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Civic focus: When Public Records Open Doors and When They Stay Closed

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When Public Records Open Doors and When They Stay Closed

Every day, people request public records to uncover truths about their communities, from local budgets to police reports. But what you find — and what remains hidden — shapes how we understand government and trust its actions.

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A civics story by Gary Gabel, published by Mascot Books, an imprint of Amplify Publishing Group.

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