McClatchy operates 30 media companies in 14 states, providing each of its communities with strong independent local journalism in the public interest. It publishes iconic brands including the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News & Observer, and the (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram. In 2018, McClatchy launched The Influencer Series to identify key policy issues facing these states.