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.
Nike Says Its Factory Workers Make Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. In Indonesia, Workers Say, “It’s Not True.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-wages-clothing-shoe-factory-indonesia
https://www.propublica.org/article/nike-wages-clothing-shoe-factory-indonesia
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Nike Says Its Factory Workers Make Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. In Indonesia, Workers Say, “It’s Not True.”
An average worker at the foreign factories that make Nike’s goods earns 1.9 times the local minimum wage, the company says. None of the workers The Oregonian/OregonLive spoke with in Nike’s second-largest production hub said they earned that much.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
https://www.propublica.org/article/alex-pretti-shooting-cbp-agents-identified-jesus-ochoa-raymundo-gutierrez
https://www.propublica.org/article/alex-pretti-shooting-cbp-agents-identified-jesus-ochoa-raymundo-gutierrez
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Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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FAA Warns Airlines About Safety Risks From Rocket Launches, Urges “Extreme Caution”
https://www.propublica.org/article/faa-safety-warning-spacex-starship-explosions-airlines
https://www.propublica.org/article/faa-safety-warning-spacex-starship-explosions-airlines
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FAA Warns Airlines About Safety Risks From Rocket Launches, Urges “Extreme Caution”
The agency’s official safety alert comes as SpaceX looks to ramp up Starship tests. A recent ProPublica investigation found that explosions during previous Starship launches disrupted air traffic and forced pilots to scramble for safety.
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Mass. Governor Proposes Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Rape When DNA Evidence Exists
https://www.propublica.org/article/massachusetts-rape-statute-of-limitations-dna-healey-proposal
https://www.propublica.org/article/massachusetts-rape-statute-of-limitations-dna-healey-proposal
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Mass. Governor Proposes Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Rape When DNA Evidence Exists
A WBUR-ProPublica investigation found that no DNA match, testimony or even confession could allow a rape to be prosecuted after the state’s 15-year deadline. The governor aims to “help survivors who have had to wait far too long for justice.”
Idaho Seeks to Improve Its Troubled Coroner System and Lagging Child Autopsy Rates
https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-coroner-system-legislation-impact
https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-coroner-system-legislation-impact
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Idaho Seeks to Improve Its Troubled Coroner System and Lagging Child Autopsy Rates
An advisory panel is developing a bill to mandate autopsies in some circumstances, including unexplained child deaths. The state would help fund autopsies for coroners who get national certification, to address underfunding and bolster standards.
We Found New York’s Guardianship System in Shambles. Now State Lawmakers Say They Have a Plan to Help Fix It.
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-good-guardianship-act-kathy-hochul
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-good-guardianship-act-kathy-hochul
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We Found New York’s Guardianship System in Shambles. Now State Lawmakers Say They Have a Plan to Help Fix It.
Two years after ProPublica first documented the state’s dire shortage of guardians — and the substandard care some provide — lawmakers are pitching a $15 million-per-year fix. It’s unclear whether the law has the governor’s support.
A Mississippi Synagogue Was Attacked in 1967 and 2026. The Antisemitic Rhetoric Looked the Same Then and Now.
https://www.propublica.org/article/jackson-mississippi-synagogue-arson-antisemitism
https://www.propublica.org/article/jackson-mississippi-synagogue-arson-antisemitism
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A Mississippi Synagogue Was Attacked in 1967 and 2026. The Antisemitic Rhetoric Looked the Same Then and Now.
A 19-year-old accused of setting a Mississippi synagogue on fire allegedly dubbed Beth Israel a “synagogue of Satan.” The phrase echoed antisemitic rhetoric used almost 60 years ago by a KKK leader accused of masterminding a bombing of Beth Israel.
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-raid-landlord-tren-de-aragua
https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-raid-landlord-tren-de-aragua
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The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments.”
The Dramatic Rise of Farm Labor Contractors Has Led to Rampant Abuses. Here’s Why Regulators Have Failed to Stop Them.
https://www.propublica.org/article/h-2a-visa-farmworker-exploitation-regulators
https://www.propublica.org/article/h-2a-visa-farmworker-exploitation-regulators
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The Dramatic Rise of Farm Labor Contractors Has Led to Rampant Abuses. Here’s Why Regulators Have Failed to Stop Them.
Experts say there aren’t enough state and federal inspectors to adequately vet whether labor contractors who oversee farmworkers are following the rules. Nor is there broad political support to invest more resources to protect foreign workers.
After Years of Silence, Texas Medical Board Issues Training for Doctors on How to Legally Provide Abortions
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-medical-board-abortion-training-doctors
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-medical-board-abortion-training-doctors
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After Years of Silence, Texas Medical Board Issues Training for Doctors on How to Legally Provide Abortions
The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say the complications women face in pregnancy are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.
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“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
https://www.propublica.org/article/why-local-state-police-rarely-investigate-ice-cbp-fbi
https://www.propublica.org/article/why-local-state-police-rarely-investigate-ice-cbp-fbi
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“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable when they violate the Constitution and the law.
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The Clear Labels Act Would Change What You Know About Your Prenoscription Medication
https://www.propublica.org/article/drug-manufacturer-labels-us-senate-bill
https://www.propublica.org/article/drug-manufacturer-labels-us-senate-bill
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The Clear Labels Act Would Change What You Know About Your Prenoscription Medication
The bill, introduced by Sens. Rick Scott and Kirsten Gillibrand, follows a bipartisan investigation that cited ProPublica’s reporting on dangerous foreign drugmakers and the medicine they continued to sell in the U.S.
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Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump
https://www.propublica.org/article/institute-of-museum-and-library-services-grant-guidelines-donald-trump
https://www.propublica.org/article/institute-of-museum-and-library-services-grant-guidelines-donald-trump
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Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump
Former Institute of Museum and Library Services leaders from both political parties expressed concern that the new funding guidelines could encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American history.
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