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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Democrats accuse Gov. Nikki Haley of misusing the state's planes by taking her campaign-paid videographer with her on flights around South Carolina.

Monday, May 06, 2013  South Carolina's interim unemployment director says the agency is overpaying less and recouping more of the excess benefits that are doled out.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  South Carolina representatives are taking another week off next month.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The mogul behind the Charlotte Motor Speedway is trying to resurrect his lawsuit against local officials, claiming they reneged on an offer of $80 million in incentives for upgrades and a new drag strip.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two former executives of a company that reconditioned football helmets and other gear are scheduled in court in New Jersey on charges of swindling dozens of schools in 12 states.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Saluda's mayor claimed nearly $27,000 in travel reimbursements in 2012, more than triple what he spent on travel the year before.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum are calling for an independent investigation into House Speaker Bobby Harrell's spending.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The campaign spending by House Speaker Bobby Harrell has recently come under fire and the criticism is increasing calls to overhaul state ethics laws.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley's campaign has reimbursed taxpayers more than $7,700 for her security during out-of-state fundraising events.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Orangeburg County says its late sheriff stole thousands of dollars from the office before his death.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  The House's leading Democrat says taxpayers should not be paying for Republican Gov. Nikki Haley's security detail when she's out of state on personal business.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  The House's leading Democrat says taxpayers should not be paying for Republican Gov. Nikki Haley's security detail when she's out of state on personal business. House Minority Leader Harry Ott of St. Matthews plans to introduce legislation Thursday that bars public officials from using taxpayer-funded security on personal trips.

Thursday, September 03, 2009  Gov't has paid dealers $500M for 'Clunkers'; Dealers should be reimbursed by Sept. 30

Thursday, January 29, 2009  The South Carolina Senate has decided to meet only one day next week to save taxpayer money.