Corruption in North Carolina: Lawmakers Skirt Campaign Finance Rules, Igniting Calls for Action
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – A once fervent commitment to combat political corruption in the state of North Carolina appears to be on the decline, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics. In the early 2000s, campaign finance and lobbying laws were a hot topic, driven by the investigative work of government watchdog Bob Hall. However, recent years have seen a resurgence of questionable practices and a lack of enforcement, leaving the public wondering if corruption is being swept under the rug. Under the leadership of Democratic state House Speaker Jim Black, campaign finance … Read more