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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Supporters of sentencing reform say next year, they may see success
A bill that would end Pennsylvania's frequent use of mandatory life-without-parole sentences has hit a wall in the state Senate.
6 years ago
Alex Trebek leads Pa. gubernatorial candidates in sprawling debate
At the outset of the hourlong debate, Trebek promised a nontraditional format. He kept that promise.
6 years ago
Despite outlier status, Pa. lawmakers don’t make public defense a priority
If you hunt hard enough around Harrisburg, it is possible to find lawmakers who are on board with allocat ...
6 years ago
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Pa. House puts brakes on lawmakers’ leasing cars
Forty-two legislators now lease state vehicles — 27 in the House and 15 in the Senate.
6 years ago
The Pa. House probably isn’t going to cut its own size, after all
A longstanding attempt to cut down the size of the state House is likely to sputter out in the coming days.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers float some redistricting ideas, but few expect results
The legislature's already out of time to change the state redistricting process before the next reapportionment in 2021.
6 years ago
House passes gun-restricting domestic violence bill. It’s an outlier.
The bill was initially expected to pass last June, before the legislature wrapped up for the summer.
6 years ago
Leaders in Pa. Senate want changes to child sex abuse bill as passed by House
On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for victims of child se ...
6 years ago
Pa. House moves key amendment allowing retroactive child sex abuse suits
The state House has approved an amendment that would open a two-year window for child sex abuse victims to file ...
6 years ago
After months of waiting, gun protection bill up for a vote in Pa. House
The state House is expected to pass a proposal Tuesday making it hard ...
6 years ago
Pa. State House, Senate prep for whirlwind end to session
The state House and Senate are returning to the Capitol after months of recess.
6 years ago
Pa. takes center stage in efforts to turn out young voters
The commonwealth was key to President Trump's victory in 2016.
6 years ago