Reporter

Tracy Jan

Jan covers national politics as well as healthcare and education policy from the Washington, D.C. bureau. She previously was the higher education reporter for the Globe, where her work has won the National Headliner Awards. She was also a finalist for the Livingston Awards for Young Journalists in 2010 and 2008.

Latest stories

Mass. tries to retain $250 million for hospitals

By Tracy Jan , Globe Staff

The “Bay State boondoggle” is at risk as Congress considers a bill that would end extra payments for Massachusetts hospitals.

US won’t mirror Mass. on health exchanges

By Tracy Jan , Globe Staff

Under pressure from the insurance industry, the Obama administration decided not to adopt features of the Mass. plan advocates say have helped consumers.

Tierney to introduce gun safety bill

By Tracy Jan , Globe Staff

The bill would require handgun manufacturers to personalize their weapons to make them impossible to fire if they fall into the wrong hands.

May 12

For freshman in Congress, focus is on raising money

By Tracy Jan , Globe Staff

New members get the message quickly or they’re gone. It’s a fact of life in a gridlocked capital.