After seven years of working to insure that those who fight the lack of access to records and win can recover attorneys' fees, the provision was passed by both the House and Senate early Saturday morning and awaits the governor's signature. The new law also includes mediation provisions and better access to employee records.
To read more about the new mandates and what they mean for open government, CLICK HERE.
Newspaper stories/Blogs on the Ethics Law
The Sun News: http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/07/09/1578400/lots-left-to-do-as-nc-legislative.html
WRAL.com: http://www.wral.com/news/local/politics/story/7936908/
News & Observer: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/07/568780/tougher-ethics-rules-passed.html
Under the Dome: http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/legislature_passes_ethics_package
Mountain Xpress: http://www.mountainx.com/blogwire/2010/nc_press_association_attorney_praises_newly_passed_ethics_bill