The wire shows you what's happening. The Assignment Desk lets you point at what should be dug into. Back a question; when enough readers back it, the desk commissions itself to chase it down and shows the work — publicly, on the Ledger's terms. Journalism with the readers holding the assignment slip.
Showing sample assignments — the desk's real questions appear here once posted.
The appropriations framework punted two riders to a separate vote. Back this and the desk tracks them to their grave or their passage — with receipts.
Follow the money behind the pollsters the wire cites most. A standing reference piece.
Backing is intent, not a charge — it tells the desk where the room wants its hours spent. Results land in the column and link back here.