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Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy wins 2023 Golden Padlock Award

June 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy wins 2023 Golden Padlock Award
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A staunch commitment to blocking the release of internal emails about a growing public health risk has earned Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy the 2023 Golden Padlock Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors. The award honors the most secretive government agencies in the U.S. The agency originally quoted the Flatwater Free Press a fee…

IRE issues mission statement on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion

June 16, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE issues mission statement on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion

Investigative Reporters & Editors celebrates its new mission statement on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion, adopted unanimously by the IRE Board of Directors on June 14. The statement reaffirms IRE’s commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment at all its events and meetings.  “We believe a diverse and inclusive space helps secure a strong…

The Other Orlando

June 13, 2023 | Comments Off on The Other Orlando
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Things to do and see outside of IRE23 Thanks to Mary Shanklin and Adam Rhodes for helping compile this local guide for the 2023 IRE Conference in Orlando, June 22-25. Shanklin served on the IRE23 regional committee and is currently a journalism instructor at the University of Central Florida. Formerly, Shanklin was a reporter at…

IRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide

June 13, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
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Welcome to the IRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide. Whether you’re looking for queer-focused sessions, IRE personnel, a spot for lunch or a business to support, this guide can be your roadmap while in Orlando. The IRE Board of Directors recently issued a statement reaffirming the organization’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion. When registering, attendees also…

Jeff German colleagues to deliver IRE23 conference keynote

June 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Jeff German colleagues to deliver IRE23 conference keynote
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The late Jeff German’s colleagues — Rhonda Prast, Briana Erickson and Art Kane — will deliver a joint keynote address at IRE23 in Orlando.

Introducing the IRE23 Fellows

June 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Introducing the IRE23 Fellows
An orange with the text IRE23, June 22-25 and Orlando.

IRE is proud to welcome 95 journalists to the IRE23 fellowship class!  IRE and generous benefactors are helping journalists around the country attend the #IRE23 in Orlando, June 22-25. Fellows will attend panels and training sessions, and also network with IRE members from around the country.  Fellowships and scholarships were available to all journalists, including…

Four finalists selected for 10th annual Golden Padlock Award

June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Four finalists selected for 10th annual Golden Padlock Award
Golden Padlock Award finalists

Investigative Reporters and Editors has selected four finalists for the 2023 Golden Padlock Award honoring the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S.

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