
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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One of Pa.’s prison units is about to go Scandinavian
The change, which will involve new furniture and roomier cells, will test whether a less punitive prison environment will yield better-behaved inmates.
5 years ago
A bill expanding healthcare access for working disabled people may see Pa. Senate action
The measure has high-ranking co-sponsors from both parties, making it a rare healthcare bill that may not divide the chamber on party lines.
5 years ago
ACLU says Pa. county medical marijuana policy violates state law
The group’s Pennsylvania chapter is suing the county in hopes it will allow people on probation to use medical cannabis.
5 years ago
Here’s how Pa. Republicans are involved in efforts to censure Schiff
Five of the nine have confirmed they support the effort, and are involved in some capacity.
5 years ago
Once again, Pa. House will bar nonbelievers from giving invocations
A battle over religion in the state House appears to be over, and the theists have won.
5 years ago
U.S. Agriculture Secretary says small farms are in trouble. But Pa. advocates have hope.
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary caused some indignation on a recent visit to Wisconsin after saying small dairy farms may not survive a changing market.
5 years ago
Former Pa. congressional contender Christina Hartman to run for auditor general
She’s vying to replace outgoing auditor Eugene DePasquale, and will likely be part of a crowded field.
5 years ago
Pa. laws keep victims silent, child sex abuse survivors say
The Pa. senate held a daylong hearing on overhauling the statute of limitations for some abuse cases. They’ve stalled before, and it’s unclear if anything has changed.
5 years ago
New report says Pa. state parks funding hasn’t kept pace with inflation
A quarter-century ago, the price tag for repair projects was around $100 million dollars. Now it’s five times that.
5 years ago
Pa.’s upcoming election features a contentious ballot question: Marsy’s Law, or not?
The amendment would enshrine certain rights for crime victims in the commonwealth’s constitution.
5 years ago
Longtime conservative activist to run for vacant Folmer seat
Pa. State Senator Mike Folmer abruptly resigned over a child porn charge. Matt Brouillette says he’s running on a school choice platform.
5 years ago
Pa. lawmakers open up to raising tobacco purchase age
A bill that would raise Pennsylvania’s tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21 has breezed through the state Senate — and there’s evidence it’ll get a warm reception in the House, to
5 years ago