Capitol Gains
A joint reporting project between the Center for Public Integrity and The Post and Courier that examined how South Carolina lawmakers abused public office to enrich themselves.
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Capitol Gains
Part 1 of 3
Published — September 25, 2015 Updated — March 10, 2016 at 4:14 pm ET
South Carolina politicians use office to pad pockets
Candidates enrich themselves with campaign cash, gifts, travel
Capitol Gains
Part 2 of 3
Published — October 30, 2015
S.C. lawmakers profit from government connections
Current, former legislators benefit through side businesses
Capitol Gains
Part 3 of 3
Published — November 6, 2015 Updated — November 13, 2015 at 6:53 am ET
Vague terms cloak S.C. lawmakers’ expenses
Campaign purchases described as ‘unknown,’ ‘office,’ ‘incidentals’
