Has Paula Stark been living large off her political committee?

Has Paula Stark been living large off her political committee?

Is Rep. Paula Stark living large off a political committee instead of using it to defend a battleground seat?

Public expenditure reports for Friends of Paula show her paying rent and travel costs. The committee is chaired by Stark’s boyfriend, Joel Davis, who also serves as the committee’s Treasurer. Reports show significant spending on “entertainment advocating candidate,” usually accompanying large restaurant bills.

The committee as of July 12 spent more than it ever brought in, and hasn’t collected an outside donation since early June.

The unusual expenses may have come to light sooner, but for the frequent lateness of reports. The political committee has repeatedly received notices from...

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