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StateImpact Issues That Matter. Close To Home. A reporting project of NPR member stations. Exploring State Issues StateImpact explains local policy choices in ways that are easy to understand, yet thorough and fair. Explaining The Impact We tell the stories of people who are affected by state policy. Showing The Data We let people explore the data that is being used to make state policy decisions. The Network StateImpact reporters in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania examine how state issues and policy affect people’s lives. In addition to the state websites, stories are featured on local public radio stations and national NPR shows and through digital and print collaborations. StateImpact archive: Explore past reporting from Florida , Idaho , Indiana , New Hampshire , Ohio and Texas . Education Florida , Indiana and Ohio cover the rapidly changing education landscapes in their states. Issues they cover regularly include education standards and curriculum, student testing, teacher pay and evaluation, school choice and higher education. Florida Indiana Ohio Energy Pennsylvania and Texas examine their states’ energy economies. Reporters look at how oil, natural gas and renewable resources are developed and regulated, with special attention to the relationship between energy and environmental issues. Pennsylvania Texas Economy Idaho , New Hampshire , and Oklahoma chronicle the states’ roles and efforts in maintaining a healthy state economy. Areas of focus include natural resources, major industries, workforce development, budget issues and analysis, unemployment and taxes. Idaho New Hampshire Oklahoma Impact On-Air StateImpact reporters produce in-depth reports and series heard regularly on public media stations throughout their states. Stories with a national significance are shared with NPR shows, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered . Online StateImpact teams are trained to dive deep into their topics and engage with communities using a variety of digital tools and social platforms. They apply a data-driven approach to examining policy issues and publish maps, charts and source documents to illuminate their reporting. Media Collaborations StateImpact’s commitment to engaging with communities extends beyond its own websites. Our reporters partner with digital and print media organizations including the Miami Herald, Columbus Dispatch, and Texas Tribune to pursue joint investigations and increase the reach of their coverage.MoreStates Florida Idaho Indiana New Hampshire Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas © NPR | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy A reporting project of NPR member...