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Maine’s FOAA Problem

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Maine’s FOAA Problem
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Matt looks at questions surrounding the delayed disclosure of information about absentee ballot envelopes found in Newburgh and what the response raises about Maine’s Freedom of Access Act. Why did it take more than 200 days to get answers, and does Maine’s public-records law have enough teeth?

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