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Washington state is now the largest government in the country to ban the cancer-causing industrial waste. The asphalt sealant is used on surfaces such as driveways, parking lots, and even playgrounds. One US Representative is seeking a nationwide ban.  “The Washington state legislation and Doggett’s drive for a nationwide ban flowed from studies by…
Read MoreUpdate: Deadline to sign up for a mentor has been extended to May 23. Get the most out of the IRE conference by signing up for a mentor. Since IRE was founded, our members have trained and taught their fellow journalists innovative skills to perform great journalism. IRE’s mentor program at the 2011 Conference in…
Read MoreBy Kyle Deas Graduate Student, University of Missouri With spring sweeps here and the summer fast approaching, the enterprising broadcast reporter may be on the lookout for ways to make a splash. Here are a few ideas and resources for investigative stories with high public interest and a quick turnaround. Boating accidents: If you live…
Read MoreSix seats on the 13-member IRE Board of Directors are up for election. The election will be held June 11 at the IRE annual conference in Orlando, Fla. Nine members have declared their candidacy in time to be put on the Absentee Ballots. You may view their statements here. For more information on absentee guidelines…
Read MoreAn AP investigation reveals that the millions of dollars given to coastal towns affected by the massive oil spill last year is not being used for cleanup purposes. While the crisis was still unfolding, BP “poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Gulf Coast communities with few strings attached.” AP reporters found that a small…
Read MoreIn this three-part series from The (Raleigh) News & Observer, reporters revealed about “$140 million has been spent on work that is failing, needs significant repair or is too far from distressed sources of drinking water.” The series discovered stream restoration projects that require “hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs.” They also found numerous…
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