right-to-know
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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As Lausten described in an article for the Bucks County Beacon, he and other parents kept filing right-to-know requests to find out what exactly was going on with the maybe-banned books.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2023
They researched right-to-know laws, sought advice from nonprofits and contacted the state attorney general’s office to see whether they had any legal options.
From New York Times ● Jul. 10, 2022
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
Unfortunately, New Hampshire’s ideals are not reflected in the actions of many governmental bodies, which routinely deny right-to-know requests.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 27, 2018
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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