Winner – The Information: The limits and dangers of self-driving cars Contributor – Amir Efrati Judges’ Comments – Amir Efrati’s work on the state of self-driving cars is enterprising, enlightening and, most importantly, … Read more
Winner – ProPublica: Health Insurance Hustle Contributor – Marshall Allen Judges’ Comments – Kaiser Health News’ incisive reporting and use of its proprietary database brought an important issue to light and moved politicians … Read more
Winner – Bloomberg Law: SEC Wall Street cops see staff drop since Trump election Contributors – Andrew Ramonas, Jennifer Bennett Judges’ Comments – The story sheds light on changes to one aspect of … Read more
Winner – The New York Times: Trump taxes Contributors – David Barstow, Susanne Craig, Russ Buettner Judges’ Comments – “Trump taxes” was a superior example of great reporting in the realms of public … Read more
Winner – McClatchy DC Bureau: Merchant cash death spiral Contributor – Ben Wieder Judges’ Comments – “Merchant cash death spiral” investigates a little-known, unregulated world in business and finance. Journalists at McClatchy DC … Read more
Winner – Communications Daily on 911 Contributor – Adam Bender Judges’ Comments – Top honors go to coverage that exposed that in 2016, six states diverted 911 call fees to fund budget items … Read more
Winner – The Weekly Standard: Telemarketers, ahoy Contributor – Tony Mecia Judges’ Comments – A fresh look at a ubiquitous annoyance that addressed the question: Why, after all these years, does the problem … Read more
Winner – Politico: Investigation of Ryan Zinke Contributors – Ben Lefebvre, Nick Juliano Judges’ Comments – Politico’s Ben Lefebvre and Nick Juliano used business records, lobbying disclosure forms, IRS documents, business registrations, FEC … Read more
Winner – Financial Times Contributors – Arash Massoudi, James Fontanella-Khan, Madison Marriage, Steven Bernard, Sujeet Indap, Amy Kazmin Judges’ Comments – Top honors go to the Financial Times for the skill and breadth … Read more
Winner – Fortune: Tronc chairman sexual harassment Contributors – Kristen Bellstrom, Beth Kowitt Judges’ Comments – “Breach of Trust” is a deeply reported story that brings to life the devastating #MeToo struggles of … Read more
