Profiles

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.

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. https://penncapital-star.com/author/jacob-fischler/

Veteran journalist Clark Kauffman is the deputy editor of the Iowa Capital Dispatch, a sibling site of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

Chris Dunham is a father, a full-time caregiver, and a member of MomsRising. He lives in Feasterville, Pennsylvania.

Jessica F. Simmons is a Reporter & Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER, covering community stories and public policies across the country. Featured in print, broadcast, and radio journalism, her work shows her passion for local storytelling and amplifying issues that matter to communities nationwide.