Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity
Newspaper PublishingIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
The Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity is a small organization in the newspaper publishing sector, located in Chicago, Illinois. It provides support and training for investigative journalists to advance transparency, accountability, and prudent fiscal practices at the local level, and it seeks to highlight market-based, liberty-oriented approaches to difficult policy questions. Additionally, it aims to uncover instances of mismanagement and overreach in state and local government and to draw attention to gaps in openness and fiscal stewardship. The center positions itself as a media outlet with credibility across the political spectrum, enabling outreach to audiences that may not be receptive to certain viewpoints. Its work is described as shaping public narratives, driving dialogue, and laying groundwork for lasting change by translating policy concepts into accessible terms and highlighting the human impact of policy choices. Based in Chicago, the organization operates with a small team.