Sens. George Goodwin, Donald "Ducks" Cole and Almando "Rocky" Liburd were in Charlotte, N.C., this week attending the National Caucus of Black State Legislators. Two of Goodwin's legislative staff members accompanied him.
The conference runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. The caucus develops educational, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members as they consider legislation and public policy issues which impact African-American constituents.
Cost of the travel was not available Friday.