Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA
Spotlight PA Government Editor/ReporterKatie Meyer covers government and elections, with a focus on the money and powerful interests that can shape policy decisions, and the ways those decisions affect Pennsylvanians. She also plans coverage and edits Spotlight’s government team.
Previously, Meyer was political reporter for WHYY Public Radio in Philadelphia, and covered state politics and government for WITF Public Radio in Harrisburg. She lives in South Philly.
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The Pennsylvania state House has been unable to function for a month. Three special elections this week could end the standoff, though big questions remain. -
Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed cabinet would assemble people from across the ideological spectrum who already have experience at top levels of government and public service.
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Speaker Mark Rozzi sent lawmakers home Monday after Democratic and Republican leaders failed to reach an agreement on rules needed in order to advance any legislation.
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Republicans were the primary engineers behind the Berks County Democrat’s candidacy and announcement — and even wrote his acceptance speech.
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Democrats won 102 seats in the 203-member chamber during the November midterm election, but three vacancies led to a battle for control and ultimately a compromise pick.
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Incoming Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transition team includes prominent Republicans and those backing policies criticized by Democrats.
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Outgoing Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said criticism of his COVID-19 business closure and waiver program were “right on the mark.”
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After losing marquee races for governor and U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania Republicans are sticking to their combative agenda.
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The Democrat is not the only governor-to-be who has given donors plum positions ahead of his inauguration, but some say the practice highlights the need to get money out of politics.
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Democrats have not controlled the chamber for more than a decade, and the win will allow lawmakers to advance policy priorities like raising the minimum wage.
