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A Kentucky board accused of silencing a whistleblower is facing mounting scrutiny after shutting down Mary Helen Shashy’s attempt to speak at a meeting—despite her exposing alleged conflicts of interest among members. Armed with Open Records Act documents, Shashy claimed board members were using their positions for personal gain, prompting calls for resignations. The board’s vague justification—“no regulatory business”—and refusal to explain why she was barred, has drawn legal concern, with a First Amendment expert warning the move may violate constitutional rights. The controversy…
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