Government and policy reporter

Karen Shuey

Karen Shuey joined the Reading Eagle staff in 2015. She covers county government as well as policy issues at the state and federal level with a local focus. Before arriving at the Reading Eagle, Karen covered policy issues in Harrisburg and Washington for LNP. She is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in journalism.

Longtime public servant running for 9th Congressional District in PA

December 11, 2025 at 10:22 a.m.

Rachel Wallace is seeking the Democratic nomination in the U.S. House race.

The latest Franklin & Marshall College poll finds most voters are committed to democratic principles despite their belief that democracy is not working. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Poll: Majority of Pennsylvanians believe democracy isn’t working

October 11, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

A new poll finds a majority of Pennsylvanians believe democracy is not working, but remain committed to the principles that guide American government.

Closures on Route 143 postponed for Lenhartsville bridge project

June 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The construction work has been delayed due to inclement weather.

Berks prison once again revises its policy on ICE detainers

April 9, 2025 at 4:42 p.m.

The Berks County Prison Board directed the warden to fully comply with a directive from the Trump administration for fear of losing federal funding.

UGI customers to see 7% increase in natural gas costs, company says

April 1, 2025 at 4:20 p.m.

The price hike is set to take effect March 1.

Former Berks police chief sentenced for indecent assault in Poconos

December 20, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.

Todd Graeff, a former Bernville police chief, was convicted in August by a Monroe County jury.

The former Berks County Youth Detention Center. (BILL UHRICH – READING EAGLE)

Berks asks state for funds to reopen youth detention center

November 16, 2024 at 12:44 p.m.

Berks is teaming up with Dauphin and Lehigh counties to reopen and operate its former youth detention center in Bern Township.

Supporters eagerly await Trump’s second visit to Reading

November 4, 2024 at 1:45 p.m.

They say they were excited that the former president was making a second campaign stop in Reading.

Woman standing, speaking into microphone with political signs and flags behind her in front of audience.

Live: Gwen Walz speaks to Democrats in Reading in support of husband Tim’s campaign

November 1, 2024 at 9:15 p.m.

Vice president candidate Sen. Tim Walz's wife comes to Reading to speak to volunteers for her husband's campaign as part of the Harris-Walz ticket.

Latinos arrive as far away as Massachusetts to canvass neighborhoods in Allentown on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, to promote participation in voting. The canvass coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month, and Allentown is a city where more than half of the population is Hispanic. Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, has knocked on 350,000 doors and counting, encouraging members to get out to vote and educating them on what is at stake in this election. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Election 2024: How Latino voters in Allentown and Reading will decide Pa.

October 27, 2024 at 11:44 a.m.

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are courting Latino voters in Allentown, Reading and elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Here's why — and what those voters say is important to them.

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