Story’s not in Washington; politicians are.
The LCB’s an independent Washington, DC-based digital, broadcast and new media wire service that blows up the internet for understaffed newsrooms. We partner with regional, national and specialty newsrooms to deliver original reporting, exclusive interviews and localized policy coverage.
Founded by veteran journalist and new media Lecturer Matt Laslo, who has covered Congress for more than 100 outlets since 2006.
The LCB in action
WNYC: Bloomberg Makes Case for Another Stimulus Package
Vintage WNYC logo of New York City syline from 1970s
San Diego’s KPBS: San Diego Congressmen contest ethics rules regarding free craft beer
Veteran Washington Correspondent Matt Laslo was early to cover America’s craft beer revolution in recent years, in part by getting to know local San Diego Congressman and their favorite local hopped up brews.
WCPN: Bob Latta sworn in by Speaker Nancy Pelosi
LCB wire service client WCPN in Cleveland
KUNM: Complaint filed after Sen. Domenici asked to use campaign funds for ethics complaint
Logo of KUNM, LCB client New Mexico public radio
WFUV: Chuck Schumer opposes Bush administration move to cut flights to NYC airports
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Senator Chuck Schumer pushes back on President Bush’s plan to cut flights into NYC
Congressional correspondent Matt Laslo’s covered hyper local NYC issues from Washington, DC.
WSHU: Chris Dodd’s spending more time campaigning in Iowa than in US Senate
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting: thirty-year anniversary of a mine land reclamation law
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Key Committee approves new mine safety bill in nation’s capital
Logo for longtime LCB and Matt Laslo client Kentucky Public Radio based in Louisville.
Alabama Public Radio: Nuclear power’s ‘Bama comeback via Tennessee Valley Authority
LCB client Alabama Public Radio’s logo
KBIA: Attempt to override president’s veto of children’s health insurance program
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Richmond’s WCVE: On sixth-month anniversary ofVirginia Tech shooting, family members of victims lobby for tougher gun laws in DC
Richmond’s WCVE: On sixth-month anniversary ofVirginia Tech shooting, family members of victims lobby for tougher gun laws in DC
Tallahassee’s WFSU: Florida Democratic US Senator Bill Nelson files lawsuit against the DNC over state’s primary date
Tallahassee’s WFSU: Florida Democratic US Senator Bill Nelson files lawsuit against the DNC over state’s primary date
WMUB: 70,000 workers are now back at work, Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown says
WMUB logo on cofee cup