This is How Corrupt The Political System Is

That reporter is creating drama and being an a$$.

Lobbyists are not illegal.
Private meetings are not illegal.
PACs are not illegal.
Being a reporter does not entitle one to access to every meeting or person involved in government.
Consulting with third parties on the formulation of bills is not illegal.

This is a good example of why average citizens MUST make their own voices heard...when there are laws being formulated and considered, citizens must keep up and speak up.