DC BUREAU
Our Washington, D.C., bureau reports on congressional delegations and key Supreme Court and administrative decisions that affect our state.
STAFF
Jane directs national coverage, managing staff and freelance reporters in the nation’s capital and assigning and editing state-specific daily and enterprise stories.
Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.
Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.
Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.
Ariana covers the nation's capital for States Newsroom. Her areas of coverage include politics and policy, lobbying, elections and campaign finance.
STORIES
Bipartisan health care bills target hospital billing, hidden fees
The bill would require accurate billing practices by hospitals, price transparency and hidden fee disclosures.
White House rolls out strategy to battle deadly drug mixture of fentanyl and xylazine
Overdose deaths involving the presence of the non-opioid sedative and illicit synthetic opioid fentanyl increased 276% from January 2019 to June 2022 in 20 states and D.C.
U.S. House Dems want data on impact of Supreme Court ruling on wetlands protection
Two House Democrats say they fear that the Supreme Court’s ruling would degrade water quality across the country.
Economy adds more jobs in June even as hiring slows
Although hiring inched down in June, the U.S. labor market is still showing signs of strength, with unemployment falling and earnings continuing to rise, the latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor showed. The economy added 209,000 jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in June from 3.7% in May. “In excess of […]
Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk’ health insurance plans, surprise billing
The Biden administration wants to rein in short-term health insurance plans and is advising hospitals how to curb surprise medical billing.
Vulnerable U.S. House Republicans who opposed student debt plan targeted in 2024
Critics take aim at GOP lawmakers in the 2024 election after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s student debt relief plan.
President Biden calls out Republicans who tout major legislation they opposed
President Biden rebuked Republicans for voting against bills in Congress that are now providing billions in federal dollars.
US Supreme Court rules against Biden administration student loan debt relief plan
The plaintiffs argued the Biden administration overstepped its reach and that a Missouri college loan authority would be harmed by a loss of profits from federal student loan debt relief.
Summer wildfire threat could imperil unexpected US regions
The Fire Center’s recent summer outlook forecasts atypical wildfire activity for the northern tier of the United States, but a reprieve across much of the West.
‘This is not a normal court,’ says Biden as GOP opponents praise affirmative action ruling
President Biden called the decision to end affirmative action at Harvard and the University of North Carolina “severely disappointing."
US Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action in college admissions
Chief Justice John Roberts said the admissions processes at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Roads, bridges, trails, ports: White House awards $2.2B in transportation grants
The projects include improvements and expansions of roads, rail, bridges, pedestrian trails and maritime infrastructure.