Matthew Merchant – Reporting Public Policy

Reporting Public Policy

A Reporting Project of the Kent State University School of Media and Journalism

Matthew Merchant December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 0 Comments Crime, Enterprise, Law Enforcement, Ohio

Ferguson localized: Campus protests, police violence and racial tensions

The decision Gathered together in The Nest on Nov. 24, students watched the news out of Ferguson, Missouri. The students,

Matthew Merchant October 12, 2014October 13, 2014 0 Comments Agriculture, Community, Election, Environment, Kent

Rallying for local fracking regulations

With signs raised high and voices echoing, anti-fracking demonstrators rallied and marched from the streets of downtown Kent to Kent

Matthew Merchant October 7, 2014October 7, 2014 0 Comments

Under Issue 21: The fracking bill

Arsenic. Hydrochloric acid. Sodium chloride. After being used to “frack” shale deposits for oil, these chemicals are often being pumped

Matthew Merchant September 30, 2014September 30, 2014 0 Comments Community, Election, Environment, Government

Issue 21 divides Kent community

Kent City Council unanimously approved the Community Bill of Rights on Aug. 20. A proposed amendment to the city charter,

Matthew Merchant September 14, 2014January 25, 2016 0 Comments College Democrats, Community, Education, Election, Local elections, Michael Charney, Ohio State Board of Elections

An evening discussion with Michael Charney, candidate for State Board of Education

Tested to death and the end of charter schools By Matt Merchant Imagine if a kid died while taking a