How to Use Public Records and Local Data in Your Newsletter
Want to level up your local newsletter? Learn how to use data and public records to tell stronger, more credible, and more impactful stories. Hey, Reginaldo Osnildo here again—and today, I’m giving you the key to leveling up your newsletter with authority and impact: Data and public records. Now, before you run for the hills thinking “I’m not a reporter” or “I don’t do spreadsheets,” hear me out. You don’t need to be a trained investigative journalist to: File a simple records request Browse your city’s open data portal Use a school board agenda to explain local policy Or crunch a few numbers to uncover a trend in your community These tools aren’t just for pros. They’re for anyone who wants to help their neighbors understand what’s happening around them. And if you’re running a local newsletter? This is your secret weapon. Let me show you how to find, interpret, and publish meaningful data and public records without getting overwhelmed. 1. Why Use Data and Reco...