NC Legislators Meet Privately on Budget Despite Transparency Pledge
· Story link North Carolinas legislative leaders, having promised to open their budget negotiation talks, met privately and refused entry…
North Carolinas legislative leaders, having promised to open their budget negotiation talks, met privately and refused entry to a Raleigh News & Observer reporter who sought to attend the meeting. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand said the purpose of the meeting was to get a staff report, not to negotiate. (6/27/08)