new nursing home guidance from the Biden administration, states aren’t making changes yet
A new memo advises people that they can make indoor visits to long-term care facilities, even if they’re not vaccinated. Pa., N.J., and Del. are reviewing it.
4 years ago
Wolf pessimistic about his stimulus spending hopes for Pa.
Gov. Tom Wolf is already resigned to the GOP-controlled legislature blocking his plan for $7 billion in federal stimulus money.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: State ending ban on utility shut-offs; Philly vaccine clinics for immigrants
The moratorium, almost a year old, was seen as a necessary way of keeping people hard-hit by the pandemic from going without basic utilities, like gas, water, and electricity.
4 years ago
DNA technology leads to breakthrough in decades-old Bucks County ‘Jane Doe’ case
The identity of a young pregnant woman whose remains were found in a well in 1988 baffled Bucks County for decades. Now she has a name: Lisa Todd.
4 years ago
Jeff Bartos, politically-connected developer and former lt. gov. candidate, running for U.S. Senate
Bartos entered the political spotlight as a lieutenant governor candidate, and more recently co-founded a company that gives grants to small businesses.
4 years ago
Pa. GOP votes to ‘rebuke,’ not ‘censure’ Toomey for his decision to convict Trump
Toomey was one of seven GOP senators who voted to support an article of impeachment saying Trump had incited the Jan. 6 insurrection.
4 years ago
Proposed settlement could give Wawa shoppers affected by data breach up to $500
A 2019 data breach in Wawa’s payment processors could have compromised up to 30 million card payment records. Now, shoppers may get compensation.
4 years ago