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GOP donor trying to reshape Nevada politics pushes radical conspiracy theories, repeatedly cites antisemitic propaganda
October 18, 2022

GOP donor trying to reshape Nevada politics pushes radical conspiracy theories, repeatedly cites antisemitic propaganda

Robert Beadles made his name by making unfounded election claims and backing candidates who share his radical beliefs. But an investigation found that he has repeatedly cited antisemitic propaganda and outlandish conspiracy theories.

How a Covid-19 testing company accused of sloppiness, fraud and profiteering kept expanding
July 28, 2022

How a Covid-19 testing company accused of sloppiness, fraud and profiteering kept expanding

GS Labs spread across the country with the promise of reliable, convenient Covid testing. An APM Reports investigation finds that the company has at times delivered inaccurate results, faced backlogs, charged high prices, and pushed customers into unnecessary tests. Frustrated state and local government officials have often been powerless to address the complaints.

St. Louis' murder total has fallen, but some killings went uncounted
March 31, 2022

St. Louis' murder total has fallen, but some killings went uncounted

St. Louis officials are celebrating a big drop in murders while the city’s police classify more and more killings as “justifiable homicides” instead.

St. Louis cops are hiding key details about homicide cases from the public
November 22, 2021

St. Louis cops are hiding key details about homicide cases from the public

Despite killings on the rise and the highest homicide rate among big cities, St. Louis police say they don’t have to tell the public which cases have been solved. APM Reports has filed a lawsuit for the information.

Lax oversight, no-bid contracts and mysterious pricing: Inside the black box of Covid testing
July 21, 2021

Lax oversight, no-bid contracts and mysterious pricing: Inside the black box of Covid testing

More than a year into the pandemic, many details about Covid testing remain unclear to the public, including how much the tests will cost taxpayers and how effective they really are. Nowhere is that more evident than in Minnesota.

At the height of pandemic, Kentucky’s Democratic governor eased Covid restrictions despite mounting deaths
June 15, 2021

At the height of pandemic, Kentucky’s Democratic governor eased Covid restrictions despite mounting deaths

An investigation finds that when Gov. Andy Beshear rolled back restrictions in December, health officials were already worried about a surge and were overwhelmed by a growing backlog of deaths.

Utah's Youth Treatment Industry
March 26, 2021

Utah's Youth Treatment Industry

Thousands of children are sent away to Utah for treatment at "troubled-teen" centers and wilderness programs. But it has been hard to identify which places have a good track record and which ones don’t.

Thousands of public housing residents live near the most polluted places in the nation — and the government has done little to protect them
January 13, 2021

Thousands of public housing residents live near the most polluted places in the nation — and the government has done little to protect them

An investigation reveals that more than 9,000 federally subsidized housing properties sit within a mile of a Superfund site, and the government has failed to inform many residents of the potential threats they face. As a result, low-income renters are paying for government inaction with their health.

Voting 2020
October 19, 2020

Voting 2020

A series of stories about voting and the United States Postal Service in the run up to the 2020 election.

More than 40 states have sent their most vulnerable kids to facilities run by a for-profit company named Sequel. Many of those kids were abused there.
September 28, 2020

More than 40 states have sent their most vulnerable kids to facilities run by a for-profit company named Sequel. Many of those kids were abused there.

A yearlong investigation led by APM Reports finds the company took in some of the most difficult-to-treat children while keeping costs low in pursuit of profit and expansion. The result was dozens of cases of physical violence, sexual assault and improper restraints. Despite repeated scandals, many states and counties continue to send kids to Sequel for one central reason: They have little choice.

How Washington, D.C., mishandled its response to the coronavirus
July 15, 2020

How Washington, D.C., mishandled its response to the coronavirus

In a city with some of the most glaring health disparities in the country, District officials were slow to help Black residents deal with the pandemic.

What happened at Minneapolis' 3rd Precinct — and what it means
June 30, 2020

What happened at Minneapolis' 3rd Precinct — and what it means

Faced with angry, violent protesters after George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis city leaders made the unprecedented decision to abandon a police station. It marked not only the further erosion of the department’s relationship with the community, but perhaps the beginning of a shift in American policing.

How the EPA has left Americans exposed to lead in drinking water
May 4, 2020

How the EPA has left Americans exposed to lead in drinking water

Millions of people still get water through lead pipes. For decades, lax EPA rules missed hazardous lead levels and allowed some utilities to remain indifferent. Today the Trump administration is rushing to finalize a plan that might make things worse.

Coronavirus
March 27, 2020

Coronavirus

The APM Reports team is investigating the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Myon Burrell
January 28, 2020

Myon Burrell

APM Reports teamed up with the Associated Press to investigate the murder case against 16-year-old Myon Burrell. Burrell was serving a life sentence for the 2002 shooting death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards in Minneapolis. In December 2020, Burrell's sentence was commuted and he was released after 18 years in prison.

Why there's no cure for Alzheimer's
October 15, 2019

Why there's no cure for Alzheimer's

In the 1970s, the founder of the National Institute on Aging convinced a nation that senility was really Alzheimer's and could be cured. Research money flowed to one theory, leaving alternatives unexamined — today it's come up short.

How Congress, Trump and Obama played favorites with transportation money
May 23, 2019

How Congress, Trump and Obama played favorites with transportation money

The federal government has spent $7 billion on a transportation grant program that often awards money based on political clout and electoral impact, skirting Congress' own ban on earmarks.

When Tasers Fail
May 19, 2019

When Tasers Fail

Tasers have become an essential tool for police, but how effective are they? An APM Reports investigation finds that officers in some big cities rated Tasers as unreliable up to 40 percent of the time, and in three large departments, newer models were less effective than older ones. In 258 cases over three years, a Taser failed to subdue someone who was then shot and killed by police.

Amy Klobuchar as a Prosecutor
March 25, 2019

Amy Klobuchar as a Prosecutor

The presidential candidate relied on grand juries to charge cops — seen today as avoiding accountability — and shied from getting between police and diverse communities during a violent time in Minneapolis.

Great Lakes Water Prices
February 7, 2019

Great Lakes Water Prices

Americans are struggling to afford their rising water bills, and thousands of poor families have had their service shut off. This growing crisis has a dark irony: It's especially acute in a region where water is most abundant — the Great Lakes.

Voting Rights
October 19, 2018

Voting Rights

A series of stories from Georgia, Ohio and Kansas City, where citizens have been removed from voting rolls for inactivity, felonies and "mental incapacity."

Most states have done little to stop e-cigarette use among kids despite risk of nicotine addiction
September 17, 2018

Most states have done little to stop e-cigarette use among kids despite risk of nicotine addiction

Only 13 states are spending to stop vaping among teens. Others blame lack of funding, despite billions from the tobacco settlement over the years. Meanwhile, the FDA has begun to move against makers and sellers.

Words and deeds out of alignment for potential Cabinet appointment and Fox News personality
March 27, 2018

Words and deeds out of alignment for potential Cabinet appointment and Fox News personality

Pete Hegseth, a decorated Army veteran thought to be considered to run Veteran's Affairs, portrays himself as a defender of traditional family values despite extramarital affairs with co-workers and divorces.

Ethics Be Damned
February 16, 2018

Ethics Be Damned

Ethics experts are alarmed at the drumbeat of revelations about travel, business holdings and investments, warning that public trust and reliable government are at risk. A former ethics official asks: "If the boss doesn't care, why should you, then?"

Psychological Evaluations of Minneapolis Police
December 14, 2017

Psychological Evaluations of Minneapolis Police

Research shows that some psychological tests can detect which officers are mentally equipped for the responsibility of making life-and-death decisions. And yet for two decades, Minneapolis has taken an inconsistent approach to the psychological screening process, frequently changing evaluators and leaving it up to them to decide which tests to administer.

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