YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: How to obtain public records: A primer

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YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: How to obtain public records: A primer


Steven Potter. (Submitted photo)

Every time an elected official sends an email, it becomes a public record. When an employee at a government agency makes a purchase, that transaction is the public’s business. Whenever a permit or license is issued by a government authority, this is information you should be able to obtain.

 

 


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