
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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Minimum wage, possible economic downturn loom over state budget
Lawmakers are beginning their annual budget hearings this week.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf’s Pa. budget plan: What is and isn’t within reach
GOP lawmakers broadly like Wolf’s plans for workforce investment and education investment. But other things, not so much.
6 years ago
Hunting on Sunday? Pa. Senate considers lifting ban
A bill that could allow Sunday hunting has passed through the Senate's Game and Fisheries Committee and is awaiting consideration before the full chamber.
6 years ago
Skeptical GOP, economists review Wolf plan to raise minimum wage
Republicans say they’re keeping an open mind — but their initial reactions indicate a gradual hike to $15 may may be a pipe dream in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf proposes tax-free budget heavy on workforce reinvestment
The Democrat's new $34.1 billion proposal avoids the sweeping tax hike attempts that caused so much animosity with Republican lawmakers in his earlier years.
6 years ago
Wolf resuscitates a long-stymied priority: a minimum wage hike
It would boost Pennsylvania's wage from the $7.25 federal minimum to $12 an hour. After that, it would rise in 50 cent increments until hitting $15 in 2025.
6 years ago
Gun control debate resumes in Harrisburg, with focus on what’s realistic
As a new state legislative session dawns, gun control advocates are renewing their call for change.
6 years ago
Pa. state senators plot election law shake-up
A handful of state senators want to upend the way Pennsylvania conducts its elections.
6 years ago
Calling Pa. laws ‘antiquated,’ bipartisan group pushes parole reform
Under current law, Pennsylvania doesn't limit possible probation length or additional time in state or county prisons for violating probation.
6 years ago
Food bank: Shutdown hit prison workers especially hard
Pennsylvania is home to nine federal prisons, and a lot of the guards and other staff have been working without pay.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers Ellis, Leach accused of assault; Wolf calls for resignations
To be clear, neither man is facing any criminal charges at this point.
6 years ago
Lt. Gov. Fetterman plans to tour Pa. to talk about pot
Fetterman said his multi-month, statewide project won't necessarily result in concrete policy changes--though it might. And he said it's not about his own opinions.
6 years ago