Even as Scott promises total openness as governor, reporters had limited access to events in state buildings, something not seen at previous inaugurals.

Scott's first official event after being sworn in Tuesday was an invitation-only ``Let's Get to Work'' leadership luncheon with a couple of dozen lawmakers.

The last flight of stairs reaching the Capitol's 22nd floor was covered in temporary red carpeting for the event, a single traveling "pool'' reporter was allowed to cover the luncheon, providing details for all news organizations, while other reporters were escorted out even though there were empty tables.

In a couple of instances, reporters were told to leave events after they had entered, a situation that would have been inconceivable in the just-ended administration of Charlie Crist.