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LISTEN IN: Why the city of Salem wants thousands for records backing its statements

TODAY’S ENGAGING CONVERSATION: Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian explains what’s behind the city of Salem’s proposal to charge more than $4,000 for public records that would support statements made by public officials. This is the latest twist in the Steve Bellshaw case. His original story is HERE. He also discusses the background of a Salem man charged with murder who was released early from prison, reported HERE.

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