Katie King

Katie King is a statehouse reporter who covers Virginia's government and political decisions. She has experience reporting on government in Wyoming, Washington D.C., and the British Virgin Islands. Her background is in history and political science from James Madison University. Through her work at The Virginian-Pilot, she has provided coverage on key legislative actions, budget negotiations, and the impact of decisions made by Governor Glenn Youngkin on various issues such as reproductive rights and tax exemptions for groups with Confederate ties.

Biography:  https://www.pilotonline.com/author/katie-king/

74%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • Katie King's reporting shows a tendency to include quotes from opposing politicians that criticize Governor Youngkin's decisions, indicating a potential leaning towards the Democratic party.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Katie King's reporting focuses on political matters and government decisions, increasing the likelihood of conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Katie King reported on a bill related to birth control being vetoed due to religious concerns while also mentioning that the bill stated individuals had the right to obtain and use contraceptives. This could be seen as a contradiction in values.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Katie King's reporting occasionally includes statements that could be considered deceptive or misleading, such as mentioning restrictions on abortion access in relation to a bill about birth control.

Recent Articles

Governor Youngkin Vetoes Bills on Contraceptives and Confederate Tax Exemptions, Sparking Controversy

Governor Youngkin Vetoes Bills on Contraceptives and Confederate Tax Exemptions, Sparking Controversy

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed bills on contraceptive access and Confederate tax exemptions, sparking political reactions. He cited religious freedoms and parents' rights for the former, and an inappropriate precedent for the latter. Seven bills were signed into law, while eight were vetoed or sent back with amendments.