Money in Politics: Following the money trail in 2008 elections May 10-11, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Return to IRE Training Host: South Florida Sun-Sentinel 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. Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday. 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 are 6 seats for CAR training, so sign up early to reserve a seat. Workshop Fees (includes a six-month IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students Workshop & Training Location Sun-Sentinel 200 E. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 The training will be held in the New River Center Auditorium located on the first floor. Recommended Hotels Ft. Lauderdale Hotels - Approximately 13 minutes from the training location Riverside Hotel (A few blocks away from Sun-Sentinel) 954-467-0671 620 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Hampton Inn (6-7 blocks away from Sun-Sentinel) 954-924-2700 250 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Parking Free parking is located next to the Sun-Sentinel. Schedule Preliminary schedule Registration Online registration is closed. Please print a copy of the pdf registration form and bring it to register on site. 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.