ProPublica to expand local reporting network

ProPublica announced Aug. 8 that it’s expanding its Local Reporting Network with a focus on accountability journalism on state governments or state politics. 

ProPublica says the expansion is part of its effort to help stanch the decline in aggressive statehouse coverage across the country.

Under a new two-year grant, New York-based ProPublica will pay the salary, plus an allowance for benefits, for reporters at seven partner news organizations who will spend one year tackling an investigative project in their states.

Reporters will collaborate with a ProPublica senior editor, and ProPublica’s expertise with data, research and engagement will be made available.

Applications for the new slots are due on Sept. 14. Here are details for those interested in applying. The new group of reporters will begin their work on Jan. 2.

ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, announced the creation of its Local Reporting Network last fall.

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