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In the wake of database breaches, the debate on Social Security numbers is heating up. Here's how to report on it. (Image by "ComMkt" via Pixabay, CCO Creative Commons)

Reporting on data breaches and the social security number debate

Dorianne Perrucci October 31, 2017

The massive Equifax data breach continues to fuel debate on how to stop the use of Social Security numbers for personal identification. Even Richard Smith,

Taxpayers often fund NFL stadiums, but they don't always have a say in the matter. (Image by "KeithJJ" via Pixabay, CC0 Creative Commons)

Eight ways your readers may be paying for their football stadium

Jimmie Jackson September 13, 2017

The National Football League makes more money than any other pro sports league in the country. Over the past 20 years, NFL teams have raised

Understand the new NAFTA goals, then localize them for your readers. ("Ships on the Galveston Harbour" by "Marcus" via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Localizing the new NAFTA goals

Arren Kimbel-Sannit August 1, 2017

The office of the U.S. Trade Representative released a 17-page document in July outlining the Trump administration’s goals for renegotiations of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade

With the possibility of new rules on retirement funds, business reporters should tackle the topic. ("Look left, look right" image by Franck Michel via Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

New rules on retirement savings

Dorianne Perrucci June 8, 2017

“Auto-IRA” plans are now in legal limbo for millions of U.S. workers. President Trump recently repealed a 2016 resolution from the U.S. Department of Labor

FOIA user’s guide: Six key sources

Staff June 7, 2017

When a city bids to host the Olympics, it’s big sports news. It’s also a massive business story. Billions are invested, which means companies will vie

Farming plays a major role in many U.S. regions. These recent reports highlight some of the big topics reporters should keep in mind. (Image by "tpsdave" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Agriculture update: Six great reads

Sally Kilbridge June 6, 2017

Farming is a vital part of the American landscape. According to the USDA, agriculture, food, and related industries contributed $992 billion to U.S. gross domestic product (GDP)

The 2018 proposed budget, released Tuesday, is ripe with story ideas for business reporters. (Budgetary photo courtesy of http://costculator.com/)

2018 federal budget story angles

Arren Kimbel-Sannit May 24, 2017

The Office of Management and Budget released President Donald Trump’s full budget proposal for fiscal year 2018 Tuesday morning. It fleshed out ideas and priorities

We asked five Reynolds Center friends to weigh in on President Trump's biggest economic impact so far. (Photo taken from Flickr).

Ask the experts: Trump’s biggest economic impact

Timothy Johns April 12, 2017

President Trump has been in office less than 100 days, but he’s been making headlines for weeks with his talk about tax reform, trade bills, economic

Proposed tariffs on Mexican wares will have an impact on American purchasers—not just of pinatas, but big-ticket items such as computers and applicances. ("East Los Angeles" image by Ralph Hockens via Flickr, CC By 2.0)

How to localize NAFTA

Sally Kilbridge April 3, 2017

Donald Trump released a draft of key proposals for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement to members of Congress last week. It appears to strike a

Government information may be harder to access, but diligent investigators have several paths to pursue. (Image by "lucianofiore" via flickr, CC BY 2.0)

New ways to uncover federal agency information

Erik Sherman February 20, 2017

One of the developments impacting business reporters early in the new administration is the accessibility of data and information. Various federal agencies reportedly were put on an

The new administration provides plenty of rich angles for business stories. ("White House" by DC John via flickr, CC BY 2.0)

Business reporting in the new administration: Challenges and opportunities

Erik Sherman February 10, 2017

The new Trump administration has turned politics-as-expected on its head. The Republican-dominated Congress has been close behind, intent on upending years of laws and regulations.

How to localize export stories

Susan Johnston Taylor January 19, 2017

Conversation about U.S. exports generally centers on large multinationals such as car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. But according to the International Trade Administration, small exporting firms account for

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