By: Katie Shepherd
The practice of “committee dinners,” which can cost lobbyists and other special-interest groups as much as nearly $13,500 in a night, dates back to the 1990s.
Metro Reporter Covering Maryland Politics And Government
Katie Shepherd is a Metro Reporter covering Maryland Politics and Government at The Washington Post. She focuses on elections, government, and public policy, drawing from her extensive experience covering state and local politics, as well as health and science topics. Katie's work has been featured in numerous outlets including the Anchorage Daily News, Slate Magazine, and The Baltimore Sun.
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Katie Shepherd's coverage heavily focuses on local government announcements and legal policy regulations, with a significant emphasis on health-related topics. She would likely be receptive to pitches related to changes in health policies, government regulations affecting healthcare facilities or services, as well as legal developments impacting the healthcare industry within the Washington D.C. area.
Given her focus on specific localities such as Maryland and Montgomery County, she may also be interested in stories that pertain directly to these areas, especially those involving political decisions, public policies or controversies surrounding key institutions like Johns Hopkins.
Additionally, due to her articles covering a wide range of topics including assisted living homes, fishing regulations and transportation rules at parking spaces among others; there is potential for experts in these fields to offer insights into how various regulatory changes are impacting communities within the greater D.C., Washington area.
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