APM ReportsIlluminating Journalism from American Public Media
Menu
  • Our Reporting
  • Podcasts
  • About Us
Menu
  • Our Reporting
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
    • History
    • Policing and Criminal Justice
    • Reading
    • Teen Treatment Industry
  • Podcasts
    • APM Reports Documentaries
    • Educate
    • Historically Black
    • In Deep
    • Order 9066
    • Sent Away
    • Sold a Story
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Email Notifications
    • Ethics Guidelines
    • Impact
    • Jobs
    • Our Journalists
    • Public Media Accountability Initiative
    • Who We Are and What We Do
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter

Government

Trump's desire for private infrastructure money will narrow his choices to mostly urban projects
July 19, 2017

Trump's desire for private infrastructure money will narrow his choices to mostly urban projects

Rural America, which supported Trump in the election, could be left out of water and road building investment as states and the president leverage private investment. Trump's plan offers little detail on federal spending and timing. Adding to the uncertainty, a presidential adviser has indicated that states should help themselves.

More than 500 infrastructure projects are pitched to Trump, who will favor private money and speed
May 11, 2017

More than 500 infrastructure projects are pitched to Trump, who will favor private money and speed

States, unions, presidential advisers and consultants flood the White House with proposals. The president's pledge to cut regulations and his condition for funding — "If you have a job that you can't start within 90 days ... it doesn't help us" — risks leaving critical construction and repair behind.

Sanner retires suddenly; Rassier files suit, claiming mistreatment by Sanner and others
April 25, 2017

Sanner retires suddenly; Rassier files suit, claiming mistreatment by Sanner and others

Sanner, who led Wetterling investigation, has not apologized to Rassier, and has said he stands behind his actions as sheriff for 14 years. He hasn't commented on the lawsuit.

February 1, 2017

Bill targets Minnesota political appointee severance

A Minnesota House committee moved to reduce severance payouts to political appointees after Gov. Mark Dayton gave $80,000 to three appointees.

Ryan Larson files federal lawsuit against Stearns County sheriff, attorney and others
January 9, 2017

Ryan Larson files federal lawsuit against Stearns County sheriff, attorney and others

Update from Episode 8: The man falsely suspected of killing a police officer claims his constitutional rights were violated.

Dayton provided severance to appointees who resigned
September 20, 2016

Dayton provided severance to appointees who resigned

Gov. Mark Dayton authorized nearly $80,000 in severance payments to three outgoing top officials, a departure from past practice and an action Republican lawmakers are criticizing.

The First Family of Radio: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's Historic Broadcasts
November 13, 2014

The First Family of Radio: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's Historic Broadcasts

When Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932, he and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt both used the new medium of radio to reach into American homes like never before.

Campaign '68
October 12, 2008

Campaign '68

The 1968 presidential election was a watershed in American politics. After dominating the political landscape for more than a generation, the Democratic Party crumbled. Richard M. Nixon was elected president and a new era of Republican conservatism was born.

« Previous Page
1
2
3
Next Page »
APM Reports
  • Our Reporting
  • Podcasts
  • About Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
American Public Media
  • © 2023 Minnesota Public Radio. All Rights Reserved.
  •  
  • Terms and Conditions
  •  
  • Privacy Policy