Mike DeBonis
Mike DeBonis
Reporter

Mike DeBonis covers local politics and government for The Washington Post. He also writes a blog and a political analysis column that runs on Fridays. DeBonis joined in Post in 2010 after spending six years at Washington City Paper as a reporter and editor, including three years writing a column on District politics. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and a native of Northwest Indiana.

Latest by Mike DeBonis

Medicaid troubles put D.C. health-care providers in a tight spot

Medicaid troubles put D.C. health-care providers in a tight spot

For the smallest providers, the demise of D.C.’s biggest Medicaid contractor presents an urgent question: How to make ends meet?

D.C. shows Sun Belt-like population growth

D.C. shows Sun Belt-like population growth

Among the nation's 25 largest cities, only Austin and Charlotte grew faster than the District did between 2010 and 2012.

Tommy Wells discusses his mayoral run

Tommy Wells discusses his mayoral run

Ahead of his formal announcement Saturday, Wells sat for a lengthy interview on why he's running and his vision for the city.

Wells kicks off mayoral campaign

Wells kicks off mayoral campaign

The Ward 6 Democrat becomes the District’s most viable white mayoral candidate in two decades.