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Jordan Gerard

@jordanlouwho12.bsky.social
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Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. ASU Cronkite grad '23. Opinions are my own. jordanisajournalist.weebly.com

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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Welp *slaps knee in that upper Midwestern way* I spent this week in tears, going between “It’s the end of the world as I know it” to “I’m doing ok.” But it’s time to pick myself up off the bottom of the Grand Canyon and get a move on. So I built a portfolio website! jordanisajournalist.weebly.com
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JORDAN IS A JOURNALIST
​ I’m an investigative journalist who specializes in government and politics, particularly the gap between what government is supposed to do and what actually happens. I have consistently found...
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Career news: I am unexpectedly divorced from the AZ Cap Times. My life is upended. I'm freelancing for now. I'm doing ok. Open to story ideas and full time work.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I do love a good debate and CD-1 did not disappoint.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I took a look at LD 14's Senate race between Mylie Biggs and Stephanie Walsh. They bring different experiences to the table. I also asked if Biggs would live with her dad if both are elected and I asked about that 2024 podcast comment. Both are answered. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/08...
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A tale of two candidates in LD 14: Biggs’ political name versus Walsh’s career experience | Arizona Capitol Times
Legislative District 14 is reliably Republican, making a Democratic upset this November a long shot.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Advocates, experts and lawmakers say Arizonans leaving incarceration need more than just a job to create a stable life — they need an actual career path. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/08...
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Career paths key to Arizona post-incarceration success | Arizona Capitol Times
Advocates, experts and lawmakers say Arizonans leaving incarceration need more than just a job to create a stable life — they need an actual career path.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The cost of accuracy: Arizona’s push to lower the SNAP payment error rate reaches people’s daily lives. But if it isn't reduced, the state could have a $208 million bill, though AZ DES says their efforts are working. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/07...
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Arizona’s push to lower SNAP errors reaches people’s daily lives | Arizona Capitol Times
More than 475,000 Arizonans have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as a result of federal budget cuts last year.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A new advocacy group is hopeful they can make progress on helping formerly incarcerated people find careers -- not just jobs -- after they're released from prison. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/07...
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Advocates push Fair Chance Employment policy for formerly incarcerated people | Arizona Capitol Times
Finding jobs after prison can be difficult. Finding a career that supports a stable life can be even harder.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A new law will let Arizona counties reclaim money from abandoned property cleanups by placing a lien on the property. When the property is sold, the county should see that money come back to them. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/06...
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Counties may soon see compensation for cleaning up abandoned properties | Arizona Capitol Times
Arizona’s counties have picked up the tab on blighted property cleanup for years. Now under a new state law, they’ll have a chance to recoup the lost resources.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A deep dive into Arizona's boating world shows that regulations are trying to keep up with technology. For peer to peer boat rentals, liability insurance isn't required, but rental businesses in Lake Havasu City have to jump through hoops. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/06...
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New short-term boat rental services prompt liability concerns from law enforcement | Arizona Capitol Times
For years, Arizona’s boat rental companies have paid for liability insurance and complied with state regulations they say are essential to keeping people safe on the water.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Arizona passed a new law that will remove squatters from homes faster. Situations like what a Phoenix resident and her family experienced when they found out someone broke into their homes, stole their identities and tried to sell their home. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/06...
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New law aims to curb squatting in vacant homes | Arizona Capitol Times
Arizona's new law, Senate Bill 1426, aims to expedite squatter evictions by enhancing protections for property owners.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Homeowners might have a tool to push back against unfair HOA boards. If signed, HB4011 would codify a landmark 2007 Arizona court case that established HOA boards have a duty to act fairly and reasonably in their duties. azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/05...
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Homeowners are gaining ground against HOAs | Arizona Capitol Times
When Caroline Trotter noticed issues in her neighborhood, she went to her local homeowners association. What she encountered prompted her to propose a piece of new legislation.
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Brendan Trachsel for AZ State House District 6 @brendantrachsel.com · 12/05/2026
Thanks to @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social for covering young candidates in AZ this cycle in the Capitol Times! azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/05... #Arizona #politics #midterms
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Offering a fresh perspective – millennials and Gen Z run for state office | Arizona Capitol Times
At least 16 candidates under 30 are seeking seats in the Arizona Legislature, all aim to bring new perspectives to state office.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Wheels up! The OKC International Airport is flying toward the future and planning expansion projects for the next 5 to 30 years, including more gates and more parking. I got the first look at their plans and it's exciting stuff! Here's the story: www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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More parking, more gates. What else is in OKC airport's master plan?
OKC International Airport released its 30-year master plan, which features expanded operations and improved passenger experiences.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Under the Libraries and Learning Centers bond category, west OKC would see a new library, while the Ralph Ellison Library on NE 23rd would get an expansion and the downtown library would have a new exterior facade. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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Three major library projects may be up for a vote in OKC. Here's what they are
If passed by the OKC Council and approved by voters, the city could see three major library projects in the new GO bond.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
City officials say Oklahoma's highly corrosive soil, shifting ground and age of pipes is to blame for a surge of water pipe breaks and leaks. I dug into the records and found that several different types of material have failed. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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OKC doubling budget to tackle surge of water main breaks and leaks
Amid a surge of water main breaks and leaks, the OKC Utilities Department plans to increase funding for its water line replacements
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
A community benefits package narrowly escaped elimination on Tuesday during the council's discussion of the Thunder agreements. A motion to delete it from the management agreement failed. Here's the story: www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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Small city with big league energy: OKC Council approves new arena agreements
The Oklahoma City Council approved four agreements relating to the new Thunder arena, despite an attempt to remove the community benefits agreement
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
OKC really said to the Thunder, "We like you. We're going to keep you." The council faces 4 agreements today, related to the use of the new arena. PS: There's also a steep price in here if the Thunder tries to leave after the arena is built (to the tune of $1 B) www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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Proposed lease for new Thunder arena aims to keep team in OKC
The Oklahoma City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on the proposed use license agreement for the new Thunder arena.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Latest for The Oklahoman: The church was a satellite branch of a Texas-based church known for preaching against the LGBTQ+ community. I also listened to about three to five hours of the sermons online and it was incredibly difficult to listen to. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/r...
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Polite and friendly in his OKC job, in other gig as church leader he says gay people should be lined up and executed
A church leader who advocates executing people who are LGBTQ+ was promoted by the Oklahoma City Parks Department's information technology division.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
((i forgot that i had this account)) Here's my latest for The Oklahoman: Oklahoma City lost a total of 41 part-time employees from publicly funded community centers. Some centers will see a drastic reduction in the number of kids they can serve -- from 100 to 25. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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OKC's community centers are losing staffing, leaving kids without summer services
Community centers across the city saw part-time staff cuts, reducing the number of kids the centers can serve.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board under the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office released new numbers, finding that a record number of people (122) died in domestic violence homicides in 2023. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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Record number of people died of domestic violence in Oklahoma in 2023, report finds
In 2023, 122 people were killed in domestic violence homicides, the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board found.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
why is there thunder and lightning with the ice storm/freezing rain when it’s 30 degrees? This does not compute in my Minnesotan brain. Oklahoma has my vote for wildest weather ever.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
For a Sunday story, I worked on a project with a colleague the Oklahoma Survivors Act. The new law allows victims of domestic violence to apply for a lesser sentence if it can be determined the defendant was a victim of domestic violence at the time of the offense. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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This Oklahoma law aims to ease sentencing for convicted abuse survivors. Is it working?
A new law allows courts to impose lesser sentences if it can be determined the defendant was a victim of domestic violence at the time of the offense.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Latest for The Oklahoman: The number of inmates that died in Oklahoma prisons rose in 2024, despite Department of Corrections officials saying they had reduced violence and improved conditions across the system. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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Oklahoma sees increase in number of inmates dying in state prisons
More inmates died in Oklahoma's prisons in 2024 than 2023. It was the highest number of deaths in state prisons in six years.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Latest for The Oklahoman. She would be the third female Lt. Gov. if elected
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
A holiday story I was more than happy to write because ✨ reading ✨ is important! Whiz Kids of Oklahoma is a nonprofit that goes beyond just helping kids with reading skills. They also offer mentorship and friendships that last a lifetime. www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2...
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Whiz Kids grows to its own nonprofit status and continues helping kids learn to read
Whiz Kids, a reading help and mentorship program, is ready to take its first steps as its own nonprofit
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Suddenly reminded why flying in winter, to the south especially over Oklahoma and Texas, is not much fun with severe storms in the area.
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Jordan Gerard @jordanlouwho12.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Finally made the leap from X/Twitter, I suppose. Here's my latest from The Oklahoman: Oklahoma's Supreme Court has a vacancy, and an appointment by Gov. Stitt will likely swing the court further to the right, affecting decisions on abortion and tribal affairs.
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See behind the process, impact of filling an open seat on Oklahoma's Supreme Court
After Justice Yvonne Kauger lost the retention ballot in November, Gov. Kevin Stitt will get three potential replacements to choose from.
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