March 18, 2005

YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: Public info often isn\'t easy to get

This week marks national Sunshine Week, in which media organizations nationwide are trying to raise awareness about laws providing access to public records and governmental affairs. The term comes from the idea that open government -- done in the full light of day -- is best. To gauge the accessibility of public records, the Free Press hired Wayne State University journalism students Jon Busdeker, Nichole Stellini, Chrystal Johnson and Nicolena Inniss last week to call about 30 municipalities and school districts.

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