SPOTLIGHT
The people behind the offices: who holds a public job, what authority it carries, how a resident actually reaches them, and what the record shows.

The Wheelchair-License Alarm in Cortland
Cortland proposed registering bikes, scooters and defined mobility devices. The council tabled the law. Here is what the record actually says.

One Percent of the Take
The White House promised a commission on fraud. The Justice Department wrote down a flat fee.

The Verdict Was Guilty. The Trial Was Unfair.
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions were overturned after a court clerk improperly influenced jurors. A closer look at the failures that undermined his trial.

Yolanda Sue Miller: Who at HUD Is Responsible?
I called HUD looking for accountability. I came away still trying to find the person responsible for it.