Montana Free Press Explained

Montana Free Press
Type:Non-profit organization
Founded Date:2016
Founder:John S. Adams
Location:Helena, Montana, United States
Key People:John S. Adams, Brad Tyer, Eric Dietrich
Area Served:Montana
Focus:State government, politics, economic journalism

The Montana Free Press (MTFP)[1] is an American non-profit news organization based in Helena, Montana. As an investigative journalism organization, it focuses on uncovering non-transparent bureaucratic processes and institutions.[2]

History

The Montana Free Press was founded in 2016 by journalist John S. Adams,[3] who had previously worked as the capital bureau chief for The Great Falls Tribune in 2015. Prior to both, Adams was a staff reporter at the Missoula Independent.[4]

In 2018, Montana Free Press founder Adams was featured in the documentary film Dark Money, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film uncovered the influences of undisclosed corporate "dark money" on elections,[5] while delving deep into investigative topics such as how the funding from American Tradition Partnership influenced Montana state and federal election laws.[6] [7] [8]

Coverage

The Montana Free Press focuses on the government and policy of the State of Montana, as well as on issues relating to the economy, environment, energy, health care, and social justice. Investigative news from Montana Free Press includes articles on solitary confinement in Montana state prisons,[9] lobbying from right to work organizations,[10] state budget cuts' effects on rural areas of Montana,[11] [12] water supply in Fort Peck Indian Reservation,[13] among other topics.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: About MTFP .
  2. News: Emerging Nonprofit Models in Local News. Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy (Harvard Kennedy School). July 3, 2019. Legg. Heidi. September 11, 2018. en.
  3. Web site: Once on the verge of leaving journalism, a Montana reporter launches a nonprofit news outlet . Hutchins . Corey . March 28, 2016 . . July 24, 2019.
  4. Web site: A bureau's closure sparks talk of new approaches to state coverage in Montana . Hutchins . Corey . June 4, 2015 . . July 24, 2019.
  5. Web site: Dark Money. Reed. Kimberly. September 28, 2018. PBS. July 24, 2019.
  6. News: Political junkies will feel their blood boil watching this new documentary. O'Sullivan. Michael. July 17, 2018. Washington Post. July 24, 2019.
  7. Web site: 'Dark Money' shines light on politics, journalism in Citizens United age. Lowry. Brian . July 17, 2018. Money CNN. July 24, 2019.
  8. Web site: Kimberly Reed's 'Dark Money' turns campaign finance into a political thriller. Rosen. Lisa . July 24, 2018. Los Angeles Times. July 24, 2019.
  9. Web site: Isolation Nation: While some U.S. states are reforming solitary confinement laws, in Montana, secluding inmates is still a reality.. Adams. John S.. December 17, 2015. Montana Free Press. July 24, 2019.
  10. Web site: Documents detail Right to Work's involvement in Montana elections. Adams. John S.. January 26, 2016. Montana Free Press. July 24, 2019.
  11. Web site: Embattled state doctor arrested in Butte on drug charges. Adams. John S.. March 7, 2016. Billings Gazette. July 24, 2019.
  12. Web site: Forgotten communities. Eggert. Amanda . August 2, 2018. Montana Free Press. July 4, 2019.
  13. Web site: The fight to save clean water on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Pauli. Hunter . August 30, 2018 . Guardian News. July 24, 2019.

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