Money in Politics: Following the money trail in 2008 elections April 19-20, 2008 (Saturday & Sunday) - St. Paul, Minn. Return to IRE Training Host: University of St. Thomas and St. Paul Pioneer Press 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 noon 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 is limited space for CAR training, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop Fees (includes a six-month IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students Workshop & Training Location University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Training on Saturday will be held in 118 McNeely Hall Optional computer-assisted reporting training will be held in 200 McNeely Hall Recommended Hotels Downtown St. Paul Hotels - Approximately 13 minutes from the training location Holiday Inn RiverCentre Crowne Plaza Hilton Garden Inn Parking Campus MapParking information: Parking is available behind McNeely Hall. McNeely Hall is building 81 on the campus map. 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.
Host: University of St. Thomas and St. Paul Pioneer Press
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 noon 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 is limited space for CAR training, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Workshop Fees (includes a six-month IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students
University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Training on Saturday will be held in 118 McNeely Hall Optional computer-assisted reporting training will be held in 200 McNeely Hall
Downtown St. Paul Hotels - Approximately 13 minutes from the training location
Campus MapParking information: Parking is available behind McNeely Hall. McNeely Hall is building 81 on the campus map.