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Charlotte Observer: Bill would open state hospital death records

March 19, 2009

From the Charlotte Observer (3/19/09): Gov. Bev Perdue said this week she'll seek new legislation to publicly disclose information about those who die in state mental hospitals and homes for the developmentally disabled, including the names of the dead and an explanation of how they died.

Shelby Star: In pursuit of open government

March 18, 2009

From the Shelby (N.C.) Star (3/18/09): Just as the idea of pursuing happiness helped define our country more than two centuries ago, the ongoing pursuit of openness represents an essential part of the American character: a government accountable to the governed.

A Red Flag Down on North Carolina Democracy

March 17, 2009

The story goes like this. Edmund Burke, 17th century politico and philosopher, visited parliament after the birth of newspapers. When he saw lords and commoners debating, he looked up into the gallery and noticed the newly formed press corps. He turned to his friend and remarked, “Ah … it’s the Fourth Estate.”

Charlotte Observer: N.C. spending is going online

March 15, 2009

From the Charlotte Observer (3/15/09): With the click of a mouse, you can see how much Alaska taxpayers spent for Gov. Sarah Palin to attend a conference. What Texas taxpayers paid for Gov. Rick Perry's lunch. Or the tab that Kansas taxpayers picked up at Sam's Club for Gov. Kathleen Sibelius.

MYNC.com: Cary To Let The Sunshine In

March 15, 2009

From MyNC.com (3/13/09): As part of its strong and ongoing commitment to openness and transparency, the Town of Cary is joining the nation March 15-21 in celebrating Sunshine Week - a national initiative to promote the importance of open government and freedom of information.