Nina Sparling is an investigative reporter at The Public’s Radio, the NPR affiliate covering Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. She has written for outlets including The New York Times, the San Francisco Public Press, Logic Magazine, and the Global Investigative Journalism Network. Her radio work has aired on NPR, Marketplace, KQED, Capital Public Radio, and the podcast 70 Million. She attended the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. For the 2023 National Fellowship, Sparling will explore why Rhode Island renters continue to face hazardous conditions in their homes, despite regulations intended to ensure safe and healthy housing.
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An investigation by The Public’s Radio revealed that landlords rarely face consequences for failing to obtain the certificates. Hear from the reporter behind the investigation, Nina Sparling.
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The city has been lauded for its program prodding landlords to certify their units as lead-safe. Now, the city is trading carrots for sticks.
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An investigation by the Public’s Radio found landlords rarely face consequences for failing to comply with state laws meant to protect children from exposure to lead paint.
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Rhode Island has several resources to help tenants and landlords deal with lead-based paint.
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A reporter investigates why agencies tasked with protecting tenants fall short.