The IRE Resource Center is a major research library containing more than 23,250 investigative stories — both print and broadcast. Add to that more than 3,000 tipsheets from our national conferences on how to cover specific beats or do specific stories and you have a resource that no reporter or editor should be without. These stories and tipsheets are searchable online or by contacting the Resource Center directly (573-882-3364 or rescntr@ire.org) where a researcher can help you pinpoint what you need. Browse or search the tipsheet section of our library below. Logged-in members can view the tipsheets free online:
Search results for "attorney general" ...
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Office of Government Information Services: Government Transparency Resources
This tipsheet lists resources for government transparency (including links).
Tags: transparency; FOIA; president; attorney general; White House; open government; FOIA Dashboard
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Education: From cheaters to teachersr
The reporters created an extensive list of documents and sources that can be used to cover the education beat. They also include advice as you approach your coverage of this beat.
Tags: Incident reports; court records; transcripts; Department of Education's discipline database; sex offender registry; attorney general; public records; misconduct; administrative hearings; personnel files
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10 Story Ideas for Quick Turn Business Beat Investigations
Lorek gives a list of quick hit stories for the business beat with suggestions ranging from mining EPA violations to OSHA inspection reports,
Tags: EPA; military contracts; appraisal district; nonprofits; tax abatements; SEC filings; Attorneys General office; mortgage brokers; databases; complaints; OSHA;
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Covering Immigration
The authors offer general tips for reporters on the immigration beat, like the importance of making connections with immigration defense attorneys and grassroots organizations. The tipsheet also lists some good immigration websites. Finally, the tipsheet contains a list compiled by Lise Olsen of the top ten contacts and websites for immigration coverage.
Tags: immigration; beat reporting; ethnic communities; US Immigration and Citizen Services
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Chapter 44-14 WAC Public Records Act - Model Rules
This is a guide from the office of the Attorney General of Washington about public records. It covers each part of the law, and how public officials are supposed to respond to requests.
Tags: public records; open records; freedom of information; state government
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Top 15 Tips for Public Records Requesters
McKenna offers advice from the office of the Attorney General of Washington about filing public records requests in the state. He discusses the perspective of the state government, and describes the measures in place to aid cooperation between the government and the requester.
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Tips For Getting Public Records in Texas
This tipsheet covers the basics for requesting public records in Texas. It also provides tips for getting certain records based on information from the state Attorney General's annual public records training for government employees. The tipsheet addresses recent changes to the law, such as changes made because of homeland security issues. It also covers negotiating for records, submitting a PIA request and disputing the cost of filling requests. It states what data is allowed to be withheld and what must be released.
Tags: Public Information Act; data negotiation; databases; CAR; FOIA; HIPPA; electronic records
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Tipsheet No: 2108
This tipsheet provides a brief overview of how to cover federal courts. It talks about the independent parts of the federal court system...with information on investigative agencies, U.S. Attorneys, and judges. It talks about enforcement trends, and federal court policies.
Tags: federal courts; U.S. Attorneys; attorney general; judges; federal prosecutors; enforcement
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State Data: Making it Work for You
Kevin Corcoran provides a great list of useful websites where you can find information and databases on state and local government (taxes, finances, salaries, etc.). This tipsheet also has examples on how to analyze databases (campaign finance, property taxes, etc.) by making spreadsheets. It also provides tips on how to get started on making spreadsheets as well as obtaining data.
Tags: state government; local government; budget; tax; legislatures; lawmakers; spreadsheets; datasets; attorney general; campaign contribution; octane-testing; litigation; property tax; unclaimed property; state board and commission; state employees; harassment; overtime; CAR
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Nonprofits: Deciphering the Documents
Included in this tipsheet is the basics of nonprofit reporting, what's in a 990, the difference between a public charity and a foundation, what forms different organizations file, a summary of the new disclosure rules and where to find the state charity offices. Also attached are the different IRS categories of nonprofits, and what kind of registration is required in each state
Tags: foundation; exempts; attorney general; IRS; Internal Revenue Service; Publication 557; unrelated business income tax; Form 990; application for exemption; determination letter