
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. Gov. Wolf says Senator-elect Williams should be allowed to take office
A special election would have to be held if the chamber decides not to seat Williams.
6 years ago
Remaining Pa. survivors honor Pearl Harbor’s 77th anniversary
Pennsylvania's commemoration ceremony is just one of many held annually around the country.
6 years ago
Inmate advocates interrupt Wolf’s holiday speech, plead for looser prison mail policy
At the top of the rotunda stairs they unfurled a banner that read, "Wolf, don't be a grinch, end cruel mail policies."
6 years ago
Ruling on naming priests in abuse report may change Pa. grand jury process
The report named hundreds of “predator priests” and enablers. But 11 sued, saying being identified would violate their right to a good reputation since they weren't charged.
6 years ago
Pa. touted as criminal justice reform model, but officials say there’s more to do
As Washington lawmakers debate a proposal to ease harsh federal sentencing guidelines, Pennsylvania is being cited as a role model.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers circulate memos in anticipation of new redistricting battle
Though the new state legislative session hasn't technically started, lawmakers are already filing memos for the bills they plan to sponsor.
6 years ago
Pa. politicos take annual trip to NYC for glitz, networking, and cocktails
The very first Pennsylvania Society gathering was in 1899.
6 years ago
What to do with a soon-to-be empty, taxpayer-funded mansion?
Pennsylvania's new lieutenant governor says it would feel "inappropriate" to move into the residence that comes with his job.
6 years ago
Listen 5:04Wolf wants to re-examine Pa. transportation funding, reduce turnpike tolls
The turnpike has raised tolls every year since 2009; come January, the cost will rise another 6 percent, to $1.38 on average for E-ZPass users.
6 years ago
Davis concedes her Senate race, but challenges to Pa. election policy
Three weeks after the midterm election, Pennsylvania's last undecided race is over.
6 years ago
Pa. will see multiple sports betting sites before year-end
Pennsylvania is in the midst of launching its sports betting industry — becoming part of the first wave of states to do so. Aft ...
6 years ago
Harrisburg celebrates Transgender Day of Remembrance, calls for legislative action
It's a time to honor the trans people killed every year, often in hate crimes.
6 years ago