Thread by @propublica

We’ve seen a lot of governors changing rules and policies because of stories coming out of our Local Reporting Network.

We think it’s a big deal when our journalism makes a real-world impact, so we want to tell you about a few examples (THREAD) 👇

2/ @CTMirror's @jacquelinerabe showed how Connecticut lets rich communities keep low income people of color OUT.

@GovNedLamont just announced a potential fix: If wealthy towns want transportation funding, they’ll need more affordable housing units.
propublica.org/article/after-…

3/ Following reporting from @postandcourier's @joey_cranney on abuses of power by magistrate judges, SC Gov. @henrymcmaster pledged to require magistrates applying for new terms to disclose their disciplinary records.
propublica.org/article/we-inv…

4/ After @pohl_jason of @sacbee_news and @ryangabrielson found unchecked violence and abuses of power in California’s county jails, Gov. @GavinNewsom called for more accountability and better oversight.
propublica.org/article/califo…

5/ @LynnArditi found instances of people calling 911 in Rhode Island and talking to operators who weren’t trained to give CPR instructions over the phone. Some people died.

@GovRaimondo signed a budget that includes more money to train RI's 911 operators.
propublica.org/article/rhode-…

6/ After @kylehopkinsAK from @adndotcom found dozens of cops who were sex offenders or had been convicted of domestic violence, @GovDunleavy proposed changes to state law to improve hiring standards. propublica.org/article/sex-of…

7/ In New Jersey, @GovMurphy vetoed an extension of tax incentives after reporting from @NancySolomon2 and @JPillets of @wnyc detailed how political boss George Norcross, his family and associates had benefited from the program.
propublica.org/article/phil-m…

8/ And at @ProPublicaIL, @msanchezMIA & @sandhya__k reported that Chicago’s parking ticket and debt collection practices disproportionately hurt black motorists.

This month, @GovPritzker signed legislation that gave back nearly 55,000 drivers licenses.
propublica.org/article/tens-o…

9/ With D.C. news flooding your feed, remember: Local journalism that holds state leaders accountable can lead to *real* change.

At least, that’s what @charlesornstein, who oversees our Local Reporting Network, thinks:
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10/ Applications for our Local Reporting Network are still open.

If you’re a local reporter & have an investigative story about an abuse of power in your community, please apply! propublica.org/article/applic…

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