Ninety-three percent of the people who responded to a Business Report survey say meetings to discuss redistricting Louisiana should be open to the public. Five percent of people who participated in an online survey say the process should be closed and 2% were undecided. Nearly 900 people participated in the survey. Governmental watchdog groups are upset about plans to hold a closed-door workshop next month so legislators can discuss redistricting. Some legislators say the first meeting should be private to allow for frank talk and note that an extensive series of open meetings and public hearings will be held across the state.
Today’s question: Has the national recession affected how much money you give to charity?
