right-to-know
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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It wasn't until Rodgers and Ullery filed right-to-know requests that the extent of communications between the school board and the ILC came out.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 2023
Her group has filed a right-to-know request for the hand-count tally sheets.
From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2023
Court rulings have stated that the right-to-know provision of the constitution is self-executing, meaning it does not require legislation to take effect, McKinnon noted.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022
Kane released information about the emails after initially denying right-to-know requests from news organizations that had sought their release.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2014
To communities we say: We must strengthen community right-to-know laws requiring polluters to disclose their emissions, but you have to use the information to work with business to cut pollution.
From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson
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