Associated Press correspondent based in Iowa and member of the national State Government Beat Team. I cover major breaking news in the state and conduct enterprise reporting into everything from politics to higher education. I specialize in accountability and watchdog reporting. I am part of the State Government Beat Team that looks into state policy trends, with a focus on gun policy and government transparency. I have been a lead reporter in major AP projects, including new partnerships with USA Today and the Center for Public Integrity. - Linkedin