Hard Labor

Threats to America’s workers, and the fragile federal net that protects them

By Howard Berkes

The Justice Department might again consider criminal charges in case reported by Center and NPR.

By Chris Hamby

Senators propose tighter workplace safety rules, targeting breakdowns highlighted in Center for Public Integrity reports.

By Jim Morris and Howard Berkes

The 2010 deaths of a 14-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in an Illinois grain bin highlight unsafe practices, spotty enforcement.

Consider the Source

Governors’ groups rely increasingly on 'dark money' affiliates

By Paul Abowd

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Barack Obama

Obama bundlers closely tied to influence industry

By Michael Beckel

Donors use charity to push free-market policies in states

By Paul Abowd

GOP super donor's foundation leans left

By Paul Abowd and Dave Levinthal

Non-political nonprofit's spending spikes in election years

By Dave Levinthal

Nonprofit spends big on politics despite IRS limitation

By Michael Beckel

Juvenile Justice

Scrutinizing controversial policies affecting young people at risk

Toxic Clout

How the chemical industry shapes government science and imperils public health

By David Heath

Tens of millions of Americans drink tap water tainted with chromium. But industry pushback has made it hard for the EPA to regulate.

By David Heath and Ronnie Greene

PART ONE: An EPA panel appointed to study hexavalent chromium included scientists who had consulted for industry in lawsuits.

By Ronnie Greene and David Heath

The removal of a respected Maine toxicologist from a panel six years ago reveals industry influence on EPA's IRIS program

Miles O'Brien asks what is a safe level of chromium-6 for humans to consume and why has the EPA stalled on setting a federal standard?

State Integrity Investigation

Corruption case further sullies Albany's reputation

By Nicholas Kusnetz

By Caitlin Ginley

Our State Integrity Investigation reveals corruption risks in all 50 states

Conflicts of interest run rampant in state legislatures

By Nicholas Kusnetz

'State Integrity Investigation' has blockbuster first year

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Lawmakers in Southeast call for ethics reform

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Revolving door swings freely in America's statehouses

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Redistricting credited for GOP success in Wisconsin congressional races

By Bill Lueders and Kate Golden

Redistricting: GOP and Dems alike have cloaked the process in secrecy

By Nicholas Kusnetz

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Policing the politicians; state ethics commissions lack muscle

By Caitlin Ginley

By Fred Schulte and David Donald

Center investigation suggests cost from upcoding and other abuses likely tops $11 billion.

By Joe Eaton and David Donald

Center probe suggests facilities have taken advantage of government’s failure to set billing standards.

By Fred Schulte

Billing software helps medical professionals document higher fees.

By Sasha Chavkin

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.

By Sasha Chavkin

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.

By Sasha Chavkin and Anna Barry-Jester

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.