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Hayley Harding

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Hayley Harding’s Biography

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I'm a data journalist, which means I write about numbers and the people behind them. I work for The Detroit News, my hometown paper.

I’ve also worked for publications of record in Idaho, Maryland, Connecticut, Colorado and D.C.

I graduated from Ohio University with degrees in journalism and political science and a minor in sociology.

Hayley Harding’s Journalist Portfolio

Almost everyone hospitalized for COVID-19 in Michigan this year wasn't fully vaccinated

Almost everyone hospitalized for COVID-19 in Michigan this year wasn't fully vaccinated

More than 99% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan between Jan. 1 and June 15 involved people who wer…

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Michigan falls in middle of national vaccine rates. What it can learn from other states

Michigan falls in middle of national vaccine rates. What it can learn from other states

In the race to vaccinate against COVID-19, Michigan falls squarely in the middle.

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Hayley Harding | The Detroit News

Hayley Harding | The Detroit News

Hayley Harding is a data reporter who has covered government at all levels. She is originally from Warren. Sh…

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Search our list of every Idaho employer that got U.S. Paycheck Protection Program money

Search our list of every Idaho employer that got U.S. Paycheck Protection Program money

In March, Congress approved a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill that aimed in part to keep money in the p…

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How volunteers are mounting campaign to oust Boise's new mayor: 'This is just fun'

How volunteers are mounting campaign to oust Boise's new mayor: 'This is just fun'

For Joe Newton, there is nothing quite like driving his truck around Boise, blaring Neil Diamond's "Sweet Car…

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Articles

Federal government investigating potential noncitizen voters in Macomb County

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By Hayley Harding 
| Votebeat
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. The Department of Homeland Security is conducting “an active investigation” of potential noncitizen voters in a swingy suburban Detroit county, according to a subpoena obtained by Votebeat.
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How Michigan elections could change if Democrats or GOP win full control

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By Hayley Harding 
| Bridge Michigan
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. It hasn’t been the most productive couple of years for election legislation in Michigan. Democrats in control of the state Senate have introduced bills that would amend rules for signature gathering and move up the state’s primary election from August to May.
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What are Democrats’ and Republicans’ election priorities if they win control of Michigan state government?

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By Hayley Harding 
| Votebeat
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. It hasn’t been the most productive couple of years for election legislation in Michigan. Democrats in control of the state Senate have introduced bills that would amend rules for signature gathering and move up the state’s primary election from August to May.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I did several internships in college, but my first full-time job was at USA Today network paper on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I have a typewriter pillow.

Why did you become a journalist?

To write the wrongs to right the wrongs and to hold those in power accountable.

Awards

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Idaho Press Club

2019 - Political Reporting

First place

Idaho Press Club

2019 - Serious feature report

Third place

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2018 - Editorial Writing

Mark of Excellence Region 4 winner

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2018 - Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper

Mark of Excellence national winner — The Post

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2018 - Best Affiliated Website

Mark of Excellence Region 4 finalist

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2017 - Online Feature Reporting

Mark of Excellence Region 4 Finalist

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