Tuesday May 15 | The Island Packet
Edwards campaign finance chairman paid mistress
Records introduced at John Edwards' corruption trial show his campaign finance chairman paid the candidate's mistress a $9,000 monthly cash allowance.
Wealthy Texas trio behind bulk of Crossroads money
A trio of wealthy Texans have donated more than half of the money the pro-Republican super-PAC American Crossroads has received, according to a new study by the Center for Public Integrity.
Wealthy Texas school districts sue over funding
A coalition of about 120 property-wealthy Texas school districts sued the state Friday, alleging that its system of paying for public education is inadequate and unconstitutional.
Wealthy Texas districts sue over school finance
A coalition of at least 120 wealthy Texas school districts has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's school finance system.