
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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Audit set for Pa. voter registration system over hacking concerns
There’s no evidence foreign hackers successfully breached Pennsylvania’s voting and registration systems, says state auditor general.
7 years ago
Wagner aims to ride lawnmower into voters’ hearts
Pennsylvania's GOP gubernatorial candidate comes to Philadelphia to show he's a cut above Democrats.
7 years ago
Listen 4:06New executive order aims to close wage gap for some Pa. women
The governor's order would only impact non-union state jobs — 15,571 positions total, 2,189 of which are vacant.
7 years ago
With deadline looming, Pa. redistricting overhaul attempts are still scattershot
There's a hard July 6 deadline for lawmakers to pass the measure through both chambers. If they don't make it, the redistricting process stays as-is for another decade.
7 years ago
In cases of ‘nuisance’ farms, Pa. plaintiffs are often out of luck
Pennsylvania law makes it near-impossible to sue farms for nuisances like smells.
7 years ago
Wagner won’t be replaced, but Pa. Senate GOP supermajority remains intact
Lt. Gov. Mike Stack won't call a special election to fill a Pennsylvania Senate vacancy left by former York County Republican Scott Wagner who is running for governor.
7 years ago
Scott Wagner gives conciliatory farewell speech, departs Pa. Senate
The now-former York County lawmaker sent leadership his resignation last week, saying he wants to devote more time to running against incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf.
7 years ago
Scott Wagner exiting Senate to focus on gubernatorial bid
Wagner will give a farewell address Monday on the Senate floor.
7 years ago
Despite lack of progress, higher minimum wage advocates see some bright spots
Several groups intent on raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage are rallying in Harrisburg Thursday.
7 years ago
Pa. takes first steps toward regulating legal sports betting
Lawmakers already legalized sports betting in Pennsylvania last year in anticipation of the court’s decision.
7 years ago
Despite differences, Dems and GOP both say they expect quick budget talks
With the commonwealth's budget deadline a month away, negotiations haven't begun in earnest.
7 years ago