Jason Hale
Freelance Journalist · Atlanta, GA
PureSource News LLC
Jason Hale is an Atlanta based freelance journalist specializing in government, business, public policy, and regional affairs. His work frequently examines developments across the Southeast and the organizations responsible for implementing public decisions. Hale has developed a particular interest in following stories beyond their initial announcement, comparing official statements with underlying documents and subsequent developments. His reporting emphasizes accuracy, context, and a straightforward presentation of verified information.
Articles by Jason Hale
202 published articles — showing the 24 most recent
Horseshoe Casino Pays $150,000 to Resolve EEOC Suit
Horseshoe Casino will pay $150,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by the EEOC over disability discrimination. The settlement includes a three-year consent decree barring future acts of disability discrimination.
Lockheed Martin Pays $29.5M to Settle Bias Claims
Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal allegations of race and sex discrimination. The settlement includes $22 million for false certifications and $7.5 million for over 1,000 affected employees.
CMS Finalizes Rule Raising Dialysis Payments by $240 Million
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule increasing aggregate dialysis payments by $240 million in 2027.
Toledo Fire Rescue Orders 3-Mile Shelter in Place
Toledo Fire & Rescue ordered everyone within a 3-mile radius of 1050 Progress Ave to shelter in place at 4:24 a.m. Shoreland Elementary School is serving as a temporary shelter for evacuees.
UN Report Cites $228 Billion in Annual Housing Losses
The UN reports disasters cause $228 billion in annual housing losses globally. Damage to homes accounts for 43 percent of direct costs from major natural events.
Indictment Unsealed Charging Two Men in Fentanyl Conspiracy
Moises Freire and Brian Peralta Cabrera face charges for a fentanyl conspiracy that killed one student and raped another.
UNICEF Estimates 38,000 Need Aid After Panama Quake
UNICEF requests $2.5 million to aid 38,000 people after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Panama on October 9. The disaster damaged 656 schools and 16 bridges, disrupting essential services in four provinces.
Jeffrey Josue Diaz Convicted of Murder in Highway Shooting
A Frederick County jury convicted Jeffrey Josue Diaz of second-degree murder for a 2025 highway shooting. Diaz remains held without bond pending sentencing after firing into a vehicle carrying six people.
Bike Fire Erupts in Santa Clarita Prompting Evacuations
The Bike Fire erupted in Santa Clarita on Sunday, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for multiple zones. Emergency shelters were established for residents and large animals.
Ten Die in Riot at El Castillo Penitentiary in Sinaloa
A riot at El Castillo Penitentiary in Mazatlan killed ten people and injured sixteen on Thursday. Security forces restored order while authorities suspended visits and contacted victims' families.
Hegseth Announces New Autonomous Warfare Command
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new combatant command for autonomous warfare. The Autonomous Warfare Command is scheduled to be formally established by October 1, 2027.
Congress Passes Bill To Make Chiricahua A National Park
Congress passed legislation to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park, sending the bill to President Trump for signature.
Lucid Motors Cuts 1,500 Jobs as Output Drops
Lucid Motors laid off 1,500 employees and cut production in the third quarter of 2026. The company aims to save $1.4 billion while delaying its Cosmos vehicle launch.
Soap Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 in Missouri
Soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died Oct. 3, 2026, at his St. Peters, Missouri home following a medical event.
US Southern Command Kills Four in Caribbean Strike
US Southern Command killed four people in a lethal strike on a go-fast vessel in the Caribbean Sea on October 4. The attack raises the total deaths in such operations to at least 235 since September 2025.
Shipilova Dies as Russia Monitors Irkutsk Contacts
Darya Shipilova died October 2 in Irkutsk after Rospotrebnadzor diagnosed pneumonia of unknown etiology. Nearly 200 contacts remain under medical observation while officials dispute plague involvement.
Chattanooga Fire Crews Extinguish Site Seven Blaze
Chattanooga firefighters extinguished a fire at Site Seven on October 4, 2026, with no injuries reported. The cause of the blaze at the East 23rd Street business remains under investigation.
Good Family Sues U.S., Officials For Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
Renee Good's family filed two federal lawsuits against the U.S. and officials over her fatal shooting. The complaints seek damages for wrongful death and allege a conspiracy to violate civil rights.
Firm Pays $2.25M to Settle Small Business Fraud Claims
Enterprise Technology Solutions, Inc. agreed to pay $2.25 million on October 1, 2026, to resolve false claims allegations.
SEC Proposes Rule for Multiple Share Classes
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rules on October 2, 2026, to allow multiple share classes for certain funds, seeking to increase flexibility in the repurchase offer process and permitting regulated closed-end funds to issue multiple share classes.
King Mohammed VI Names El Mansouri Moroccan Prime Minister
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's prime minister on Tuesday. Her party won 97 seats but must form a coalition to govern.
NHTSA Sets Fuel Economy Rates Through Model Year 2031
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final rule setting fuel economy increase rates through model year 2031. The regulation removes air conditioning efficiency considerations starting in model year 2028.
Bill Gates Urges U.S. Lawmakers to Regulate AI
Bill Gates called on U.S. legislators and law enforcement to mandate AI safeguards, warning unchecked systems could cause a billion deaths.
Detroit Police Investigate Deadly Club Shooting
Three men died and four others were injured in a Sunday shooting at a Detroit strip club. Police Chief Todd Bettison says the incident followed a fight and poses no ongoing public threat.