Money in Politics: Following the money trail in 2008 elections December 1-2, 2007 - Columbus, OH. Return to IRE Training Host: The Columbus Dispatch This workshop is being made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. At this one day workshop, learn how to follow the money and its influence after the election. The workshop will emphasize money in local and state elections on the horizon, including the impact of "527 organizations,"  tax-exempt political groups that do fundraising and advocacy related to political issues or voting at those levels. This workshop is limited to the first 100 people who register. Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training will be offered the second half-day. This hands-on, computer-assisted reporting class will build data analysis skills for reporters covering money in politics. The class will use federal and state-level data, including "527" data from the IRS. Instructors will emphasize story ideas generated by the analysis. There is limited space for CAR training, available on a first-come, first-served basis. As of Nov. 19, the CAR session is full. To add your name to a waiting list, please email jgreen@ire.org. Workshop Fees (includes a six-month IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students Workshop Location The Columbus Dispatch Second-floor Conference Room 34 S. Third St. Columbus, OH 43215 CAR Training Location The Columbus Dispatch Computer Training Room 62 E. Broad St. (1 block from newspaper) Columbus, OH 43215 Recommended Hotels The Columbus/Renaissance Hotel (one block north of The Dispatch) 50 N. Third St. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-5050 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr-the-columbus-a-renaissance-hotel Hyatt on Capitol Square (one block south of The Dispatch) 75 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-1234 http://capitolsquare.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp Doubletree Hotel (four blocks west of The Dispatch) 50 S. Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 228-4600 http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CMHSBDT Need a roommate? Schedule Schedule Registration Pre-registration is now closed, but space is still available. Please print the PDF registration form and bring it with you to register at the event. PDF Registration Form Cancellations need to be sent via e-mail to jgreen@ire.org. There is a $20 processing fee ($10 for students) for cancellations until the day before the event. Refunds will not be given for cancellations on the day of the event. See what other specialized training IRE offers.