A campaign finance free-for-all in South Carolina

By Corey Hutchins

Judges's ruling allows campaign spending with no disclosure.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Citizens for a Better Charleston":

"… pped to them.No one ever found out who was behind the group calling itself Citizens for a Better Charleston. That's because new rules in South Carolina meant the group did not have t …"

"… e past, an independent entity attempting to influence an election — like Citizens for a Better Charleston — would have had to file disclosure paperwork as a “committee” with …"

"… oup opposing Mayor Riley in Charleston. Its only disclosure:“Paid for by Citizens for a Better Charleston. Not authorized by any candidate or committee.”One of the group’s flye …"