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Tyler Dedrick

(He/Him)
Phoenix
As seen in: Mountain State Spotlight, CFR Network, Associated Press, SFGate, Chron, Flipboard, Wisconsin Inno, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, San Francisco Chronicle, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Houston Chronicle and
Covers:  Local government, community news, religion, start-ups, investigations
Doesn't Cover: Sports
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Tyler Dedrick’s Biography

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I am Tyler Dedrick, an independent reporter in Phoenix, Arizona.

I recently completed my graduate degree in Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Previously, I spent five years in the digital marketing industry. I worked at digital marketing agencies and in-house at a nonprofit organization.

I hope to bring my experience analyzing data and building digital communities to the journalism space. I want to tell smart, acce…

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As early voting starts in West Virginia, here's what to know as you head to the polls

As early voting starts in West Virginia, here's what to know as you head to the polls

Wondering about early and absentee voting details? Not sure if you should even vote at all? We have answers t…

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What's on Huntington voters minds? Jobs, education and government accountability

What's on Huntington voters minds? Jobs, education and government accountability

Mountain State Spotlight and the League of Women Voters sat down with voters to discuss jobs, education, acco…

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Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniqu...

Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniqu...

Two officers stood on Fernando Rodriguez's outstretched arms, handcuffs connecting his wrists. Another stood …

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Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniqu...

Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniqu...

For decades, top law enforcement agencies have warned that certain restraint techniques may hinder a person's…

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California law enforcement agencies have hindered transparency efforts in use-of-force cases

California law enforcement agencies have hindered transparency efforts in use-of-force cases

While California is widely considered one of the most progressive states in the nation, local law enforcement…

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Some Milwaukee County parents leaving workforce due to sky-high child care costs

Some Milwaukee County parents leaving workforce due to sky-high child care costs

Milwaukee County parents spend more of their income on child care than most Americans. Gov. Tony Evers wants …

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Share your thoughts: Help shape how we cover the 2026 election

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By Tyler Dedrick
| Mountain State Spotlight Verified
At Mountain State Spotlight, we aim to go beyond the polls and press releases to get you informative, explanatory and accountability election reporting. As the 2026 general election nears, we’re adapting the Citizens Agenda, a project to make election reporting more responsive, inclusive and useful for voters. Now, as we approach November, we want to know the questions you’d like to hear candidates answer during this election season.
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West Virginia is still taking Social Security benefits from orphaned foster kids to pay for care

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By Erica Peterson Verified, Tyler Dedrick
| Mountain State Spotlight Verified
By now, the troubling numbers about West Virginia’s foster care system are all too familiar. A nation-leading rate of kids in the system. A large percentage of those kids in group homes. Far lower success rates at getting money to help transition to adulthood into kids’ hands. Now, add a new item to the list. West Virginia is among a shrinking number of states that continues to intercept the federal benefits due to orphaned foster children and use the money to pay for foster care.
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At-Risk Communities Shortchanged by Rural Health Transformation Program, Research Shows

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By Tyler Dedrick
| The Daily Yonder Verified
A new study shows that a multi-billion federal initiative to fund rural healthcare systems won’t be distributed equally to places most in need.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has fragmented "news"--it's less mass media, more conversation--of what "news" is and who has authority to tell the "news."

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email. I check my email every day and will respond to all pitches.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Paid and Organic tools; Adobe Creative Suite; Ahrefs; Hootsuite