Our Mission
We believe that government transparency shouldn't require a law degree or hours of decoding bureaucratic jargon. Every citizen deserves to understand what their government is doing, how their tax dollars are being spent, and what policy decisions mean for their daily lives.
The SNOOT Report translates complex government documents into accessible language, investigates official actions, and holds power accountable—all while maintaining a warm, approachable brand that makes civic engagement feel less like homework and more like being informed by a trusted friend.
What We Do
📄 Plain English Translation
We translate government documents, legal notices, policy proposals, and official communications into clear, accessible language. Think of us as the Rosetta Stone for government bureaucracy.
🔍 Investigative Journalism
We don't just translate—we investigate. We follow money trails, track unanswered questions, document what officials DON'T say, and hold power accountable through evidence-based reporting.
📊 Data Analysis
We break down budgets, analyze voting records, compare statistical data, and present findings in ways that make sense to everyday citizens.
🗣️ Meeting Coverage
We attend city council meetings, planning commission hearings, and public forums so you don't have to—then tell you what actually happened and why it matters.
Our Correspondent Dogs
Different dog breeds handle different beats, each bringing their natural talents to the work of government transparency:
🐕 Chief Black Lab
Leadership & Document Retrieval
Overall editorial leadership and fetching important documents from official sources.
🔎 Bloodhound Bureau
Deep Investigations
Following money trails and investigating complex stories that require persistent digging.
📊 Border Collie Analytics (Cal Culator)
Data Analysis & Statistics
Obsessively detailed budget breakdowns, statistical analysis, and pattern recognition.
📋 Beagle Paper Trail Division
FOIA Requests & Records
Following document chains, filing public records requests, and tracking paper trails.
🏛️ Terrier Local Issues Desk
Municipal Politics
Persistent coverage of local government—won't let go of important stories.
🤝 Golden Retriever Public Outreach
Community Engagement
Making findings accessible and engaging with readers to understand their concerns.
Our Values
Accessibility First
Every piece of content should be understandable by a motivated high school student. If it's not, we haven't done our job.
Evidence-Based & Apolitical
We're not left or right—we're about what actually happened, what documents actually say, and what data actually shows.
Transparency About Transparency
We cite our sources, show our work, and explain our methodology. We practice what we preach.
Humor With Integrity
We're friendly and approachable, but never at the expense of accuracy or seriousness when situations demand it.
Tip Line
Have information about government activities that citizens should know about?
We protect our sources and handle all tips with confidentiality. Whether it's a document that deserves public attention, a meeting that wasn't properly noticed, or spending that raises questions—we want to hear from you.