The LCB is an independent Washington, DC-based broadcast-first wire service founded by veteran journalist and new media Prof. Matt Laslo.
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Marijuana Moment: Lawmakers’ mixed reactions to marijuana rescheduling news from Trump administration
The LCB’s founder is veteran Washington correspondent Matt Laslo who regularly breaks cannabis news for Marijuana Moment
Nashville’s WPLN: Cooper, Black Join ‘Fix Congress Now’ Caucus
Matt Laslo and The LCB covered Congress and Washington politics and hyper-partisanship and some bipartisanship for award-winning Nashville NPR station member station WPLN for years.
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Jobs data prompts finger pointing
Stylized “C” from Chattanooga Times Free Press, who LCB founder Matt Laslo covered Congress for when he first arrived in Washington ages ago.
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.