Alaska Lawmaker Calls for Hiring More Prosecutors, Public Defenders to Reduce Extreme Delay in Criminal Cases
https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-murder-pretrial-delays-impact
https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-murder-pretrial-delays-impact
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Alaska Lawmaker Calls for Hiring More Prosecutors, Public Defenders to Reduce Extreme Delay in Criminal Cases
A Judiciary Committee chair said stories by the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica about sluggish court proceedings “stab my heart.” Fixing the problem will take more than a state Supreme Court order last year limiting new delays, he said.
“A Fraudulent Scheme”: New Mexico Sues Texas Oil Companies for Walking Away From Their Leaking Wells
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-mexico-oil-orphan-wells-cleanup
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-mexico-oil-orphan-wells-cleanup
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“A Fraudulent Scheme”: New Mexico Sues Texas Oil Companies for Walking Away From Their Leaking Wells
New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas oil executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public. An investigation in 2024 by ProPublica and Capital & Main uncovered some of these business dealings.
How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”
https://www.propublica.org/article/bitcoin-jesus-roger-ver-tax-evastion-friends-of-trump-doj
https://www.propublica.org/article/bitcoin-jesus-roger-ver-tax-evastion-friends-of-trump-doj
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How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”
Billionaire fugitive Roger Ver was facing federal criminal charges until he sought the services of a select club of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorneys who have easy access to top Justice Department appointees.
How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”
https://www.propublica.org/article/bitcoin-jesus-roger-ver-tax-evasion-friends-of-trump
https://www.propublica.org/article/bitcoin-jesus-roger-ver-tax-evasion-friends-of-trump
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How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”
Billionaire fugitive Roger Ver was facing federal criminal charges until he sought the services of a select club of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorneys who have easy access to top Justice Department appointees.
ProPublica Publishes Unreleased Data on the Origins of Generic Prenoscription Drugs
https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-generic-drugs-data
https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-generic-drugs-data
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ProPublica Publishes Unreleased Data on the Origins of Generic Prenoscription Drugs
The dataset powers our Rx Inspector tool, which lets you find the factories that made your generic drugs and their FDA inspection track records.
Complaint Accuses Trump’s Criminal Attorney of “Blatant” Crypto Conflict in His Role at DOJ
https://www.propublica.org/article/todd-blanche-complaint-conflict-of-interest
https://www.propublica.org/article/todd-blanche-complaint-conflict-of-interest
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Complaint Accuses Trump’s Criminal Attorney of “Blatant” Crypto Conflict in His Role at DOJ
A watchdog group is seeking an inspector general investigation into Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche after ProPublica reported that he had ordered changes to crypto prosecutions while owning more than $150,000 in digital assets.
“A Godsend”: ProPublica’s Rx Inspector Tool Is Helping People Find Critical Safety Information on Generic Drugs
https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-reshaping-decisions-generic-drugs
https://www.propublica.org/article/rx-inspector-reshaping-decisions-generic-drugs
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“A Godsend”: ProPublica’s Rx Inspector Tool Is Helping People Find Critical Safety Information on Generic Drugs
Health care workers are changing how they counsel patients. Experts are using our database to support their research. And some consumers report they’ve discovered troubling records at the factories where their medications are made.
Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It
https://www.propublica.org/article/kipnuk-alaska-typhoon-halong-climate-change
https://www.propublica.org/article/kipnuk-alaska-typhoon-halong-climate-change
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Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It
The story of Typhoon Halong’s destruction in Kipnuk adds an exclamation point to long-simmering fears about the future of Alaska coastal villages facing down climate change.
Our Reporting Showed Washington Ranks Last in Green Energy Growth. Now the State Is Working to Speed It Up.
https://www.propublica.org/article/washington-renewable-energy-projects-grid-upgrades
https://www.propublica.org/article/washington-renewable-energy-projects-grid-upgrades
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Our Reporting Showed Washington Ranks Last in Green Energy Growth. Now the State Is Working to Speed It Up.
The state’s departing commerce director said there’s added urgency to get the projects done after an Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica investigation showed states like Iowa and Texas have made more progress in renewable energy growth.
Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-artificial-intelligence-google-gemini-transportation-regulations
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-artificial-intelligence-google-gemini-transportation-regulations
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Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years Under Gov. Jeff Landry
https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-parole-drop-jeff-landry
https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-parole-drop-jeff-landry
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Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years Under Gov. Jeff Landry
The state parole board freed 185 prisoners during Landry’s tenure, compared with 858 in the two years before he took office. Hundreds who would have been released under previous governors remain incarcerated with little chance of earning parole.
How Tennessee’s Speaker of the House Helped Keep a Payday Lender’s Struggling Sports Gambling Company Alive
https://www.propublica.org/article/tennessee-sports-gambling-action247-loans
https://www.propublica.org/article/tennessee-sports-gambling-action247-loans
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How Tennessee’s Speaker of the House Helped Keep a Payday Lender’s Struggling Sports Gambling Company Alive
Cameron Sexton took steps that allowed the owners of a payday lending company, Advance Financial, to keep using their stores to boost a now-defunct online sports betting enterprise.
New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater
https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-legislation-oil-gas-injection-wells-water-pollution-cleanup
https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-legislation-oil-gas-injection-wells-water-pollution-cleanup
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New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater
The legislation comes after The Frontier and ProPublica found over 150 incidents where oilfield wastewater had gushed from the earth, releasing toxic chemicals — including some that cause cancer — near homes and farms and into drinking water sources.
A Year in Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-mass-deportation-campaign-first-year
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-mass-deportation-campaign-first-year
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A Year in Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
Skyrocketing detentions, violent arrests, troops in cities. President Donald Trump promised an immigration crackdown that would make history. One year in, we look at how it’s changed the lives of immigrants and citizens across the U.S.
New York Homeless Families Placed in Hotels Weren’t Guaranteed Social Services. New Regulations Could Change That.
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-homeless-families-hotels-update
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-homeless-families-hotels-update
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New York Homeless Families Placed in Hotels Weren’t Guaranteed Social Services. New Regulations Could Change That.
The proposal follows a ProPublica and New York Focus investigation that found counties had placed thousands of adults and children in often-dilapidated hotels as the main response to homelessness.
FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn
https://www.propublica.org/article/fbi-fulton-county-voting-records-search-warrant
https://www.propublica.org/article/fbi-fulton-county-voting-records-search-warrant
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FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn
The search warrant, which sought 2020 election ballots, tabulator tapes, digital data and voter rolls from Fulton County, marked what experts described as a significant escalation in President Donald Trump’s breaking of democratic norms.
We Tested Vapes in Colorado for Signs of Hemp. This Is What We Found.
https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-hemp-thc-testing-results
https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-hemp-thc-testing-results
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We Tested Vapes in Colorado for Signs of Hemp. This Is What We Found.
ProPublica and The Denver Gazette set out to test whether claims of widespread substitution of hemp for marijuana were accurate, purchasing vapes at dispensaries across the Denver area.
Smoke and Mirrors: How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country
https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-thc-intoxicating-hemp-regulation
https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-thc-intoxicating-hemp-regulation
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Smoke and Mirrors: How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country
Colorado, which once served as the model for marijuana regulation, generated billions of dollars in tax revenue while promising to keep consumers safe. Now it’s scrambling to keep harmful hemp off the shelves.
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
https://www.propublica.org/article/todd-blanche-crypto-conflict-senator-letter
https://www.propublica.org/article/todd-blanche-crypto-conflict-senator-letter
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Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related assets when he shut down crypto investigations.
Two School Districts Sue, Claiming Alaska Is Failing Its Constitutional Obligation to Fund Public Education
https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-public-education-funding-failure-lawsuit
https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-public-education-funding-failure-lawsuit
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Two School Districts Sue, Claiming Alaska Is Failing Its Constitutional Obligation to Fund Public Education
The lawsuit points to the effects of the state’s underfunding, including low proficiency-test scores and dangerous building conditions.
She Was a Key Voice of the 1990s Labor Movement in Nike’s Indonesia Factories. Today She Relies on Donations From Abroad.
https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-factory-workers-rights-indonesia-advocate
https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-factory-workers-rights-indonesia-advocate
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She Was a Key Voice of the 1990s Labor Movement in Nike’s Indonesia Factories. Today She Relies on Donations From Abroad.
In 1992, Cicih Sukaesih led fellow Indonesian factory workers in a strike, part of a movement that led Nike to create its first code of conduct. She reflects on her achievements and what’s happened since.