Laurie Funderburk

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Revolutionary War project: 250 years later, taxpayers squeezed again?

November 10, 2021 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT When it comes to South Carolina history, some state officials might need…

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Legislative infighting: Inside a dysfunctional delegation

September 16, 2021 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT In South Carolina, county legislative delegations – made up of state House…

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Ties to lawmakers present in judicial screening hearings; records kept secret

November 15, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT As a sitting S.C. Supreme Court justice, George James is first up…

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S.C. lawmakers paying for trips to Egypt, other countries with campaign funds

November 8, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT As many as 17 S.C. lawmakers traveled to Egypt last month, most…

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Long legislative tradition of putting ex-colleagues, relatives in high-paying public jobs

October 15, 2019 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT The possibility that two more ex-lawmakers could join the state Public Service…

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Lawyer-lawmakers play large role in electing S.C. judges

February 16, 2018 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT S.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Beatty is a former state House…