Heather Gustafson is a Freelance Anchor/Reporter for WTOP. She specializes in general assignment news, government and politics, and health and wellness, with a strong focus on public policy and consumer health. Heather is an EMMY award-winning journalist featured in WTOP News and Press Publications, known for her impactful coverage of the Black Lives Matter protests and her dedication to environmental sustainability through her award-winning documentary, TRASHY: A Zero Waste Film.
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By: Heather Gustafson
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This evening, the House Ways and Means Committee passed Senate File 856 – Senator Heather Gustafson’s (DFL-Vadnais Heights) proposal to create a statewide Office of Inspector General. The bill now moves to the House Floor and one step closer to becoming law. Passed by the Senate on an overwhelming bipartisan vote
By: Heather Gustafson
Over a year ago, the Senate first passed the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. After the House’s passage last week, the bill now heads to the Governor’s desk. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, the Minnesota Senate repassed Senate File 856, Senator Heather Gustafson’s legislation to create a statewide Office of Inspector General (OIG). Almost exactly
By: Heather Gustafson
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, Governor Walz signed Senate File 856 into law – Senator Heather Gustafson’s landmark legislation to create a statewide independent Office of Inspector General. The new Office will oversee the use of state tax dollars, prevent fraud against state programs and services, and help coordinate protocols across state agencies. In response,
By: Heather Gustafson
T he 2026 Legislative Session has concluded, and I'm proud of what we were able to accomplish for our community.
By: Heather Gustafson
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is hosting live music, cultural demonstrations, workshops and family-friendly activities during the Fourth of July weekend.
The Summer Youth Employment Program helps 15,000 young people in the District get a paycheck and find connection.
By: Heather Gustafson
Summer break is the best time for parents to start prepping their kids for the new school year, according to one Children’s National Hospital physician.
By: Heather Gustafson
W hether I'm in our community or at the Capital, my job stays the same: listen to what our community needs and find practical ways to get it done.
By: Heather Gustafson
After more than 130 years, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia, is set to close at the end of August.
By: Heather Gustafson
The annual Safety Patrol Training Camp, hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools’ Office of Transportation Services, combined hands-on exercises with classroom lessons.
