Sunlight Research
Training Workshops
Register now for monthly hands-on workshops provide members opportunities to grow their reporting skillsets with the latest techniques and tools for investigative research.
December:
'Tis the season, fa la la la lobbying and gifts
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Federal and state-level lobbying:
Learn to investigate lobbying activities at both federal and state levels .
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Gifts to elected officials:
Use financial documents to track gifts to elected officials during their campaigns and after taking office.
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Industry influence on policy:
Understand the strategies industries use to shape public policy, and practice uncovering this influence using open-source databases.
January:
New year,
new lawmakers
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Tracking legislative activities:
Learn to monitor bills, voting records and committee work to understand influences on policy priorities.
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Assessing ethics and resource use:
Explore campaign finance, public spending and potential ethics violations to evaluate accountability and transparency.
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Analyzing public engagement:
Track speeches, media presence and constituent interactions to gauge their stance on key issues and public perception.
