Sunlight Research
Training Workshops
Register now for our monthly hands-on workshops to grow your reporting skillset with the latest techniques and tools for investigative research.
'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.
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Thursday, Jan. 16, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
(Enroll by Wednesday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m. ET)
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 officials' stances on key issues and their public perception.
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Tuesday, Jan. 14, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
(Enroll by Monday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m. ET)
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Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2 to 3 p.m. ET
(Enroll by Monday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m. ET)
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Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3 to 4 p.m. ET
(Enroll by Monday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. ET)
