TRI-STATE BUSINESS / ACCOUNTABILITY
Editorial standards
Accuracy comes before speed. Readers should be able to understand where a claim comes from.
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Sources and verification
Articles require a named author and at least one identified source. Editors should check primary records where available, distinguish evidence from opinion and explain uncertainty. We seek a response from the subject of significant criticism.
Rankings and fact-checking
Each published list must explain its methodology, sources and update date. We explain selection criteria, coverage limits and relevant exclusions. Source links are not substitutes for checking that the evidence supports the claim.
Review and correction
An editor reviews important factual claims before publication. Material errors are corrected openly and dated. Send verification questions to [PLACEHOLDER: editorial contact email].