California Legislature shields records

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Source: The Oklahoman

California is one of at least six states in which legislatures require less transparency for themselves than is required for governors, state agencies and local government bodies, according to a review by The Associated Press.

Legislatures in Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota and Oklahoma similarly exempt themselves.

The Oklahoma Legislature years ago exempted itself from the state Open Records and Open Meeting acts. As a result, state senators, representatives and their staffers can operate in secrecy not afforded to other elected officials.

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