Over the past year, Carolina Public Press has reported about how local governments are spending American Rescue Plan Act funds. If you’re a journalist—or even a civic-minded community member—interested in government accountability, community investment, actions of local and statewide government, pandemic relief and more, Shelby can share what she’s learned about ARPA, how and where to ask questions and gather data, and tell the stories that engage audiences to understand, follow and act on ARPA funding in their communities.