FeaturedJune 22 2026

Column: Pull the plug on shadowy business courts

Anyone who doubts that secrecy in government breeds poor public policy should take a look at the launched by our Wisconsin Supreme Court.  For the last five years, the project has granted large commercial interests outsized influence over our court system’s handling of their cases, exactly as intended. The business court pilot debuted in 2017… – MORE –

Free 2-day session offered on covering jails

Poynter is offering an intensive two-day workshop in St. Petersburg, Florida, focused on understanding the causes and consequences of local jail incarceration and explore ways that communities are addressing the issue. The deadline to apply is April 22. Deeply report stories about your local jail, including who’s in jail and why Explore efforts nationwide to… – MORE –

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