
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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Report details 1,000 victims of child sexual abuse by 300 ‘predator priests’ across Pa.
The roughly 900 page report, paints a horrid portrait of activity that occurred in the dioceses of Scranton, Allentown, Harrisburg, Greensburg, Erie and Pittsburgh.
7 years ago
Listen 11:55As special elections close out, Dems enjoying strong enthusiasm
As midterms approach, Republicans and Democrats around the country are looking at special election results for clues on how their candidates will do in November.
7 years ago
Pa. Democratic Socialists look to ‘radicalize Rust Belt,’ nudge Dems left
As Pennsylvania's Democratic Socialists get ready to have some of their own in the state House next legislative session, they're also looking to broaden their coalition.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania will allow Harrisburg to keep special taxing authority — but not forever
A Pennsylvania state agency says it’s willing to let Harrisburg keep its uncommonly high taxes through 2020 ...
7 years ago
Redistricting reformers in Pa. look outside the box for legislative options
After a year of campaigning and months of legislative debate, it’s likely too late for state lawmakers to p ...
7 years ago
After first year of Pa. school improvement pilot, Wolf team looks to expand
The pilot involved 10 representatives from the administration working with 19 schools chosen to represent districts ranging in size from small, medium, and large.
7 years ago
Report on Catholic Church abuse delayed (again) by objections from clergy
A redacted version could have been released Tuesday, but clergy named in the report have filed objections.
7 years ago
Toomey brings his anti-tariff crusade to Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's junior US senator is going toe to toe with President Donald Trump on tariffs.
7 years ago
Barletta boards bus in effort to raise name recognition, money
Republican US Senate candidate Lou Barletta is on a bus tour across the commonwealth with his golden retriever, Reilly.
7 years ago
Barletta looks to parlay Trump’s support into a fundraising renaissance
With three months until midterm elections, Republican Congressman and U.S. Senate hopeful Lou Barletta has found himself trailing his incumbent opponent.
7 years ago
Nurses push for staff changes, against wishes of nurse and hospital associations
More than 100 scrubs-clad nurses filled the Capitol rotunda Tuesday in an effort to convince lawmakers they're overworked, and the state needs to do something about it.
7 years ago
Rep. proposes drug testing potential abuse victims, draws condemnation
A Democratic state representative is circulating a proposal that has prompted some concern from domestic violence advocates.
7 years ago