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Taylor Goldenstein

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Investigative/Enterprise Reporter @texastribune. 2014 Visiting Fellow @Harvard's @niemanfdn. Alum @HoustonChron @statesman @latimes. Signal: 5122002910

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Taylor Goldenstein’s Biography

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Journalism student at the University of Illinois with a minor in Spanish. Aspires to one day work in investigative and data journalism. Interested in all areas but strong background in news reporting.

Taylor Goldenstein’s Journalist Portfolio

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Antioch Rescue Squad accused of harassment in lawsuit

Antioch Rescue Squad accused of harassment in lawsuit

Three women are suing the Antioch Rescue Squad claiming they suffered frequent sexual harassment and saw resc…

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Antioch Rescue Squad accused in lawsuit of not paying contractor

Antioch Rescue Squad accused in lawsuit of not paying contractor

The Antioch Rescue Squad is being sued by its former paramedic contractor for not paying for services, breaki…

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Antioch's semi-pro football team suspended for sponsorship sales violations

Antioch's semi-pro football team suspended for sponsorship sales violations

This story was not assigned; I heard about it through social media and blogs online and decided to look into …

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Gaming Board approves 70 more licenses, including 12 in suburbs

Gaming Board approves 70 more licenses, including 12 in suburbs

Just as the first establishments to receive video gambling licenses make preparations to fire up their games,…

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Legislation will open electrical aggregation to residents in unincorporated areas

Legislation will open electrical aggregation to residents in unincorporated areas

If you live in an unincorporated area, you've been on the outside looking in as many communities cut deals fo…

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How would you call a Sasquatch?

How would you call a Sasquatch?

The 84th annual Lake County Fair debuted its first Sasquatch calling contest on Friday night. Participants ra…

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While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy

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By Taylor Goldenstein Verified, Emily Foxhall Verified
| The Bay City Sentinel Verified
by Taylor Goldenstein and Emily Foxhall This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Data center developers can use nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to shield the details of their deals from the public. Even state officials also say they need more transparency from the industry. BELLS — Last year, Mason McCallister saw survey markers on a property near his home in a rural community about an hour north of Dallas.
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While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy

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By Taylor Goldenstein Verified, Emily Foxhall Verified
| Hill Country News Verified
While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy Data center developers can use nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to shield the details of their deals from the public. Even state officials also say they need more transparency from the industry. By Taylor Goldenstein and Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Posted 8/13/26 Last year, Mason McCallister saw survey markers on a property near his home in a rural community about an hour north of Dallas.
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Here’s how to find information about data centers in Texas

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By Maria Mendez Verified, Taylor Goldenstein Verified, Emily Foxhall Verified
| KRGV-TV (Weslaco, TX) Verified
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Data center proposals are sprouting up in neighborhoods all across the state. And Texans have questions. But information about the proposed projects and their potential impacts on a community is often scarce as companies say they need to withhold proprietary information to keep a competitive edge.
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Quill and Scroll Award for Column from University of Iowa

2009
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Honorable Mention, Illinois Association of Teachers of English

2010
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Charles Sotir Journalism Scholarship

2012

Marian and Brody Creative Feature Article Award from UIUC Dept. of Journalism

2011

Illinois College Press Association award for news story

2012
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