
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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Activists rally for changes to Pa. child custody laws
The efforts of the group, known as the National Parents Organization, have inspired fierce opposition from domestic violence organizations.
7 years ago
Justice reforms move incrementally through Pennsylvania’s Senate
GOP Judiciary Committee Chairman Stewart Greenleaf is trying to pass as many justice overhaul proposals as possible before his retirement at the end of the year.
7 years ago
House GOP continues sexual misconduct study with public hearing
As part of their announced effort to curb sexual harassment and abuse in the legislature, and in Pennsylvania workplaces generally, a House committee has held a public hearing
7 years ago
Wolf pushes GOP lawmakers to extend Pa. gun sale background check
The governor says performing background checks on long guns won’t change firearm sales much.
7 years ago
Pa. poll reinforces theory of Democrats’ 2018 wave
A new poll from Muhlenberg College is giving Democrats reason to feel hopeful about their midterm chances in November.
7 years ago
Independent Fiscal Office assesses Wolf’s budget proposal
Most of the revenue estimates check out. If Wolf can figure out how to get his ideas past the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
7 years ago
Sunoco says testing is done and Mariner East 1 is safe; state officials say slow down
More than a month after the Mariner East 1 was shut down, Sunoco say they’ve found no problems.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania House searching for a response to Parkland killings
Despite some agreement on the importance of the issue, lawmakers are struggling mightily with solutions.
7 years ago
Wolf opposes Medicaid work requirements passed by House
The proposal would require able-bodied adults to work 20 hours a week, look for work, or attend job-training.
7 years ago
Down syndrome abortion ban passes Pa. House
The bill has been on a fast track, breezing through committee and initial considerations in one week.
7 years ago
Pa. medical marijuana rule change will let patients vape
Soon, medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania won’t just be limited to taking oils, pills, and liquid forms of the drug.
7 years ago
After critical report, Pa. police review their role in ICE deportations
Pennsylvania’s state police force is reviewing its interactions with the federal immigration and customs enforcement, in the wake of ...
7 years ago