We also offer a list of sources specializing in campaign finance and tip sheets written by reporters that cover campaign finance issues. Training Using the resources and excellent training programs of Investigative Reporters and Editors and the National Institute of Computer-Assisted Reporting, the CFIC plans to offer seminars specific to covering campaign finance. Journalists will learn the skills they need to dig through data and come out with a story. The CFIC Web site will offer details on these seminars as they become available. The CFIC has compiled the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of reporters covering campaign finance into a searchable database.
Journalists can search by name, affiliation, city or state.
The center also maintains a mailing list for journalists to exchange ideas and tips. Published quarterly, it is also available for viewing on our Web site. Each issue contains stories written by reporters working with campaign finance records. They share tips and tactics for tackling these often complex investigations. Past issues are also posted.