This is National Sunshine Week, which puts a spotlight on the importance of the public having access to records and information illustrating how critical policy decisions are made at all levels of government.
We also think it is a good time to showcase the various ways our reporters keep you informed about the issues you care about.
As a recent Quinnipiac poll found, 90 percent of American voters say it’s important “that the news media hold public officials accountable.”
Our reporters do that every day.
Here are 11 recent stories made possible with public records:
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Campus sex assaults: Many incidents reported, no prison time
Justice in the Jailhouse: Lawsuits, accusations plague county jails in the region
Epidemic fears follow parents’ refusal to vaccinate
Lax rules, missing information put nursing home residents at risk
State treasurer defends spending $1.84M in public money on TV ads
Money, power flows to secretive group
Toxic chemical risks hidden from public
Hefty pensions await fired cops
I-Team analysis: Deportations dropped in Ohio under Obama; here’s why
Suspended WSU employees tied to IT contract
Records: 8th District candidate was past due on child support payments
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