Ian Kullgren Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Covers the US workforce, unions, strikes, and other economic movements among workers.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Reports on workplace policy on Capitol Hill, the U.S. Department of Labor and the White House. Broke news of President Trump’s plan to deport migrants to “safe third” countries; an attempt by his administration to leverage strike negotiations between General Motors and the United Auto Workers to reopen an assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio; and a short-lived plan to close federally funded training centers for underprivileged youth. Wrote a magazine story on how a dearth of safety regulations on small farms pushed by the agriculture lobby contributes to scores of fatal accidents each year, and profiled a far-left candidate for the AFL-CIO presidency. Previously served on the agriculture team covering the Trump transition, including ethical conflicts surrounding Trump nominee Sonny Perdue. Was a core member of POLITICO’s live fact-checking team for the 2016 debates.

Salem, Oregon

Wrote daily stories on regional politics for The Oregonian. Covered the fall of Gov. John Kitzhaber, who was forced to resign amid an influence-peddling scandal, and the rise of his successor, Kate Brown. Covered breaking news, including wildfires that devastated the Warm Springs Reservation and the worst mass shooting in state history at Umpqua Community College. Was part of a team that covered a 41-day standoff with armed militants at a wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon, earning the Associated Press Media Editors grand prize for news reporting in 2017.

East Lansing, Mich.

Oversaw a 42-person student staff across seven departments for daily print and online editions.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Covered the Ohio statehouse and governor, including new laws restricting abortion, state budget negotiations and a variety of other legislation. Completed an investigative project examining the causes behind a surge of heroin deaths in the state.

Washington, D.C.

Covered the 113th U.S. Congress with a focus on domestic policy and budgetary issues. Reported on debt ceiling negotiations, sequestration and President Barack Obama's proposed gun control measures.

East Lansing, Mich.

Managed state and local government reporting, 2012 election coverage and crime reporting.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Wrote daily print and online stories for the Kalamazoo Gazette, part of MLive Media Group.

Covered state and national politics, policy and legislation for a student audience. Wrote 8-10 articles per week for print and online, in addition to producing mulitmedia content.

Reported on local affairs, government and business.