Covering D.C. for @notus.com. Previously housing @bangordailynews.bsky.social.
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Zara Norman ✍️
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Did you know that highly-skilled window washers make six figures, or that the rigs they work from are tailor-made to each skyscraper?
If you didn't, check out my story in today's @southsideweekly.bsky.social on what it takes to keep Chicago's skyline sparkling:
southsideweekly.com/the-workers-...
The US Supreme Court weighed the future of a key pathway that brings cheaper generic drugs to market sooner — a practice known as "skinny labeling" — Wednesday.
My story, on the case and what it means for consumers, in @statesnewsroom.com:
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
HUGE day: @notus.com has launched its local coverage!
D.C. folks, tap in — we're building something very exciting here. I'm thrilled to be a part of it.
Zara Norman ✍️
Thrilled to share that I'm joining @notus.com (soon to be The Star!) to contribute energetic, accountability-driven local reporting for the D.C. region starting in June.
Say hi & send tips to [email protected]⭐️
NEW: In a letter that cited ProPublica’s reporting, Sens. Rick Scott and Kirsten Gillibrand asked Secretary Pete Hegseth for more information about the military’s drug supply and its reliance on foreign manufacturers.
Zara Norman ✍️
Zara Norman ✍️
Zara Norman ✍️
The D.C. Council has restored funding for lots of social services and programs that @mayorbowser.dc.gov proposed cutting in the budget, but it also kicked the can down the road on some big spending and revenue challenges the city is facing: www.notus.org/metro/dc-cou...
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This morning we exposed that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's son started working at the Treasury Dept at the start of the Trump admin.
Officials say he's on a DOJ detail there.
Sources told me his hiring was understood internally to be a political appointment.
www.notus.org/us-news/samu...
GENERIC DRUGS: We have a partnership now with @medillschool.bsky.social News Service, graduate journalism students from Northwestern University, and here is a story by Zara Norman: US Supreme Court weighs case that could hinder cheaper drug manufacturing www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
Lawmakers did not consider raising taxes on wealthy residents as part of their first 2027 budget vote.
The D.C. delegate race is the most expensive on record — and we haven't even made it to the June 16 primary 💸
Dive into the candidates' new campaign finance reports on @notus.com www.notus.org/2026-electio...
It's a big day: @notus.com has started publishing local D.C. news! Things are just getting started and we'll be ramping up soon, so stay tuned and get in touch if you have any great story ideas or tips! www.notus.org
NOTUS is a newsroom like no other: a mix of veteran reporters and editors working with some of the country’s most promising up-and-coming reporters — individuals from different regions, different back...
In a letter that cited ProPublica’s reporting, Sens. Rick Scott and Kirsten Gillibrand asked the defense secretary for more information about the military’s drug supply and its reliance on foreign man...
Philip Alito has been working as an attorney with the Treasury’s office of the general counsel for months even as the Supreme Court takes up cases involving the department.
By Zara Norman/Medill News ServiceWASHINGTON — John Bailey said he’s saved tens of thousands of dollars over the last decade by relying on a generic prescription to lower his cholesterol.The 68-year-o...
By Zara Norman/Medill News ServiceWASHINGTON — John Bailey said he’s saved tens of thousands of dollars over the last decade by relying on a generic prescription to lower his cholesterol.The 68-year-o...
