Natalie is a policy and politics reporter at POLITICO in Washington, D.C. She reports primarily on cannabis, Western politics, veterans and Native Americans.
Recent Work
MONTANA’S TRIBAL VOTERS COULD DETERMINE THE MAKEUP OF THE SENATE
Following a major turnout dip in 2022, Native American voters are now a key target in the Montana Senate race, where their votes could make or break Jon Tester’s chances of heading back to the Hill.
the lawmaker giving democrats an identity crisis
With an eclectic voting record, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez from Washington state has riled the left flank of her party. She thinks that’s a good thing.
’SEIZE ALL CANNABIS’: INSIDE THE SURPRISING FEDERAL CRACKDOWN ON NEW MEXICO WEED FARMERS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been seizing cannabis in the southern part of the state, sparking tensions with Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.