NC Senator Calls for Investigation into Campaign Spending

0:00This is Corey with the story, here with your quick two-minute update from Durham News today. A state senator at North Carolina is calling for an investigation into a colleague's campaign, spending link to a top lobbyist. Democrat Terrence Everett from Wake County asked the state board of elections and the state auditor to probe nearly $59,000 paid by. Republican Senator Dave Craven's campaign to a company owned by the lobbyist wife. That business has no other reported campaign work. Reports show more than 20% of Craven's recent fundraising came from donors connected to the lobbyist clients. Some of those donors benefited from favorable laws or state funding. Craven described the owner as a longtime friend and fellow UNC Charlotte alum who handled event planning, but he hasn't provided supporting documents. Everett urged officials to review the records and confirm if the payments meet campaign finance rules. He stressed the need to build public trust in the system. Neither Craven nor the lobbyist couple responded to recent outreach.

1:01Everett also wants to look at billions and directed grants lawmakers have awarded, including to the lobbyist clients. He argues Republicans have prioritized connected interests over needs like schools, roads, and hospitals. Everett, a vocal Democrat elected to the Senate last year, has faced pushback in the GOP-controlled legislature, including office demotions, and rebukes over his calls for probes into redistricting and ethics issues. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com Made in AI