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Friend of the press honored for defending open government
North Carolina Rep. Marilyn Avila, a Republican from Raleigh, challenged proposals to drop newspaper notices for rezonings and tax actions. The North Carolina Press Association awarded her the William C. Lassiter First Amendment Award, praising her defense of government transparency and accountability over cost savings.
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