Dan McCue
Dan McCue is the Editor of The Well News. In nearly three decades in journalism, he has been the managing editor for a chain of 18 weekly newspapers, the Southeast regional editor for the Courthouse News Service, and was county government and environmental reporter at the Stuart News in Stuart, Florida.
Dan began his career in media as an editorial staff assistant at The New Yorker magazine. Since then, and in addition to the work mentioned above, his work has been published in a number of other publications including Renewable Energy Magazine, the Charleston Regional Business Journal, Newsday, the Riverdale Press, Hartford Courant, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Miami Herald, World Trade Magazine, The Music Paper, Spin and Guitar for the Practicing Musician.
Over the course of Dan’s career, he’s written about federal, state and local government, economic development, international trade, NASA and the aerospace industry, the environment and climate change, particularly the health and well-being of Florida’s Everglades and estuary system, energy, the entertainment industry, and even thoroughbred horse racing.
He also hosted his own public affairs cable television program, “Insight Nassau,” was a regular panelist on News 12 Long Island’s “Reporter’s Roundtable” program and made frequent guest appearances on WGBB radio on Long Island, speaking on government, politics and business.
In June 2022, he was recognized by the Washington, D.C., Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists as a finalist in the beat reporting category of its Dateline Awards for journalism excellence for his coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Dan brought home two 2023 Dateline Awards for Online Breaking News and Feature Reporting from the Washington, D.C., Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Dan is a member of the Poynter alumni network, his having completed a master class in covering climate change science and policy in a polarized world.
Dan can be reached at [email protected] and @DanMcCue
Recent Work
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House next Wednesday for a... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House next Wednesday for a state visit intended to underscore the strength of the alliance between the two nations, the White House said on Thursday. The visit by the prime minister... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the drug Zevtera for the treatment of adults with certain... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the drug Zevtera for the treatment of adults with certain bloodstream infections, those with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and adult and pediatric patients 3 months to less than 18 years old with community-acquired... Read More
BOSTON — A state advisory panel has unanimously endorsed Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to pardon tens of thousands of... Read More
BOSTON — A state advisory panel has unanimously endorsed Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to pardon tens of thousands of state residents convicted of misdemeanor cannabis charges. Healey unveiled the sweeping pardon proposal last month, explaining that she was heeding President Joe Biden’s call to forgive... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that as a result of administration efforts, three of the four largest... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that as a result of administration efforts, three of the four largest inhaler manufacturers will cap the cost of their products at $35 per month for most patients. “Twenty-seven million Americans have asthma, including 4 million kids, and... Read More
LOVELAND, Colo. — Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent emergency surgery Wednesday morning for a blood clot in her leg and has... Read More
LOVELAND, Colo. — Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent emergency surgery Wednesday morning for a blood clot in her leg and has been diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare vascular condition that affects a vein in the pelvis, her reelection campaign announced. In a statement, the campaign said... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden did not mince words Tuesday as he blasted a Florida Supreme Court ruling in which... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden did not mince words Tuesday as he blasted a Florida Supreme Court ruling in which it said the state constitution does not protect abortion rights, in the process allowing one of the strictest abortion bans in the country to take effect... Read More
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, on Monday was named the new chair of the nearly three-year-old Conservative Climate Caucus.... Read More
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, on Monday was named the new chair of the nearly three-year-old Conservative Climate Caucus. Miller-Meeks is taking over leadership of the group from Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, who helped found the caucus in June 2021 and has been its chair... Read More
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has published a notice of “area identification” in the Federal... Read More
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has published a notice of “area identification” in the Federal Register for the first series of proposed sales under the new National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Unveiled last December, the program is... Read More
TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge on Friday struck down New Jersey’s long-standing practice of listing candidates favored by political... Read More
TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge on Friday struck down New Jersey’s long-standing practice of listing candidates favored by political bosses more prominently on state ballots than primary opponents running without the parties’ blessing. For years, the practice has greatly enhanced the power of the leaders... Read More
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a recommendation for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to relax restrictions on... Read More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a recommendation for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to relax restrictions on cannabis. "This is monumental," Biden said in a video announcement. "Today, my administration took a major step to reclassify [cannabis]... Read More
WASHINGTON — Fifteen members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats, have been named finalists for a Democracy Award, an annual award... Read More
WASHINGTON — Fifteen members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats, have been named finalists for a Democracy Award, an annual award bestowed by the Congressional Management Foundation to recognize excellence in constituent services by members and their offices. Founded in 1977,... Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Natural gas producer CNX Resources said it plans to build a $1.5 billion facility at Pittsburgh's... Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Natural gas producer CNX Resources said it plans to build a $1.5 billion facility at Pittsburgh's airport to make hydrogen-based fuels, but only if President Joe Biden’s administration allows coal mine methane to qualify for tax credits that... Read More
Marta Moehring voted the way she prefers in Nebraska's Republican primary Tuesday — in person, at her west Omaha polling... Read More
Marta Moehring voted the way she prefers in Nebraska's Republican primary Tuesday — in person, at her west Omaha polling place. She didn’t even consider taking advantage of the state’s no-excuse mail-in ballot process. In fact, she would prefer to... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House committees moved ahead Thursday with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House committees moved ahead Thursday with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel, advancing the matter after the White House's decision to block the... Read More
Kratom, a botanical substance from Southeast Asia with centuries of traditional use, has gained popularity in recent years for its... Read More
Kratom, a botanical substance from Southeast Asia with centuries of traditional use, has gained popularity in recent years for its potential benefits, including relaxation and mood enhancement. However, alongside this surge in interest comes the need for robust regulation to... Read More
