For @TexasObserver, I looked into how the Texas state government handles thousands of wage-theft complaints each year.
We analyzed data, reviewed government records and talked to attorneys to see wassup 👇
New from @dv7jose: Last year, state investigators faced the highest number of paycheck complaints in nine years and a prior internal audit noted that it typically took months just for complaints to be assigned to an investigator. https://t.co/rj0GSDBL6E
we dubbed ourselves the “geek squad” 🤙🏼 truly no better data partners in crime. gonna miss them so much
we edited each other’s work, planned workshops together, ranted about life’s problems
it was a great time ngl
check out this banger of an article hanna and i wrote
houston city employees spent millions in credit card purchases and there’s not much info on what what was purchased
My last story as a @Hou_Landing public safety reporter published today.
@dv7jose and I found that @Pct4Constable deputies initiate dozens of high-speed chases every year over minor traffic violations -- resulting in at least 9 fatalities since 2021. 🧵
https://t.co/1Lb1NonoNN
We need more stories like these, not the same old tired narratives. I yearn for more stories outside the norm.
You will be rewarded for thinking outside the box in every beat. Now I have the sudden urge to fix up my Buick Regal.
NEW: Harris County DA Kim Ogg has spent more than $2.4 million in asset forfeiture funds on donations this year, almost all of it after she lost March's Democratic primary.
At least $150,000 in funds went to political allies in the bail bond industry. 🧵
https://t.co/n25NEyRnEQ
At the Harris County Election Day HQ.
My colleagues @Hou_Landing are keeping tabs various local races, so check out their coverage: https://t.co/pOIyrTMdu7
The Houston city property tax rate will stay at 51 cents per $100 of assessed value, following City Council's vote just now. Find out how that affects you with @dv7jose's simple calculator via @Hou_Landing: https://t.co/iOp9ibqzuh
With all eyes on the presidential race, @Hou_Landing decided to take a different approach with our 2024 election guide — a laser focus on down-ballot, local elections that will directly impact Harris County residents: https://t.co/fWKAW4e6OV
In my first few weeks @Hou_Landing, I've been digging into city/county finances.
There are billions of $ at play 🫰💸 Our goal is to see where it all comes from and where it goes.
Would love to connect with accountants/finance folks that can help with that. Email in bio📨
My latest on the increasing Harris County tax rates & what they could mean for residents across the region.
It's a team up w/ my new colleagues (and former Poynter-Koch fellowship cohorts) @HannaHolthaus & @dv7jose (give them both a follow!)
https://t.co/VUClV5zPiQ
Happy Olympics opening ceremony day to all who celebrate!
In honor of #Paris2024 kicking off today, my latest for @CTMirror looks at Connecticut representation in past games and this year's games.
https://t.co/x1KmMvcQy0
We @CTMirror digitized over 4K absentee ballot applications from the 2023 Bridgeport primary to find out how involved political operatives were.
Turns out, they:
• Assisted 100s of apps.
• Started as early as June.
• Often took 30+ days to return them.
https://t.co/GKNxUuXjVI