In Gretna, Louisiana, a traffic stop can turn into one charge after another. One local attorney described the system as a traffic ticket “treadmill.” propub.li/44jF0tJ

STRONG story by partner FOX 8 New Orleans: In Gretna, Louisiana, a Traffic Stop Can Lead to One Charge After Another propublica.org/article/gretna… Lee Zurik Samantha Sunne Dannah Sauer

A bill that would strengthen oversight of Tennessee’s juvenile detention centers has failed despite a push for reform after multiple facilities were found to be locking children alone in cells. propub.li/4dr94YT

This includes a DeKalb commissioner who says had he known about the racist, antisemitic texts, he would not have voted for the land swap that resulted in Millsap acquiring 40 acres adjacent to Cop City. We’ve since heard from another commissioner saying she’s shocked. More:

New: Gretna, Louisiana, brings in more money through fines and fees than some larger cities in the state. Much of that revenue comes from motorists who rack up multiple traffic violations, according to a WVUE-TV and ProPublica investigation. propub.li/49T5bc3

The EPA allows polluters to turn neighborhoods into “sacrifice zones” where residents breathe carcinogens. ProPublica reveals where these places are in a first-of-its-kind map and data analysis. propublica.org/article/toxmap…

For the past decade, Tracy Harpster has traveled the country quietly sowing his '911 call analysis' methods into the justice system case by case, city by city, charging up to $3,500 for his eight-hour class, which is typically paid for with tax dollars. propublica.org/article/911-ca…

Gunmakers' relentless efforts across the US have eliminated most lawsuits brought by cities against the industry two decades ago. A bill signed into law by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb may be the final blow to the last one standing. propublica.org/article/inside…

A reminder that ProPublica Texas Tribune & other media continue its quest for what we believe should be public records in Uvalde and although a judge ruled in our favor, Texas DPS appealed that: propublica.org/article/texas-…

Xizhi Li pioneered a new method that enriched Latin American drug lords and China’s elite. A DEA investigation found the Chinese government may have been involved. propublica.org/article/china-…

New: The news outlets' 2018 investigation into famed Houston heart surgeon Bud Frazier provided a “fair, true, and impartial account,” the court said in its ruling, potentially bringing a close to the nearly six-year legal battle. propub.li/49W7yLh

Atlanta movie exec Ryan Millsap apologized for his text messages, which were exposed by ProPublica and @AJC, as influential local officials said they were disappointed by his racist rhetoric. “Those comments were deplorable,” one said. propub.li/4baBi8g

For a story that for so long had been told wrong, Brandi Kellam saw an opportunity for her reporting to get the story right. bit.ly/4dcyYza

“This is a huge victory for journalism and the truth on an issue of immense public importance.” ProPublica and Houston Chronicle prevail in a 6-year defamation battle.

In his trips to Oklahoma, Consul General Zhu Di of the Chinese embassy posed for photos with some local community leaders who've pleaded guilty or been prosecuted or investigated for drug-related crimes. bit.ly/4b8Ie5N

Tennessee lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would strengthen oversight of juvenile detention centers. The proposal came after ProPublica and WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio found that seclusion was used as punishment for minor rule infractions. propub.li/4dr94YT

A Texas appeals court ruled that a 2018 investigation by ProPublica and Houston Chronicle into famed Houston heart surgeon Bud Frazier provided a “fair, true, and impartial account,” potentially bringing a close to the nearly six-year legal battle.
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In an effort to increase election transparency, Texas now requires local government offices to post campaign finance reports online. But many agencies appear to be violating the law. propub.li/3JyPUCp

New: The news outlets' 2018 investigation into famed Houston heart surgeon Bud Frazier provided a “fair, true, and impartial account,” the court said in its ruling, potentially bringing a close to the nearly six-year legal battle. propub.li/49W7yLh

NEW: Texas Appeals Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against ProPublica, Houston Chronicle propublica.org/article/texas-…