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Melissa Santos
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Reporter, Axios
Seattle
Biography
I am a reporter covering the state Capitol in Olympia, Washington. When I'm not writing about the Legislature and government agencies, I manage Capital Update, a mobile and tablet app for state government news. My background includes training in HTML and Web design. I also am experienced at taking photos using digital SLR cameras, a skill I picked up by necessity while running a weekly newspaper with no full-time staff. Specialties: Online journalism, accountability reporting, database analysis using public records. Skills: Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, Excel, MySQL; knowledge of JavaScript, Microsoft Access, digital photography. Parlo italiano.
Foreign policy; international affairs; global security; the humanitarian implications of migration corruption and women's health political participation
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Content
By Melissa Santos Verified, Anjelica Tan| Axios Seattle Verified Manage your consent preferencesWe use cookies and similar methods to recognize visitors and remember their preferences. We may also use them to measure ad campaign effectiveness, target ads, and analyze site traffic. Depending on your location, you may opt-in or opt out of the use of these technologies. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver and manage advertisements on Axios and across other websites and platforms.
By Melissa Santos Verified| Axios Seattle Verified Illustration: Natalie Peeples/AxiosA showdown is shaping up in Washington's Legislature over how much to let landlords raise rents, after the state House and Senate passed substantially different versions of a rent cap bill. Why it matters: The legislation has advanced further in Olympia this year than ever before — but the dispute over how high to set the annual rent cap could doom its chances.
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Company Info
Axios
Axios is a digital media company founded in January 2017 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz. The company delivers concise news coverage across various topics, including politics, business, technology, healthcare, and media. Articles are intentionally kept under 300 words to enhance readability, and the editorial approach focuses on factual reporting without partisan opinion. In addition to news content, Axios offers Axios HQ, a subsidiary that provides AI-powered communication software for organizations. This tool helps businesses create clear updates, track engagement, and streamline communications. Axios generates revenue through advertisements, sponsored newsletters, and enterprise software subscriptions. The company serves over 600 organizations, including startups and Fortune 500 companies, catering to professionals and general audiences seeking efficient news consumption.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
+1 203-915-8341
Founded: 2017