As news avoidance rises and trust erodes, solutions journalism offers a way to re-engage audiences. In the fourth installment of our series Solutions Journalism for Beat Reporters, we’ll explore how federal contract cancellations are disrupting local communities—and how to uncover both the local impacts and the community responses.
Thousands of federal contracts have been canceled since January, affecting local economies, workers, and essential services. This session, led by Big Local News, will show you how to use data tools to reveal these impacts in your community and spotlight how residents are responding.
Guest: Rosie Cima, Senior Data Journalist, Big Local News
About Big Local News: Based at Stanford University, Big Local News makes vital public records accessible to local journalists. The organization gathers data on policing, public health, government, and other critical topics, then builds tools and collaborates with reporters to turn that data into stories. Learn more at biglocalnews.org.