Elle Meyers

Elle Meyers

Congressional Reporter

Elle Meyers is a Congressional Reporter for COURIER where she covers national politics and lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Previously Elle was a beat reporter in Montgomery County, Maryland and she is a native of Portland.

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Politics Filibuster FAQs: What Is This Senate Procedure and Why Does It Matter for You?

While it’s easy to tune out all the political noise, the future of this Senate procedure does directly affect you and your family.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers March 26, 2021 11:18 am EDT
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Safety Here’s How the Violence Against Women Act Impacts Michigan

Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for any survivor. That's why Michigan advocates say it's imperative the Violence Against Women Act is fully reauthorized.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers March 23, 2021 3:53 pm EDT
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Coronavirus Fauci: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Help ‘Alleviate so Much of the Stress and Human Suffering’

The vaccine has a lower efficacy rate than others on the market, but experts say it will still make a huge difference.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers January 29, 2021 2:03 pm EST
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Infections and Deaths Increase With Higher Income Inequality, Study Finds

The data shows that “high levels of income inequality harm population health, irrespective of racial or ethnic composition.”

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers January 28, 2021 5:43 pm EST
Elections A sign on the back of a truck in the caravan that reads "Do your part, stop the spread and do 2020 Census." Outside the 3rd and Spruce Recreation Center in Reading Friday afternoon September 25, 2020 where the City of Reading held an event to encourage people to fill out the census. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images)
Elections The United States Will Go Through Redistricting In 2021. What Is That?

The details on how we get sorted into new congressional districts every ten years.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers January 28, 2021 4:32 pm EST

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Criminal Justice Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) talks to reporters as he waits for a train in the Senate Subway as he heads to the Republican Policy Luncheon on January 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. Today senators will be sworn in as the jury for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Senate President pro tempore Patrick Leahy (D-VT) will preside over the trial in place of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Criminal Justice It’s Been Three Weeks Since the Insurrection. What’s Going On?

The Senate GOP looks unlikely to convict Trump for inciting insurrection at the deadly Capitol riot.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers January 27, 2021 1:39 pm EST
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Economy Despite Claims to the Contrary, Data Shows Shutdowns Weren’t the Major Force Behind Job Losses

New data shows people in the United States started staying at home before government officials ordered any shutdowns.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers January 26, 2021 1:18 pm EST