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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Defiant in face of impeachment, Trump and Pence bring reelection campaign to central Pa.
Thousands show up for rally at Giant Center in Hershey
5 years ago
Pa. House adds mandatory minimums to high-profile justice reform bills
After months of negotiation, the state House has moved a package of criminal justice reform bills through committee.
5 years ago
His life sentence commuted, prisoner now faces theft charges dating back to 1992
After 25 years in prison, David Sheppard received clemency for a second-degree murder charge. But he may have to go back to prison for allegedly stealing jeans in 1992.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania restricted tobacco sales. Some tobacco control groups are still uneasy.
The law includes a carve-out that lets members of the military buy tobacco when they’re 18.
5 years ago
Pa. is a step closer to starting a state-based health insurance exchange
Lawmakers and the governor opted to create their own exchange because it’s likely to save the commonwealth money.
5 years ago
Frying a turkey on Thanksgiving? Pa.’s fire commissioner has some advice.
Every year, Thanksgiving cooking causes a spike in house fires around the country. Deep fryers are disproportionately the culprit.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania’s lowest-wage workers may have a raise coming — or not
The state Senate signed off on increase from $7.25 to $9.50, but it's not clear if the House is willing to follow suit
5 years ago
The lieutenant governor wants Pennsylvania to commute more lifers
At a speech to the commonwealth’s Press Club, John Fetterman brought special guests: two recently commuted people who were sentenced to life without parole.
5 years ago
After years of internal fights, Pa. legislature passes statute of limitations overhaul
People abused as children will be able to file criminal suits against their abusers no matter how much time has passed.
5 years ago
Pa. House moves to protect guards by cracking down on prisoners
Among other things, the measures would impose longer sentences for assaulting guards, and punish prisoners for a broader range of crimes.
5 years ago
After years of pressure from advocates, Pa. House advances gift ban
Under current law, lawmakers can accept whatever gifts they want, no matter the cost. For the first time in recent memory, the House may be poised to change that.
5 years ago
Bill requiring medical providers to bury fetal remains passes Pa. House
Supporters say the measure would ensure parents have an opportunity for closure. Opponents say it could discourage women from getting abortions.
5 years ago