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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Study: Md., Va. Flunk For Openness, Accountability

WASHINGTON - A new report on openness and accountability at state capitals doesn't do much to help the perception that "government ethics" is an oxymoron.

An eight-month investigation by the Center for Public Integrity, Global Integrity and Public Radio International gives most state governments low marks when it comes to tackling corruption. Governments in much of the WTOP listening area rank among the worst.

The Old Dominion is one of eight states to receive an "F" grade and ranks 47 out of 50 in the report.

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