Ethics champion Mike Rose loses big in South Carolina

By Corey Hutchins

Sen. Mike Rose had proposed reforms based on State Integrity Investigation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wes Hayes":

"… in South Carolina, that banner will likely be taken up by Republican Sen. Wes Hayes of Rock Hill, who chairs the Senate Ethics Committee.“What I plan to do …"

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 "Wes Hayes":

"… re.“Until we clarify it, it's the Wild West to a certain extent,” says Wes Hayes, a Republican lawmaker who chairs the S.C. Senate Ethics Committee. “Unt …"

Campaign finance loophole comes back to bite South Carolina senator

By Corey Hutchins

State Sen. Lee Bright fought proposed legislative fix.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wes Hayes":

"… ups be disclosed. That contention was denied by the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Wes Hayes, but it seemed to be powering Bright’s objections.Bright defended his ac …"

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Lawmakers in Southeast call for ethics reform

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Legislators in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina want change

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wes Hayes":

"… ted a real push for some meaningful ethics reforms,” said GOP state Sen. Wes Hayes, who recently left his position as chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee …"

Lax state rules provide cover for sponsors of attack ads

By Alan Suderman

In 30 states it’s impossible to total how much money outside groups are spending on campaigns.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wes Hayes":

"… azelwood, deputy director of the state Ethics Commission. State Sen. Wes Hayes, a Republican from Rock Hill, estimates that an anonymous group called Con …"