
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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As prison lockdowns continue, ACLU voices concerns
There's no end in sight, and so on Tuesday the American Civil Liberties Union began publicly raising some alarms.
6 years ago
Officials say synthetic drug spike not limited to prisons
Police are still testing samples to see which drugs have made dozens of prison staff sick, but synthetic cannabinoids are the most likely culprit.
6 years ago
Official: Long lockdowns can ratchet up tension among prisoners
When a facility goes into lockdown, it usually means the few freedoms inmates have go away.
6 years ago
Latest survey shows stable leads for Wolf, Casey
F&M pollster Terry Madonna noted to some extent, the survey is actually a little redundant.
6 years ago
Pa. locks down all prisons after a surge in staff illnesses
Pa.'s state prisons are on lockdown after staff members required treatment in recent weeks from exposure to a yet-unidentified substance described as a liquid synthetic drug.
6 years ago
Former Pennsylvania treasurer gets 30 months for extortion
Former Pennsylvania state Treasurer Rob McCord is heading to prison for two-and-a-half years after federal investigators recorded him trying to squeeze campaign contributions
7 years ago
School safety task force homes in on mental health
After a series of meetings with teachers, administrators, and students, a school safety task force is calling for more mental health resources.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania moves closer to Real ID compliance
After years of dragging its heels, Pennsylvania is on its way to compliance with the federal Real ID law.
7 years ago
AP: Pa., many other states haven’t followed through on #MeToo proposals
Lawmakers in just half of the states that proposed new harassment and misconduct measures gave taken actions
7 years ago
RCAP grants begin rollout, and Wolf says he’s trying to boost oversight
The Wolf administration has released the year’s first slew of Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program—or RCAP—grants.
7 years ago
Activists renew call to shut down Berks immigrant detention center
Pennsylvania DHS already declined to renew the center's federal license, but a federal judge ordered it reinstated.
7 years ago
In wake of clergy abuse report, a likely legislative fight brews in Pa.
Early responses indicate some of the most significant reforms will still face roadblocks.
7 years ago